Overview
Dr Luca is a Transplant Surgeon in League City, Texas. Dr. Luca is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Gallbladder Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2240 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX 77573
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
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.
Baylor St. Luke's Liver Center
Prasun K. Jalal, M.D is Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Abdominal Transplantation of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery and in the Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Jalal is board certified in gastroenterology, internal medicine and transplant hepatology. Dr. Jalal earned his medical degree from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. His extensive training includes training in gastroenterology and hepatology at St. James Hospital in Leeds, England. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center-Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York and in transplant hepatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York. Dr. Jalal's clinical interests include viral hepatitis, liver transplant, liver cancer and autoimmune hepatitis. Dr. Jalal is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Esophageal Varices, Hepatitis A, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Transplant Surgery
Dr. Rise Stribling is responsible for the care of liver transplant patients at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. In addition to overseeing pre- and post-transplant end-stage liver disease patients, she is responsible for managing their long-term care and providing education before and after their surgical procedure. Dr. Stribling is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Autoimmune Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Surgery And Transplant
Since she was an intern at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Dr. Saira Khaderi has developed a strong interest in hepatology and liver transplantation. During her residency, she was involved in research related to complications of portal hypertension, and in 2006 she was honored with the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Travel Scholar Award, an award given to accomplished trainees with potential for a career in academic medicine. After completing her residency, she returned to Houston and continued working in transplant medicine at Methodist Hospital, where she was an active member of the liver and kidney transplant programs. Dr. Khaderi is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, Enlarged Liver, and Liver Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dr Luca
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dr Luca?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dr Luca by calling their office at 832-505-1800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dr Luca a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dr Luca is classified as an Advanced expert for Kidney Transplant, 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. Dr Luca specialize in?
While Dr. Dr Luca is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Liver Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Dr Luca participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dr Luca has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Dr Luca's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dr Luca accept my insurance?
Dr. Dr Luca accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-505-1800 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection
- Kidney TransplantDr. Luca isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Liver CancerDr. Luca isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Luca isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal CancerDr. Luca isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- CholecystitisDr. Luca isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Luca isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Luca isExperienced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.
- CirrhosisDr. Luca isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.


