Overview
Dr. Garland completed his post-graduate medical training at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, TX, and remained on staff in the hematology/oncology division. He has a specific interest in cellular therapies for hematologic diseases, particularly stem cell transplant and CAR T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma and lymphomas. He also has an interest in Narrative Medicine, exploring the intersectionality of the humanities and medicine. Dr. Garland's areas of expertise include multiple myeloma, lymphoma, leukemia and blood disorders. Connect with Dr. Garland: Dr. Garland on Doximity.
Dr. Garland is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
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.
3 Clinical Trials
Sripriya Santhanam is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Santhanam is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
Baylor Scott & White Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center - Temple
After completing his residency and fellowship at Scott & White, Dr. Gowan has spent his entire 20-year professional career in Temple, TX. Initially, he was at Scott & White Memorial which became Baylor Scott & White Health. His primary focus is on thoracic cancers and malignancies of the head and neck. Dr. Gowan's areas of expertise include lung cancer and head and neck cancer. Dr. Gowan is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.
Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center - Round Rock
Dr. Christal Murray is a board-certified physician, specializing in hematology and oncology. Her professional interests include breast cancer, clinical trials, benign hematology and malignant hematology. She is passionate about working together with her patients, moving toward the same goal. She believes the rapidly changing landscape of oncology is exciting and challenging, and enjoys witnessing how these changes and innovations directly impact patients’ lives. In her spare time, Dr. Murray enjoys spending time with family, reading, running, knitting and traveling. Dr. Murray has been recognized as a Top Doc 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Murray has been selected as a 2023 Super Doc by Texas Monthly magazine. The honor recognizes providers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Dr. Murray is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Garland isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Advanced
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Garland isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Breast CancerDr. Garland isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Garland isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Garland isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Garland isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- Acquired HemophiliaDr. Garland isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Hemophilia.
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Garland isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Garland isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Promyelocytic LeukemiaDr. Garland isExperienced. Learn about Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Garland isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.