Dr. Ayesha Sheikh

Dr. Christal Murray is a board-certified physician, specializing in hematology and oncology. Her professional interests include breast cancer, clinical trials, benign hematology and malignant hematology. She is passionate about working together with her patients, moving toward the same goal. She believes the rapidly changing landscape of oncology is exciting and challenging, and enjoys witnessing how these changes and innovations directly impact patients’ lives. In her spare time, Dr. Murray enjoys spending time with family, reading, running, knitting and traveling. Dr. Murray has been recognized as a Top Doc 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Murray has been selected as a 2023 Super Doc by Texas Monthly magazine. The honor recognizes providers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Dr. Murray is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

After completing his residency and fellowship at Scott & White, Dr. Gowan has spent his entire 20-year professional career in Temple, TX. Initially, he was at Scott & White Memorial which became Baylor Scott & White Health. His primary focus is on thoracic cancers and malignancies of the head and neck. Dr. Gowan's areas of expertise include lung cancer and head and neck cancer. Dr. Gowan is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Vyas was drawn to Oncology because of the opportunity to compassionately guide patients through the challenges of facing cancer. He prides himself on clear communication and achieving the best possible quality of life for his patients. Dr. Vyas has a particular interest in immunotherapy and targeted therapies and is triple-boarded in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine. Originally from Northern California, Dr. Vyas lived in Boston before calling Central Texas home. He enjoys spending time with his wife and young daughter, as well as playing tennis, cooking and listening to live music. Dr. Vyas has been recognized as a Top Doc 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Vyas is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Schnitzler Syndrome.