The 20 Best Pancreatic Cancer Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

Find the Top Pancreatic Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 174 doctor with experience in Pancreatic Cancer near Houston, TX. Of these, 118 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced, 14 are Distinguished and 7 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Koay is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Koay is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Kim is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kim is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1484, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ching-wei Tzeng is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tzeng is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shubham Pant is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Pant is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Smaglo is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Smaglo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Pancreatectomy.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1466, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manoop Bhutani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bhutani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Oncology | General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Oncology | General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    1919 Old Spanish Trail, 6th Floor, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. William E. Fisher is Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs, Department of Surgery and the George L. Jordan, M.D. Chair in General Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Fisher also serves as Director of the Elkins Pancreas Center at BCM; and is Vice President, Medical Staff and Chief of the Surgery Service Line at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.An internationally-known leader in pancreatic surgery, Dr. Fisher has focused entirely on surgery for pancreatic tumors and cysts in his practice for over 20 years and has extensive experience in advanced, minimally-invasive robotic pancreas surgery.Dr. Fisher’s professional interests include: pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure); minimally invasive/laparoscopic/robotic pancreatic surgery; pancreas cancer; distal and central pancreatectomy; pancreas resection; surgical oncology; common bile duct resection; Puestow procedure; Frey procedure; and laparoscopic pancreatectomy.Dr. Fisher has served as PI of two NIH-funded multicenter randomized clinical trials that generated practice-changing impact on the use of drains during pancreatectomy, and the subsequent development of a multicenter pancreatic-surgery-outcomes consortium. His basic science lab has studied the influence of gastrointestinal hormones on pancreatic cancer growth, the relationship between diabetes and pancreatic cancer, and genomic analysis of pancreatic cancer, resulting in over 160 peer-reviewed publications.Having served as principal investigator on more than 15 clinical trials for patients with pancreatic cancer, Dr. Fisher is currently PI at BCM for the NIH Consortium to Study Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer.Dr. Fisher received a B.A. from Wittenberg University and earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.  He held a research fellowship and completed his residency at The Ohio State University.Among his numerous honors and awards, Dr. Fisher has been recognized as one of America’s Top Doctors for Cancer (Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.), Top 1% of Doctors in the U.S. (U.S. News and World Report), and “Texas Super Doctor” (Texas Monthly). He is also the recipient of the Master Clinician Award for Excellence in Patient Care from BCM and has twice received the DeBakey Distinguished Service Award from the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at BCM. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Greater Houston Gastroenterology

    4100 S Shepherd Dr, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish, Yiddish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Raijman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Rhim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rhim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Acute Pancreatitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    MD Anderson

    2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Univ Of Tx M D Ande Life Sciences Plaza, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Funda Meric is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Meric is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Breast Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Mastectomy.

    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8B-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Colorectal Polyps, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Othman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8B-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Abidi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Oncology | Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Oncology | Gastroenterology
    1919 Old Spanish Trail, 6th Floor, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Benjamin Musher is a medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers. He is the Medical Director of Medical Oncology and Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), where he also holds the Barry Smith Endowed Professorship.Dr. Musher received an AB in Social Studies from Harvard University and his MD with Honors from BCM. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Washington’s Department of Medicine, where he was an attending physician. He was later an attending physician and fellow in the Division of Hematology-Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Musher received the Oncology Faculty Educator of the Year for six consecutive years and the Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes BCM faculty for excellence in teaching and evaluation. He has also been recognized with several awards for going above and beyond to deliver exceptional patient experiences; and was named a Top Doctor in 2015 by Houstonia Magazine.Dr. Musher is board-certified in Medical Oncology from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Musher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Musher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Hem/Onc

    One Baylor Plaza, Ms Bcm 187, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martha Mims, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Martha Mims specializes in Medical Oncology and works at BCM Medicine - Hem/Onc. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-3750. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Mims is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Clear Cell Sarcoma. Dr. Mims is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naruhiko Ikoma is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ikoma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Gastrectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology

    MD Anderson

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dan Zhao is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Zhao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Ampullary Cancer.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordi Ahnert is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ahnert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Synovial Sarcoma, Pancreatic Cancer, and Metastatic Pleural Tumor.

    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanaz Javadi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Javadi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Pancreatic Cancer, Ganglioneuroma, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6720 Bertner Ave, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Mothaffar F. Rimawi is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer care and research. He is Professor at the Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology and Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Rimawi is also Executive Medical Director & Associate Director of Clinical Affairs and Co-Leader of the Breast Cancer Program at BCM’s Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Additionally, he serves as Chief of the Oncology Service Line at St Luke's Health in Houston.Dr. Rimawi’s professional interests include: the diagnosis, treatment and management of breast cancer; clinical trials in breast cancer; neoadjuvant therapy; targeted therapy and biomarkers in breast cancer; treatment resistance to ER and HER2-targeted therapies in breast cancer; locally advanced breast cancer; and breast disease and cancer.Dr. Rimawi received his medical degree from the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowships in Medical Oncology and Hematology and Breast Cancer at BCM. Dr. Rimawi holds certifications in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Medical Association.In addition to English, Dr. Rimawi speaks Arabic. Dr. Rimawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Rimawi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Oncology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Oncology

    Office

    6400 Fannin St Ste 2900, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Putao Cen is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Cen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pancreatic Cancer?

    Pancreatic cancer is cancer that starts in the pancreas.

    When should I see a Pancreatic Cancer doctor near Houston, 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 Pancreatic Cancer doctor near Houston, 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 Pancreatic Cancer doctors near Houston, 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 Pancreatic Cancer doctors near Houston, 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 Pancreatic Cancer doctor near Houston, 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 Pancreatic Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pancreatic 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 Pancreatic Cancer doctor near Houston, 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 Pancreatic 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 Pancreatic 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 Pancreatic Cancer doctors near Houston, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pancreatic 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 Pancreatic Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pancreatic 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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