
Overview
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 highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin Musher
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Musher?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Musher by calling their office at 832-957-6500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin Musher a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin Musher is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Benjamin Musher specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin Musher is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Benjamin Musher participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Musher has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin Musher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benjamin Musher accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin Musher accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-957-6500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Musher isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Colorectal CancerDr. Musher isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Musher isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Musher isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Musher isDistinguished. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Musher isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Musher isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Musher isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- MesenchymomaDr. Musher isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Musher isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Stomach CancerDr. Musher isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma
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- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Musher isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Musher isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Musher isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Musher isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Appendix CancerDr. Musher isExperienced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- AstrocytomaDr. Musher isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.

