Overview
Dr. Sigmund Hsu is fellowship trained and certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, with extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of neurological disorders in cancer patients. He specializes in primary brain tumors as well as brain and spinal cord metastases, cancer neurology and the treatment of chemotherapy neurotoxicity. Dr. Hsu earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He completed his medical internship at the Hospital of St. Raphael at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, where he was awarded medical intern of the year in 1996. After his residency at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, with Fred Plum, MD, and Jerome Posner, MD, Dr. Hsu completed his fellowship training in neuro-oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Prior to joining the Mischer Neuroscience Institute, Dr. Hsu was on the faculty at MD Anderson, where he served as assistant professor of neuro-oncology and the neurology residency program director. He is a charter member of the Brain Tumor Network and has volunteered for several years for Run for the Rose, serving as the medical director from 2005-07. Dr. Hsu has presented research at several national conferences, and his work has been published in numerous journals and textbooks. His most recent research has focused on novel therapies for recurrent primary CNS lymphoma, recurrent glioblastoma multiforme and intralumbar injections for cancer therapy, and he has several patents granted and pending for his treatments. Dr. Hsu’s expertise includes treatment of the following: Cancer neurology Chemotherapy neurotoxicity Leptomeningeal metastases Meningeal malignancies Recurrent glioblastoma multiforme.
Dr. Hsu is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sigmund Hsu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sigmund Hsu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sigmund Hsu by calling their office at 713-486-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sigmund Hsu a top-rated expert for Glioblastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sigmund Hsu is classified as an Elite expert for Glioblastoma, 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. Sigmund Hsu specialize in?
While Dr. Sigmund Hsu is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Sigmund Hsu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sigmund Hsu has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Sigmund Hsu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sigmund Hsu accept my insurance?
Dr. Sigmund Hsu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AstrocytomaDr. Hsu isElite. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Hsu isElite. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- Distinguished
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brain TumorDr. Hsu isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Hsu isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GliomaDr. Hsu isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Hsu isDistinguished. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
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- Brain Stem CancerDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
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- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis Hypopituitarism
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Diencephalic SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Diencephalic Syndrome.