The 20 Best Splenectomy Doctors near Richardson, TX

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Splenectomy

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 207 doctor with experience in Splenectomy near Richardson, TX. Of these, 184 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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207 providers found
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Oncology | Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Oncology | Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Baylor St. Luke's

    1919 Old Spanish Trail, O’Quinn Medical Tower at McNair, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Fisher is an Oncologist and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. 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.

    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Oncology | Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Oncology | Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Baylor St. Luke's

    1919 Old Spanish Trail, O’Quinn Medical Tower at McNair, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Van Buren is an Oncologist and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Van Buren is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, Splenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Van Buren is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Christus

    501 Saunders Ave., Suite 320, 
    Tyler, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Smith is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiothoracic Surgery

    1101 Bates Avenue, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Coselli is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Coselli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Coselli is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Splenectomy
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Splenectomy
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Institute For Cardiovascular Health - Hays

    1180 Seton Pkwy, Ste 450, 
    Kyle, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Dubose is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Kyle, Texas. Dr. Dubose is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Fasciotomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Dubose is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery, The American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care, and The American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery. Dr. Dubose is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Texas Oncology

    6204 Balcones Dr, 
    Austin, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Wiatrek is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Wiatrek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma, Small Bowel Resection, and Splenectomy. Dr. Wiatrek is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Wiatrek is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Sharif Surgical

    909 Ninth Ave, Ste 401, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Suhail Sharif is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Sharif is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Splenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Sharif is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sharif is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1484, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ching-wei Tzeng is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tzeng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1400 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hagop Kantarjian is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kantarjian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Texas Oncology

    4101 James Casey St, Ste 100, 
    Austin, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaun Mckenzie is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Mckenzie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Stomach Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mckenzie is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Mckenzie is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Texas Health Surgical Specialists

    8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 320, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Shires-Iii is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Shires-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Shires-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Oncology Associates Of South Texas

    16977 N Ih Ste 280, 
    Schertz, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Morton Kahlenberg is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Schertz, Texas. Dr. Kahlenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Kahlenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Referral may be required

    Scott & White Memorial Hospital

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Kaplan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Splenectomy
    Family Medicine

    Office

    114 Swift St, 
    Refugio, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Cobb is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Refugio, Texas. Dr. Cobb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Osteotomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required
    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Buchanan is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Buchanan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Anemia, Blood Clots, Sickle Cell Disease, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naruhiko Ikoma is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ikoma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Southwest Surgical Oncology Associates

    7777 Forest Ln Ste C585, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Gogel is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gogel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Liposarcoma, Splenectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Gogel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Internal Medicine

    North Central Baptist Hospital

    520 Madison Oak Dr, 
    San Antonio, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sakshi Malhotra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Malhotra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Trichomoniasis, Vaginal Yeast Infection, Hepatectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Malhotra is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    START Center For Cancer Care

    4383 Medical Dr Ste 126, 
    San Antonio, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Abbate is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Abbate is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Abbate is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Splenectomy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1510, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jenny Despotovic is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Despotovic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Thrombocytopenia, Blood Clots, Evans Syndrome, and Splenectomy. Dr. Despotovic is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    When should I see an Splenectomy doctor near Richardson, 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 an Splenectomy doctor near Richardson, 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 Splenectomy doctors near Richardson, 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 Splenectomy doctors near Richardson, 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 an Splenectomy doctor near Richardson, 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 Splenectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Splenectomy 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 an Splenectomy doctor near Richardson, 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 Splenectomy 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 Splenectomy 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 Splenectomy doctors near Richardson, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Splenectomy 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 an Splenectomy doctor that offers video calls?

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