Rosemary Kozar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kozar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Splenectomy, and Fasciotomy.

George Van Buren, II, M.D. is an associate professor of surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Van Buren is a board-certified surgeon specializing surgical oncology and pancreatic disorders.A native Houstonian, Dr. Van Buren earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. During that time period, he spent two years at MD Anderson Cancer Center as an NIH T32 research fellow studying pancreatic cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. He completed his surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the Translational Pancreas Research Track.During Dr. Van Buren’s research and clinical fellowships, he was able to expand upon his interest in gastrointestinal surgical oncology and pancreatic disorders. Specifically, his training had a heavy emphasis on pancreatic and gastric malignancies with exposure to wide breadth of cases, including specialized procedures such as robotic pancreatic surgery.Dr. Van Buren is active in both patient care and research. He has spent over 15 years in training and in practice focusing on care for patients with pancreatic and gastrointestinal malignancies. He is involved in both basic science and clinical research and believes heavily in the surgeon’s role as a leader of the translational research team. His goals are to provide high quality clinical care while offering his patients access to innovative clinical and therapeutic trials. He is a member of the Elkins Pancreas Center and Dan L. Duncan NCI Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Van Buren is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, Splenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Insulinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

David Smith is a Surgical Oncologist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

Jing Li is a Radiation Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Li is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Osteosarcoma, Endoscopy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Martin Zielinski, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Martin Zielinski specializes in Surgery: Critical Care and works at BCM General Surgery. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-7911. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Zielinski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Post-Splenectomy Syndrome, Choledocholithiasis, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Cynthia Marie Kulik, D.O., began her career in 2009 serving as a senior flight surgeon in the United States Navy. While serving her country, she was instrumental in improving the medical readiness of naval base personnel and was honored with several achievement medals. Dr. Kulik went on to complete her internal medicine residency in 2015 at the University of North Texas/Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth. She has been caring for the Fort Worth community and its veterans as a board-certified internist ever since. Most recently, she assisted in managing a care clinic with 30 providers responsible for providing services to more than 1,000 veterans with medical needs.Dr. Kulik earned her medical degree while attending Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kentucky. In addition to being a skilled clinician, she has served as a mentor and educator for other students and internal medicine residents. Dr. Kulik is a member of the American College of Physicians, American College of Osteopathic Internists, American Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association and Texas Medical Association. Dr. Kulik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Splenectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Omar Barakat is a general surgeon specializing in benign and malignant diseases of the liver, bile duct, gallbladder, and pancreas. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery - Division of Surgical Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine and Medical Director of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.Dr. Barakat’s clinical interests include: malignant hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, liver and pancreas surgery; upper gastrointestinal surgery; neuroendocrine tumors; gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST); and minimally invasive surgery.Dr. Barakat has developed new surgical techniques to minimize the complication rate and blood loss following pancreatic and liver surgeries. He utilizes image-guided therapies, such as radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, irreversible electroporation (NanoKnife system), trans-arterial chemotherapy, and selective internal radiotherapy (SIRT) with Yttrium-90 microspheres, to treat liver tumors while minimizing trauma to the patients. Dr. Barakat's clinical and research interests also include the study of neuroendocrine tumors; and the development of off-the-shelf bio-artificial liver organs that can be suitable for liver transplantation in patients with end-stage liver disease.Dr. Barakat received his medical degree from Aleppo University Medical School in Aleppo, Syria. He completed a residency in general surgery at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia and a Fellowship in cardiovascular surgery research at State University of New York - Buffalo. He also completed clinical fellowships in liver transplantation at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston; and in heart transplantation and mechanical assist devices aat the Texas Heart Institute. He continued his practice in liver and pancreatic surgery at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, where he treated complex and rare tumors of the liver, bile duct, and pancreas. Dr. Barakat is board-certified by the Royal College of Surgeons (Ed), United Kingdom, where he is also a Fellow. Dr. Barakat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Joseph Coselli is a Thoracic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Coselli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Coselli is currently accepting new patients.

Bryan Parrent, MD, is a board-certified surgeon by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Parrent is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. He completed his Bachelor's in Biology with a minor in Chemistry at Texas A&M University in 1996, graduating Magna Cum Laude. In 2000, Dr. Parrent completed medical school at the Texas A&M Health Science Center in College Station, Texas, followed by his general surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. As a general surgeon, Dr. Parent specializes in treatment using the Davinci Robot for minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Parrent was named one of Texas Monthly's Rising Stars from 2012 to 2014 and Super Doctors from 2015 to the present. Dr. Parrent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ileostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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 Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Achalasia, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Justin Segraves, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Justin Segraves specializes in Pulmonary Disease and works at BCM - St. Luke's Medical Center - Lung Transplant Team. To make an appointment, please call (832) 355-2285. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Segraves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Arteriovenous Malformation, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Splenectomy.

Dr. E. Ramsay Camp is Professor and Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Camp’s clinical practice and expertise has focused on treating patients with complex tumors of the gastrointestinal system, including pancreatic and gastric malignancies, as well as sarcoma and melanoma. His professional interests include surgical oncology, pancreatic cancer, pancreaticobiliary malignancies, gastric cancer, sarcoma, melanoma, small bowel tumors, neuroendocrine tumors, gastrointestinal tumors, minimally invasive surgery, and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).Dr. Camp earned a B.A. in Chemistry from Davidson College and received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his general surgery training at Shand's Hospital at the University of Florida and finished a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.Following 12 years in practice at the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Camp joined the faculty of Baylor as the Chief of Surgical Oncology. He has an active, externally-funded research laboratory supported by a VA Merit Award, focusing on mechanisms of chemotherapy and radiation resistance in pancreatic and colorectal cancer.Dr. Camp is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of various oncology societies, including the American Surgical Association, the Southern Surgical Association, Society of Surgical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association of Cancer Research, National Surgical Adjuvant Bowel Project, Southwest Oncology Group, and the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group.Professional Interests:Surgical oncologyPancreatic cancerPancreaticobiliary malignanciesGastric cancer and other gastric malignanciesSarcomaMelanomaSmall bowel tumorsNeuroendocrine tumorsGasrointestinal tumorsMinimally invasive surgeryHIPEC. Dr. Camp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Melanoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Brian Davis is a General Surgeon in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Muhammad Arif is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Plano, Texas. Dr. Arif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Menetrier Disease, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Anil Sinha, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Lake Jackson and nearby communities. Anil Sinha specializes in Surgery and works at Gulf Coast Surgical Clinic. To make an appointment, please call (979) 285-2828. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Disease, and Splenectomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Suhail Sharif is a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Sharif is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Splenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Vikas Gupta is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in El Paso, Texas. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Gallbladder Disease, Stroke, Gallbladder Removal, and Stent Placement. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

Hagop Kantarjian is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kantarjian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.