25 of the Best Surgical Oncologists Near Me in Texas, US
25 of the Best Surgical Oncologists Near Me in Texas, US
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MediFind found 174 specialists in Texas, US
Texas Health Breast Specialists
Dr. Radha Iyengar is the medical director of the Breast Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen. She obtained her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Florida and went on to complete a general surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. She then completed a Society of Surgical Oncology accredited breast fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta before returning to Texas.Dr. Iyengar is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Dallas Medical Society, American Society of Breast Surgeons, American Society of Breast Disease and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Iyengar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.
Breast Associates Of Texas
"Dr. Amelia Tower is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced training in breast surgical oncology. She is also certified to perform Hidden Scar breast cancer surgery, a technique that promotes reduced scarring and optimal healing. Since 2013, Dr. Tower has cultivated clinical and academic experience in the latest and most advanced surgical techniques for the treatment of benign and malignant breast diseases. Additionally, she has built a reputation of initiating and restructuring successful breast surgical oncology programs at the hospital and service line levels. Dr. Tower is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for each patient by developing individualized, multidisciplinary breast health and cancer care.Patient Testimonials</h5>WATCH NOW:</h5>Texas Health Breast Specialists Patient Testimonial - Liz Pettis</a>WATCH NOW:</h5>Texas Health Breast Specialists Patient Testimonial - Bobbi Berg</a>". Dr. Tower is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.
MD Anderson
Henry Kuerer is a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kuerer is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.
MD Anderson
Isabelle Bedrosian is a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bedrosian is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.
UT Southwestern Cancer Care- Genitourinary Cancer Clinic
Patricio Polanco is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Polanco is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Emily Keung is a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Keung is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Liposarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Melanoma, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Jason Fleming is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Fleming is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
MD Anderson
Anthony Lucci is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lucci is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Melanoma, and Angiosarcoma.
MD Anderson
Rosario Hwang is a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hwang is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.
MD Anderson
Ching-wei Tzeng is a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tzeng is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Christus
David Smith is a Surgical Oncologist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.
MD Anderson
Merrick Ross is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ross is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.
UT Southwestern Surgical Oncology Clinic
Cecilia Ethun is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ethun is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
MD Anderson
Jennifer Wargo is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wargo is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Febrile Neutropenia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center: Breast Surgery
Dr. Elizabeth Bonefas is a surgical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of diseases of the breast including patients with breast cancer and benign breast disease. She is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Bonefas’ clinical interests include: surgical oncology, breast surgery, mastectomy, lumpectomy, lymph node dissection and breast conservation surgery. Dr. Bonefas received her medical degree from the University Of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She completed her internship and residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston. Dr. Bonefas is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons, American College of Surgeons - South Texas Chapter, Houston Surgical Society, Texas Medical Association, and Harris County Medical Society. Dr. Bonefas is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
Baylor St. Luke's - O’Quinn Medical Tower At McNair
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 top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Neurosurgery
Dr. Akash Patel is Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He also serves as Faculty Senator and Residency Program Director of Neurosurgery at BCM; and is a Member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. A neurosurgeon in the treatment of both malignant and benign tumors of the brain and skull base, Dr. Patel focuses his research on determining the molecular underpinnings of inherited and sporadic forms of various brain tumors in an effort to develop targeted therapies to treat aggressive cases. His professional interests include: open and endoscopic surgery for malignant and benign brain tumors; skull base tumors; meningiomas, acoustic neuromas, and glioblastomas; brain tumor surgery in deep and eloquent brain regions; surgery and genetics of meningiomas and schwannomas; and neurofibromatosis. Dr. Patel received his medical degree from BCM after completing his undergraduate studies in Biochemistry at Rice University. He completed his residency at BCM. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Additionally, Dr. Patel is a member of the North American Skull Base Society, Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
MD Anderson
Jeffrey Gershenwald is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gershenwald is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Lymphedema, and Lymphadenectomy.
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Adam Yopp is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Yopp is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Matthew Porembka is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Porembka is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
MD Anderson
Nancy Perrier is a Surgical Oncologist and an Endocrinologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Perrier is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
MD Anderson
Elizabeth Grubbs is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Grubbs is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Christopher Scally is a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Scally is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastrectomy.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Naruhiko Ikoma is a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ikoma is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gastrectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
MD Anderson
Jean Vauthey is a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Vauthey is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallbladder Cancer, Liver Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
When should I see a Surgical Oncologist in Texas, US?
There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as:
- Your primary care provider recommends it.
- Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care.
- Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment.
- You need specialized testing or procedures.
- You want a second opinion.
What should I consider when choosing a Surgical Oncologist in Texas, US?
It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.
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How does MediFind rank Surgical Oncologists in Texas, US?
MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database.
What types of insurance are accepted by Surgical Oncologists in Texas, US?
Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network.
How can I book an appointment online with a Surgical Oncologist in Texas?
MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Surgical Oncologist search results page.
Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Surgical Oncologist?
Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.
How can I prepare for my appointment with a Surgical Oncologist in Texas, US?
Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items:
- Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year)
- Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see
- Family history of disease
- List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses
- Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.
- List of questions and concerns
- Your insurance card
You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit.
What questions should I ask my Surgical Oncologist?
Here are some sample questions:
- Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated?
- What symptoms or side effects should I watch for?
- What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results?
- Are there other specialists I need to see?
- What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions?
How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Surgical Oncologist may know about?
MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you.
MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand.
Can I filter my search to show male or female Surgical Oncologists in Texas, US?
Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Surgical Oncologist search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers.
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Can I filter my search to find a Surgical Oncologist that offers video calls?
Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Surgical Oncologist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls).











