Dr. George T. Shires
Overview
Dr. Tom Shires is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and sits on their Board of Governors. He specializes in hepatic, pancreatic and biliary surgery. He has followed in the footsteps of his surgeon father, who was a leading researcher and pioneer in the areas of trauma and burn care. Dr. Shires currently serves as the John P. Thompson Chair for Surgical Services at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and on the hospital’s Board of Trustees. He also sits on numerous committees, including Texas Health Dallas’ Medical Executive Committee and Surgical Services Committee.Dr. Shires graduated with honors from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C., and completed his general surgery residency training at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. He was the Harvey Cushing Research Fellow at Cornell University Medical College – New York Presbyterian Hospital and the Daniel Elkin Clinical Fellow at Emory.He has decades of experience in the use of advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He previously served as Chief of Surgery at Zale-Lipshy University Hospital in Dallas and as Chairman of the GI and Endocrine Division at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, also in Dallas. Dr. Shires is an avid lecturer, author, medical editor and medical reviewer. Dr. Shires’ special interest in surgical education shows through in his role as the residency program director for surgery residents at Texas Health Dallas.Dr. Shires is an active member of such organizations as the North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, American Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association, The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Surgical Infection Society and Association for Academic Surgery.
Dr. Shires is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Insulinoma. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- HMO
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- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- 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
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- 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
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 320, Dallas, TX 75231
MedHealth
Dhiresh Jeyarajah is a General Surgeon in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Jeyarajah has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Insulinoma. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Texas Health Surgical Specialists
Dr. Winston Chan is a double board-certified General Surgeon and Colon and Rectal Surgeon with additional certification and training in the use of the Da Vinci Xi robotic system for minimally invasive surgeries. He is an accomplished surgeon with extensive experience in both university-based teaching and clinical robotics proctoring.Dr. Chan earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and his colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Chan's passion lies in using the latest advanced medical technology, such as robotics and laparoscopy, in combination with his own surgical dexterity to treat complex diseases through small incisions to promote patient comfort and outcomes. His surgical expertise includes treatment of gallbladder disease, hernias, colorectal cancer, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease, reflux disorders, and soft tissue conditions. Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding, scuba diving, traveling and spending time with family.Dr. Chan is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and Tarrant County Medical Society. He speaks English and Mandarin. Dr. Chan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Insulinoma. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Endoscopy.
Texas Oncology, P.A.
Jeffrey Lamont is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Plano, Texas. Dr. Lamont has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Insulinoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Esophageal CancerDr. Shires isDistinguished. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Shires isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- GlucagonomaDr. Shires isDistinguished. Learn about Glucagonoma.
- InsulinomaDr. Shires isDistinguished. Learn about Insulinoma.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Shires isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Shires isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Shires isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Shires isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Shires isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- CholecystitisDr. Shires isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Shires isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Shires isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Shires isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Shires isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Shires isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Shires isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.