Zhongxing Liao is a Radiation Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Liao is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Esophageal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Gastrostomy.

Elena Elimova is an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Elimova is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.

Stephen Swisher is a Thoracic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Swisher is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Jaffer Ajani is an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ajani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Manoop Bhutani is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bhutani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Steven Lin is a Radiation Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Endoscopy.

James Yao is an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Yao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Metastatic Insulinoma, Carcinoid Syndrome, and Pancreatectomy.

Joe Chang is a Radiation Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Endoscopy.

Janet Tu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

Jeffrey Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Jaundice, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Reza Mehran is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mehran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Jianjun Zhang is an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Hepatectomy, and Endoscopy.

Mehnaz Shafi is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shafi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Barrett Esophagus, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

John Shen is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Appendix Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

Brian Weston is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Weston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

James Welsh is a Radiation Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Welsh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Shanda Blackmon is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Blackmon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Blackmon is currently accepting new patients.

Shawn S. Groth, M.D. is a board-certified general thoracic surgeon in Houston who specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. After finishing his cardiothoracic surgery residency under Dr. David J. Sugarbaker at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Dr. Groth pursued an advanced fellowship in minimally invasive esophageal surgery at the University of Pittsburgh under the mentorship of Dr. James D. Luketich, a pioneer in minimally invasive foregut surgery. Dr. Groth seeks to bring that expertise to Baylor. As part of a team effort with other health care providers, Dr. Groth’s practice includes the multi-disciplinary management of benign and malignant disorders of the esophagus/foregut, lung, pleural space, mediastinum, chest wall, and diaphragm. As the Director of Esophageal Surgical Services at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Dr. Groth will co-direct a newly created swallow center, which will provide a multi-disciplinary approach to managing patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and esophageal motility disorders. He provides minimally invasive approaches to managing benign (e.g., gastroesophageal reflux disease, paraesophageal hernias, achalasia, benign strictures, and esophageal diverticuli) and malignant foregut disorders (e.g., malignant strictures and esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancers), as well as Barrett’s esophagus. Already a well-published investigator, Dr. Groth has presented his work at numerous national society meetings, including The American College of Surgeons, The American College of Chest Physicians, The American Society of Clinical Oncology, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and The American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Groth’s clinical research focuses on thoracic oncology outcomes research, health care disparities research, and clinical trials. He has explored several topics directed towards improving the guideline treatment of cancer patients. His basic science and translational research efforts are directed towards advancing personalized oncology. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Baylor College of Medicine General Thoracic Surgery Clinic is offering telemedicine clinic visits. To schedule, please call the main line at 713-798-6376. Dr. Groth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Achalasia, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Salmaan Jawaid, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Salmaan Jawaid specializes in Gastroenterology and works at BCM Gastroenterology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-0950. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Jawaid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Achalasia, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Hashem El-Serag, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Hashem El-Serag specializes in Gastroenterology and works at Baylor College of Medicine Gastroenterology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2500. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Serag is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Hepatitis C, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.