Overview
Wayne Hofstetter is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Hofstetter is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 369 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1489, Houston, TX 77030
210 Ashville Ave # 408, Cary, NC 27518
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.
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Dr. Anthony Estrera is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. He completed a residency in general surgery and a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Board certified in surgery and thoracic surgery, Dr. Estrera’s clinical interests include cardiac surgery, valvular heart disease, aortic aneurysms and aortic dissection. He has practiced in Houston since 1994, treating patients 18 and older. Dr. Estrera is professor and chief of cardiac surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and medical director of Cardiovascular ICU and Cardiovascular IMU at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute. He has received numerous professional recognitions and has authored or co-authored 26 book chapters and more than 100 articles in medical journals. Dr. Estrera’s practice philosophy reflects patient-centered care ensuring that “the patient always comes first.” He believes in good communications and provides individualized, personalized patient care. A resident of Houston, Dr. Estrera is married and the father of four children. His favorite leisure activities are running, swimming, reading and coaching. Dr. Estrera is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Estrera is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter by calling their office at 713-563-9130. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter a top-rated expert for Esophageal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter is classified as an Elite expert for Esophageal 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. Wayne L. Hofstetter specialize in?
While Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter has published 369 articles and abstracts on conditions like Esophageal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter accept my insurance?
Dr. Wayne L. Hofstetter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-563-9130 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Esophageal CancerDr. Hofstetter isElite. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Lung CancerDr. Hofstetter isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Hofstetter isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Hofstetter isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Hofstetter isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Hofstetter isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Hofstetter isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Hofstetter isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Hofstetter isAdvanced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- MesotheliomaDr. Hofstetter isAdvanced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- GastrostomyDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart TumorDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary SurgeryDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- ThrombectomyDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- ThymectomyDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about Thymectomy.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Hofstetter isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).

