Overview
Derek Erstad is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Erstad is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Liposarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Erstad is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
7200 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77030
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derek J. Erstad
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek J. Erstad?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek J. Erstad by calling their office at 713-798-2400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek J. Erstad a top-rated expert for Liver Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek J. Erstad is classified as an Advanced expert for Liver 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. Derek J. Erstad specialize in?
While Dr. Derek J. Erstad is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Liver Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Derek J. Erstad participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek J. Erstad has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Derek J. Erstad's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derek J. Erstad accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek J. Erstad accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-2400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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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- Advanced
- Liver CancerDr. Erstad isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Erstad isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Retroperitoneal LiposarcomaDr. Erstad isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- HepatectomyDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- LiposarcomaDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1Dr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- PancreatectomyDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Stomach CancerDr. Erstad isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.