Overview
Diana Hook is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shenandoah, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years.
Dr. Hook is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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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.
Baylor College Of Medicine
Dr. Alastair Thompson is a surgical oncologist specializing in breast cancer. He is the Professor and Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology, Section of Breast Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, where he holds the Olga Keith Wiess Chair of Surgery. He also serves as Co-Director of the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center and is Co-Associate Director for Clinical Research at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center.Dr. Thomspon’s clinical interests include: ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS); nipple and skin sparing mastectomy; breast conservation surgery; and sentinel lymph node biopsy. His research interests include: multidisciplinary patient care alongside “bench to bedside” studies; and innovative clinical trials in cancer. He initiated and led a successful breast cancer laboratory program; provided leadership for a cancer center in the United Kingdom; chaired the UK national breast cancer trials portfolio of 120 studies; and engaged in a range of pivotal roles in key drug, radiation therapy and surgical trials involving the UK, Europe, United States and Australia.Dr. Thompson also has preclinical and practical experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of early- to late-phase drug and medical device trials. Dr. Thompson received his MBChB in Medicine Surgery and medical degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland. He completed his residency in general surgery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and a Research Fellowship at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund in Edinburgh.Dr. Thompson has co-chaired the Comparison of Operative to Monitoring and Endocrine Therapy (COMET) Trial for low-risk DCIS; and the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Breast Cancer Steering Committee proposed “no surgery” clinical trial planning committee. He is a member of the NCI BOLD taskforce and has held leadership positions in the Translational Breast Cancer Research Consortium and SWOG Cancer Research Network.Dr. Thompson is also a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Association of Breast Surgery, British Association of Surgical Oncology, British Breast Group, American Society of Breast Surgeons, American Association for Cancer Research, Moynihan Chirurgical Club, and the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Thompson is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.
MD Anderson
Funda Meric is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Meric is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Breast Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Mastectomy.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Naruhiko Ikoma is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ikoma is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Gastrectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Diana Hook
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Diana Hook?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Diana Hook by calling their office at 281-296-0365. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Diana Hook a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Diana Hook is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast 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. Diana Hook specialize in?
While Dr. Diana Hook is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Intraductal Papilloma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Diana Hook participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Diana Hook has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Diana Hook's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Diana Hook accept my insurance?
Dr. Diana Hook accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-296-0365 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Hook isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Hook isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Hook isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Hook isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Experienced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Hook isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Hook isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast LumpDr. Hook isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Hook isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- GalactocoeleDr. Hook isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Hook isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.