Overview
Dr. Daniel Hamstra specializes in prostate cancer and tumors of the brain and spine with a particular focus on understanding patients’ experience both during and after treatment. He is the William T. Butler Professor and Chair of Radiation Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Hamstra has led local and national clinical trials of radiation therapy in prostate cancer. His work has made a substantial impact on the growing understanding and appreciation of patient-reported quality of life after radiation therapy.Dr. Hamstra received a B.A. in Biochemistry from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan and his medical degree and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, where he also completed an internship in internal medicine and residency in radiation oncology. Dr. Hamstra is a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology and the Radiological Society of North America.
Dr. Hamstra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 121 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Glioblastoma.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Baylor College Of Medicine
Jacob Mandel, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Jacob Mandel specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Mandel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
MD Anderson
Susan Mcgovern is a Radiation Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mcgovern is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. Her top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Glioblastoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
Yvonne Kew is a Neurologist and an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kew is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioblastoma. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Kew is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Prostate CancerDr. Hamstra isElite. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Hamstra isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Hamstra isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Advanced
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Breast CancerDr. Hamstra isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Hamstra isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Hamstra isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- GlioblastomaDr. Hamstra isAdvanced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Hamstra isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AstrocytomaDr. Hamstra isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Hamstra isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Hamstra isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Hamstra isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cervical CancerDr. Hamstra isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Cancer.