Expertise in
22
conditions
Expertise in
22
conditions
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

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.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 243 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Naruhiko Ikoma

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Naruhiko Ikoma?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Naruhiko Ikoma by calling their office at 713-792-2121. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Naruhiko Ikoma a top-rated expert for Stomach Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Naruhiko Ikoma is classified as an Elite expert for Stomach 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. Naruhiko Ikoma specialize in?

While Dr. Naruhiko Ikoma is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Stomach Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.

Does Dr. Naruhiko Ikoma participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Naruhiko Ikoma has published 243 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stomach Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Naruhiko Ikoma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Naruhiko Ikoma accept my insurance?

Dr. Naruhiko Ikoma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-792-2121 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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