The 20 Best Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer Doctors Near Me in Waco, TX

Find the Top Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer near Waco, TX. Of these, 11 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Colorectal & General Surgery

    50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Ste 105, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Howton attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where he received his MD in 1990. He then went to Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, Texas, and completed his Internship in 1991 and Residency in 1995. Fellowship training was completed in 1996 at Baylor University Dallas, Texas. He is board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. He has a special interest in colonoscopy for the prevention of colon cancer, laparoscopic colon surgery, colon and rectal cancer. He also has a special interest and training in the treatment for hemorrhoids, including methods of treatment completed in the medical office setting.Dr. Howton takes special interest in the treatment for fecal incontinence. Many patients with fecal incontinence are sometimes embarrassed by this problem and their quality of life is affected in a negative way. He has received certification and training in the Sacral Nervous System treatment used to control fecal incontinence. Patients who have had this procedure are very happy with change it has made in their lives. When not seeing patients, Dr. Howton enjoys spending time with his family, watching his sons play sports and following Baylor athletics. Dr. Howton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Howton is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Family Medicine

    McLennan County Medical Education And Research Foundation

    1600 Providence Dr, 
    Waco, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Horacio Sosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Sosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    General Surgery

    Ascension Medical Group Providence General Surgery At Fish Pond

    6600 Fish Pond Rd Ste 101, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Josh Goldstrich is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Goldstrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer

    Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center - Waco

    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rudranath Talukdar is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Talukdar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center - Waco

    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Bower is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Bower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Bower is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center - Waco

    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Amaechi completed a medical oncology fellowship at Drexel University College of Medicine - Hahnemann University Hospital in Pennsylvania. She subsequently moved to Abilene Texas and was able to earn my mark as the breast oncologist in the city. In 2019, she joined Baylor Scott and White, McClinton Cancer Center in Waco, continuing with the opportunity to do what she loves which is caring for cancer patients. She is board-certified in hematology and medical oncology and is a fellow of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Amaechi's areas of expertise include breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, multiple myeloma, ovarian cancer, and uterine cancer. Dr. Amaechi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Amaechi is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Lee is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gallbladder Disease, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soni Jose is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Jose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Family Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Blanton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Blanton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Elwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Elwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Oncology | Internal Medicine

    Texas Oncology, P.A.

    6520 Horizon Circle, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ofobuike Okani is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Okani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Thrombocythemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Okani is board certified in Hematology- American Board Of Internal Med/Hematology, Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer doctor near Waco, TX?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer doctor near Waco, TX?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer doctors near Waco, TX?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer doctors near Waco, TX?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer doctor near Waco, TX?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer doctor near Waco, TX?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer doctors near Waco, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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