Overview
Dr. Putao Cen earned her medical degree at Sun Yat-Sen University in China. She completed residencies at Columbia University/St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in New York City, George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., and Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, as well as a fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine, Dr. Cen’s clinical interests are in gastrointestinal and genitourinary malignancies, including colorectal, gastroesophageal, pancreaticobiliary, prostate, urothelial, and renal cell cancers. In practice in Houston since 2004, Dr. Cen treats patients 18 years and older and speaks both Mandarin and Cantonese. She has been recognized as a Top Doctor by U.S. News & World Report. Dr. Cen’s practice philosophy is to treat her patients like her own family, providing them top-notch oncological care. She’s known for being easily accessible and easy to understand. As an academic clinician, she is able to utilize cutting edge technological advances in cancer care, including diagnostic imaging, immunotherapy and biological agents. A resident of the Texas Medical Center area, Dr. Cen is the mother of a son and daughter. She is a competitive swimmer.
Dr. Cen is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
6400 Fannin St, Suite 2900, Houston, TX 77030
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Dr. Cen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Putao Cen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Putao Cen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Putao Cen by calling their office at 713-704-3961. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Putao Cen a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Putao Cen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic 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. Putao Cen specialize in?
While Dr. Putao Cen is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), and Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Putao Cen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Putao Cen has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Putao Cen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Putao Cen accept my insurance?
Dr. Putao Cen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-704-3961 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Cen isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Cen isDistinguished. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Cen isDistinguished. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Cen isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Cen isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Cen isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Cen isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Cen isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Cen isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Cen isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Cen isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
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- Anal CancerDr. Cen isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Cen isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Bladder CancerDr. Cen isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. Cen isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- ChoriocarcinomaDr. Cen isExperienced. Learn about Choriocarcinoma.
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)