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Dr. James Suliburk is a board-certified endocrine surgeon specializing in the treatment of tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland. He is an Associate Professor and Chief of Endocrine Surgery - Surgical Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he is also Medical Director of Ambulatory Surgery Therapeutics (CfAST) in BCM’s Department of Surgery; and is a member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center.Dr. Suliburk’s clinical interests include: thyroid nodules; goiter; Graves’ disease; thyroid cancer; hyperparathyroidism; adrenal masses; pheochromocytoma; Cushing’s, Conn’s diseases; minimally invasive parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy; traditional open thyroidectomy; central, selective and modified radical neck dissection; single incision laparoscopic adrenalectomy; and traditional laparoscopic adrenalectomy. His research interests include: clinical outcomes in endocrine surgery in underserved and minority populations; outcomes in acute care and trauma surgery; and the application of mobile technology to improve peri-operative surgical care and communication with patients to detect impending complications. His research program at Ben Taub Hospital and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center offers opportunities in translational science, clinical outcomes, and mobile technology development/innovation.Dr. Suliburk also collaborates with other colleagues within Baylor College of Medicine to actively seek and develop state of the art treatments for hemorrhagic shock and severely injured trauma patients. His translational research includes the development of novel molecular markers and therapeutic targets in endocrine surgical disease (thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, and adrenal tumors), and metabolic markers of the endocrine response in severely injured major trauma patients.Dr. Suliburk received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed his residency in general surgery from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston and a fellowship in endocrine surgery from Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney in Sydney, Australia. He also completed an NIH T32 research fellowship from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.Dr. Suliburk is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Thyroid Association, American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, Houston Surgical Society, Association of Academic Surgeons, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Surgical Infection Society, and the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators.Dr. Suliburk has been named a Top Doctor in General Surgery by Houstonia Magazine (2020). He has also received numerous awards in teaching excellence from Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Suliburk is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Nancy Perrier is a Surgical Oncologist and an Endocrinologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Perrier is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
Dr. William E. Fisher is Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs, Department of Surgery and the George L. Jordan, M.D. Chair in General Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Fisher also serves as Director of the Elkins Pancreas Center at BCM; and is Vice President, Medical Staff and Chief of the Surgery Service Line at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.An internationally-known leader in pancreatic surgery, Dr. Fisher has focused entirely on surgery for pancreatic tumors and cysts in his practice for over 20 years and has extensive experience in advanced, minimally-invasive robotic pancreas surgery.Dr. Fisher’s professional interests include: pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure); minimally invasive/laparoscopic/robotic pancreatic surgery; pancreas cancer; distal and central pancreatectomy; pancreas resection; surgical oncology; common bile duct resection; Puestow procedure; Frey procedure; and laparoscopic pancreatectomy.Dr. Fisher has served as PI of two NIH-funded multicenter randomized clinical trials that generated practice-changing impact on the use of drains during pancreatectomy, and the subsequent development of a multicenter pancreatic-surgery-outcomes consortium. His basic science lab has studied the influence of gastrointestinal hormones on pancreatic cancer growth, the relationship between diabetes and pancreatic cancer, and genomic analysis of pancreatic cancer, resulting in over 160 peer-reviewed publications.Having served as principal investigator on more than 15 clinical trials for patients with pancreatic cancer, Dr. Fisher is currently PI at BCM for the NIH Consortium to Study Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer.Dr. Fisher received a B.A. from Wittenberg University and earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He held a research fellowship and completed his residency at The Ohio State University.Among his numerous honors and awards, Dr. Fisher has been recognized as one of America’s Top Doctors for Cancer (Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.), Top 1% of Doctors in the U.S. (U.S. News and World Report), and “Texas Super Doctor” (Texas Monthly). He is also the recipient of the Master Clinician Award for Excellence in Patient Care from BCM and has twice received the DeBakey Distinguished Service Award from the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at BCM. Dr. Fisher is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
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Elizabeth Grubbs is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Grubbs is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Suliburk
Is Dr. James Suliburk a top-rated expert for Hyperparathyroidism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Suliburk is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hyperparathyroidism, 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. James Suliburk specialize in?
While Dr. James Suliburk is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, and Parathyroid Hyperplasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. James Suliburk participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Suliburk has published 68 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hyperparathyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. James Suliburk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Suliburk accept my insurance?
Dr. James Suliburk accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Suliburk isDistinguished. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
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- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Suliburk isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Suliburk isAdvanced. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Suliburk isAdvanced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Suliburk isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Suliburk isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Parathyroid HyperplasiaDr. Suliburk isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Hyperplasia.
- Experienced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Suliburk isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AppendectomyDr. Suliburk isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Suliburk isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Breast CancerDr. Suliburk isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- CholecystitisDr. Suliburk isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Suliburk isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.