Overview
Dr. Sayl Bunyan earned his medical degree from Al Kindy College of Medicine at Baghdad University in Iraq and completed his internship and residency in general surgery at UT Health San Antonio Medical School. In practice since 2006, Dr. Bunyan is board certified in general surgery. His primary clinical interests are robotic surgery; colon and rectal cancer; pancreatic cancer; thyroid and parathyroid disease; abdominal, umbilical, ventral incisional and inguinal hernias; hiatal hernias and anti-reflux procedures; and major abdominal wall reconstruction with component separation. He treats patients of all ages and speaks Arabic. Dr. Bunyan, an expert in robotic approaches to colon and hernia surgery, is known for the diversity and complexity of the cases he treats. His patients appreciate his ready availability, the way he treats them as family and his compassion in treating cancer. In medical school he was cited for distinguished academic achievement in robotic and laparoscopic surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACP) and a member of the American and Texas Medical Associations. A resident of The Woodlands, Dr. Bunyan is married and the father of two children. He enjoys sports and travel.
Dr. Bunyan is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.
Dr. Bunyan is currently accepting new patients in some locations.
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Bunyan 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. Sayl A. Bunyan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sayl A. Bunyan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sayl A. Bunyan by calling their office at 281-419-8400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sayl A. Bunyan a top-rated expert for Choledocholithiasis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sayl A. Bunyan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Choledocholithiasis, 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. Sayl A. Bunyan specialize in?
While Dr. Sayl A. Bunyan is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Sayl A. Bunyan accept my insurance?
Dr. Sayl A. Bunyan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-419-8400 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.
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- Distinguished
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Bunyan isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Bunyan isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Advanced
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Bunyan isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CholecystitisDr. Bunyan isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Bunyan isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Bunyan isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- GallstonesDr. Bunyan isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Bunyan isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Bunyan isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Bunyan isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Bunyan isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Bunyan isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Bunyan isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CellulitisDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- ColostomyDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- GastrectomyDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- GastrostomyDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Intestinal Pseudo-ObstructionDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- NecrosisDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- PancreatectomyDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- SplenectomyDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Splenectomy.
- Stomach CancerDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- UreteroscopyDr. Bunyan isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.