25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in richmond, TX

Dr. Michelle Shen earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in molecular and cellular biology from The University of Texas at Dallas and her medical degree at UT Health San Antonio Medical School. She completed her residency in general surgery at McGovern Medical School UTHealth Houston and a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Shen, who has been in practice since 2007, is board certified in surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. An assistant professor of surgery at UTHealth Houston, Dr. Shen has clinical interests in the full spectrum of benign and malignant breast-related issues in patients of all age groups. She provides comprehensive, personalized and evidenced-based care to patients diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as high-risk screening and surveillance. Passionate and dedicated to the care of her patients, Dr. Shen treats each person as a member of her family. Patients describe her as supportive, empathic, communicative and caring. And they value her ability to clearly explain pathology findings and treatment plans and make them feel comfortable and at ease with their diagnoses. She also speaks Mandarin Chinese. Dr. Shen is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Shen is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Shirley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Shirley is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shirley is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Curtis Wray received his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio and fellowship in surgical oncology at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Board certified in Surgery, Dr. Wray specializes in general surgery and surgical oncology. His clinical interests include traditional as well as minimally invasive surgery for gastric, liver, pancreatic and colorectal cancers. An associate professor of surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, Dr. Wray has published numerous peer-reviewed research publications. He is currently president of the Houston Surgical Society and belongs to professional groups including the Society of Surgical Oncology, American College of Surgeons, American Association of Cancer Research, Society of University Surgeons, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Association for Academic Surgery and the American Hepatico-Pancreatico-Biliary Association. Dr. Wray is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Stomach Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Wray is currently accepting new patients.

Houston native Dr. Michael Todd Wood received an undergraduate degree and an MBA from Rice University. He earned his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), where he also completed his internship and residency in surgery. Dr. Wood, who has been in practice since 1996, is board certified in general surgery and specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. His clinical interests include various cancers, including colon, skin and breast cancers; hernia repair; laparoscopic fundoplication; and transoral incisionless fundoplication to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dr. Wood also performs thyroid and parathyroid surgery, gallbladder removal and gastric neurostimulator placement for severe gastroparesis. Recognized for his surgical experience, Dr. Wood is committed to providing patient-oriented care in a warm and compassionate environment. His patients trust his decisions and appreciate his attention to patient education. They say he explains conditions well, listens carefully, answers questions thoroughly, discusses treatment options and doesn’t rush through appointments. Dr. Wood is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Shinil Shah earned his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Stratford, NJ. He completed a residency in general surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School, followed by a fellowship in surgical research at the UT Health/Texas A&M University Michael E. DeBakey Institute for Comparative Cardiovascular Science and Biomedical Devices. He completed a second fellowship in advanced gastrointestinal/minimally invasive and robotic surgery at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. Board certified in general surgery, Dr. Shah is one of only a few surgeons who have undergone formal fellowship training in robotic surgery. His primary clinical interests are benign and malignant conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. His areas of specialty care include surgery of the esophagus and stomach (including surgery for reflux/heartburn, weight loss, achalasia, hiatal hernias, ulcer disease, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and gastric cancer), surgery of solid organs (spleen, adrenal glands, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas and liver), surgery of the abdominal wall and hernia surgery, including complex abdominal wall reconstruction, colon surgery and colon cancer. Whenever possible, he uses advanced minimally invasive techniques including robotic, laparoscopic and endoscopic (incision-less) approaches. Dr. Shah is an associate professor of surgery at the McGovern Medical School, where he is medical director of research for the Division of Minimally Invasive and Elective General Surgery. He also serves on the faculty of the Michael E. DeBakey Institute for Comparative Cardiovascular Science and Biomedical Devices and has authored or co-authored more than 90 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

John Abdelsayed is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Abdelsayed is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Abdelsayed is currently accepting new patients.

Kelly Dempsey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Dempsey is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Breast Infection. Dr. Dempsey is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Aramburo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Aramburo is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Aramburo is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Rizwan Chaudhry is a highly-skilled advanced laparoscopic, bariatric and general surgeon for Advanced Houston Surgical. Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Chaudhry trained at some of the most prestigious institutions in the nation prior to starting his practice in Houston. He completed his General Surgery residency at the world-famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery (weight-loss surgery) at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Chaudhry served as the Medical Director of the Weight-loss Institute at Bay Area Regional Medical Center. After a year into practice, he lead the hospital in earning accreditation for Comprehensive Center for Bariatric Surgery by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. In 2016, he was named the top bariatric surgeon in the Houston Bay Area by The Bay Area Citizen (a local newspaper). These accolades are a testament to the quality of care he provides his patients. Dr. Chaudhry was the first surgeon to perform the intragastric balloon procedure in the Houston Bay Area, which is a revolutionary non-surgical procedure for weight loss. Dr. Chaudhry also has a passion for advancing the medical sciences. He has published multiple surgery-related articles in peer-reviewed journals and has given multiple presentations at national conferences. Aside from his passion for treating weight-loss, Dr. Chaudhry performs a multitude of minimally-invasive general surgical procedures as well. He surgically treats GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) and complex paraesophageal hernias with laparoscopic techniques. Dr. Chaudhry is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chaudhry is currently accepting new patients.

Feibi Zheng, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Sugar Land and nearby communities. Feibi Zheng specializes in Surgery and works at BCM Endocrine Surgery. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-7711. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Zheng is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Zheng is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Peter Walker earned his medical degree at St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. He finished his internship and residency in general surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, where he also completed an NIH-sponsored T32 Research Fellowship, as well as a fellowship in robotic and minimally invasive surgery. In practice since 2006, Dr. Walker is board certified in surgery and a fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He treats patients ages 16 and older. Dr. Walker specializes in bariatric surgery, reflux surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, colon surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgery. His primary clinical interests are surgery of the esophagus and stomach (including surgery for reflux/heartburn, weight loss, achalasia, hiatal hernias, ulcer disease, gastrointestinal stromal tumors and gastric cancer), surgery of solid organs (spleen, adrenal glands, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas and liver), surgery of the abdominal wall, hernia surgery (including complex abdominal wall reconstruction), colon surgery and colon cancer. He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Dr. Walker utilizes minimally invasive surgery techniques, incorporating up-to-date technology to deliver quality results for his patients. He also emphasizes good communication and patient experience by taking time and care to develop rapport prior to performing complex procedures. He meets personally with patients for their follow-up clinic visits. An assistant professor at McGovern Medical School, he has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Dr. Walker is a resident of west Houston. Dr. Walker is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Murtaza Shakir received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the Aga Khan University in Karachi Medical Colleges, Pakistan. He completed general surgery residencies at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, and at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He finished his surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hillman Cancer Center. He subsequently practiced in Louisiana, where he worked for three years as a general surgeon and a surgical oncologist. He moved to Houston to be closer to family and friends. Board certified in general surgery and complex general surgical oncology, Dr. Shakir specializes in treating cancers of the hepatobiliary tract and pancreas, as well as malignancies of the breast, colon, parathyroid, stomach, thyroid, melanomas and soft tissue sarcomas. He also performs laparoscopic and robotic surgery for a variety of general surgical problems, including gallbladder and hernias. Dr. Shakir is a member of the American Board of Surgeons (ABS), the American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA) and the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO). In his free time, Dr. Shakir enjoys traveling and playing squash and cricket. Dr. Shakir and his wife have two children. Dr. Shakir is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Shakir is currently accepting new patients.

Mara Antonoff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Antonoff is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

Timothy Oppermann is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Oppermann is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Necrosis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Oppermann is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Yaakovian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Yaakovian is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Necrosis, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

Makesha Miggins is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Miggins is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Enlargement In Males, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Mastectomy.

Ana Correa-Refinetti is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Correa-Refinetti is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Alpash Patel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gangrene, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

John Fisher is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Fisher is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

John Harvin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Katy, Texas. Dr. Harvin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Low Blood Pressure, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Small Bowel Resection, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Harvin is currently accepting new patients.

Kim Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rosenberg, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease and Arterial Insufficiency.

Genna Lubrano is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Lubrano is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Kresta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Kresta is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia. Dr. Kresta is currently accepting new patients.

Hien Pham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Missouri City, Texas. Dr. Pham is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Necrotizing Granuloma. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

Jo Pollack is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Pollack is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.