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 Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Blackmon is currently accepting new patients.

Puja Gaur is a Thoracic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gaur is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Achalasia, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Mohamed Othman is the William T. Butler Endowed Chair for Distinguished Faculty and Professor of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also Service Line Chief, Gastroenterology Section at Baylor St Luke's Medical Center; and Member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Othman’s clinical interests include: endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic mucosal resection, barrett's esophagus surveillance and ablation, chronic and acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer screening for high-risk patients, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP and cholangioscopy with laser; colorectal cancer screening & colonoscopy; per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM); gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy for gastroparesis; and full thickness endoscopic resection.His professional skills cover tissue resection techniques such as ESD and EMR; management of chronic pancreatitis; endoscopic necrosectomy; EUS-assisted ERCP; per oral endoscopic myotomy; management of pancreatic cysts; and management of Barrett's Esophagus.Dr. Othman received his medical degree from the University of Mansoura School of Medicine in Mansoura, Egypt. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, where he was also a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow. He also completed a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy at the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida.Dr. Othman holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterology Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American College of Physicians.Among his numerous awards, Dr. Othman received the 2014 Diversity Award from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Othman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Colorectal Polyps, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Abidi earned his medical degree and doctorate from New York University School of Medicine. He continued his internship and residency training in New York at Mount Sinai Hospital. He then completed Gastroenterology, Bariatric Endoscopy, and Advanced Endoscopy Fellowships at Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Harvard Medical School in Boston. While there, Dr. Abidi gained unique experience in endoscopic primary weight loss procedures and treatment of complications of bariatric surgery. He has participated in numerous studies and clinical trials in novel treatments of obesity and diabetes. He has also served as faculty at international meetings on flexible endoscopic surgery. Dr. Abidi has experience in a variety of gastrointestinal diseases and offers both basic and interventional endoscopic procedures. He is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. Professional interests include: Endoscopic Weight Loss Procedures (Intragastric Balloons, Sleeve Gastroplasty, Aspiration, etc) Endoscopic Revision of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Complications of Bariatric Surgery Endoscopic Ultrasound ERCP and Cholangioscopy Pancreatic Fluid Collections and Cysts Acute Pancreatitis Chronic Pancreatitis Zenker's Diverticulum Treatment (Flexible Endoscopic Cricopharyngeotomy) Management of Biliary and Pancreatic Disorders Colorectal Cancer Screening & Colonoscopy. Dr. Abidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

Isaac Raijman, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Isaac Raijman specializes in Gastroenterology and works at Digestive Associates of Hou. To make an appointment, please call (713) 795-4444. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Raijman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

Min Kim is a Thoracic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Esophageal Perforation, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

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

Kamal Khalil is a Thoracic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Khalil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Esophageal Perforation, and Gastrostomy.

Anthony Estrera is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Estrera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Gottumukkala Raju is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Raju is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Polyps, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

Bryan Burt is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Burt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Hazim Safi is a Thoracic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Safi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Carlos Encarnacion is a Thoracic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Encarnacion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Esophageal Perforation, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Nirav Thosani is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Thosani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Azka Latif is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Latif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Coronary Heart Disease, Metabolic Acidosis, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Kelvin Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Helen Johnson is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Diana Liang is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Liang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Stent Placement.