Overview
Dr. Tarek Zaghloul earned his medical degree in Egypt at Cairo University. He completed his residency at Cairo University’s Natonal Cancer Institute and a fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he focused on breast cancer management and advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Zaghloul specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant breast conditions. He treats patients 18 years and older. His primary clinical interests are oncoplastic breast surgery, skin-sparing mastectomies, nipple-sparing mastectomies, management of high-risk breast lesions and genetic mutations associated with breast cancer. He also speaks Arabic. Deeply committed to patient-centered care, Dr. Zaghloul guides his patients through every step of their treatment journey. He views his patients as family and believes that the best outcomes are achieved through trust, compassion and shared decision-making. Prioritizing both the physical and emotional well-being of his patients, he utilizes innovative surgical techniques that focus on both oncologic and aesthetic outcomes for his breast cancer patients. An assistant professor of surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Dr. Zaghloul is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and Society of Surgical Oncology. Beyond his clinical and academic work, Dr. Zaghloul has a strong interest in global health care. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, swimming and spending time outdoors.
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Baylor College Of Medicine
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.
MD Anderson
Funda Meric is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Meric is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Breast Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Mastectomy.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
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.
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