25 of the Best Surgical Oncologists Near Me in Texas, US

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 clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

"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 clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

Cecilia Ethun is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ethun is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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.

Patricio Polanco is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Polanco is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Matthew Porembka is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Porembka is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Emily Keung is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Keung is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liposarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Melanoma, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

David Smith is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Ganesh Rao, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Ganesh Rao specializes in Neurosurgery and works at BCM Neurosurgery. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-4696. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Rao is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Rao is board certified in Board Recertification 2019, Re-Certification American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Kim is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Dr. Grant is a Surgical Oncologist who specializes in breast cancer. He is board certified in general surgery with training in breast surgery.Dr. Grant attended medical school at The University of Texas Medical School in Houston, TX. He then completed his residency in General Surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, and a fellowship in Surgical Oncology of the Breast at Baylor Dallas.Dr. Grant believes in the importance of communicating any and all information necessary for his patients to make good medical decisions concerning their own personal diagnoses.Dr. Grant is the principal investigator for the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast Project (NSABP) clinical trials for Baylor Dallas. NSABP is a nationwide cooperative research group conducting studies dedicated to finding treatment for and reducing incidence of breast cancer.He also partakes in studies for gamma-probe guided resection of the sentinel lymph node in breast cancer and breast fine needle aspiration of women at high risk for breast cancer.Dr. Grant is married with two kids and enjoys spending time with his family and dogs. Dr. Grant is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Grant is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Scott Celinski is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Celinski is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Celinski is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care- American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care- American Board Of 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 clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Bonefas is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in Certification - Diplomate - American Board Of Neurological Surgeons; Memberships:Congress Of Neurological Surgeons; American Association Of Neurological Surgeons; Texas Associations Of Neurological Surgeons; North American Skull Base Society. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Christopher Scally is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Scally is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Thomas Aloia is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Aloia is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Steven Curley is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Curley is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Matthew Bower is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Bower is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Bower is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Stacey Milan is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Milan is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Milan is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Lucy Wallace is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Wallace is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Lump, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Wallace is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Dr. Stacey Carter is a surgical oncologist specializing in the surgical care of patients with breast disease including breast cancer and benign breast disease. She is an Associate Professor of Surgery - Surgical Oncology and Director of Sub-Internship, Department of Surgery at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Carter’s clinical interests include: nipple and skin sparing mastectomy; mastectomy; breast surgery; breast conservation surgery; sentinel lymph node biopsy; targeted axillary dissection; breastfeeding complications; and granulomatous mastitis. She has a strong interest in oncoplastic surgery and works closely with the plastic surgery and reconstructive team at BCM to optimize aesthetic outcomes.Dr. Carter received her B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley and her medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She completed her residency in general surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Carter is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Carter is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Angiosarcoma, and Mastectomy. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Preskitt is a Clinical Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He is married to an operating room nurse and they have two grown children. Dr. and Mrs. Preskitt exercise for health, including gym work and cycling. They also have a long-term involvement in taking medical missionary teams to southern Mexico, in the state of Oaxaca. They have an Irish Setter and a Beagle. Dr. Preskitt has been nominated for the seventh consecutive year for D Magazine's 2021 Best Docs. Dr. Preskitt is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Hernia, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Preskitt is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Dr. Kimbrough is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He specializes in open and minimally invasive approaches to both benign and malignant intra-abdominal tumors, including those of the pancreas, liver, biliary tract, stomach, small intestine, colon and retroperitoneum. He also has an interest in peritoneal surface malignancies (including HIPEC), neuroendocrine tumors, sarcoma and melanoma. Dr. Kimbrough is committed to multidisciplinary management in order to deliver comprehensive and personalized patient care. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, reading, traveling, and outdoor sports such as hiking or bicycling. Dr. Kimbrough has been nominated again for D Magazine Best Docs Winner. Dr. Kimbrough is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Melanoma, Stomach Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Kimbrough is board certified in Complex General Surgical Oncology- American Board Of Surgery/Complex General Surgical Oncology, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care- American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care, Surgical Critical Care- American Board Of Surgery, and Complex General Surgical Oncology- American Board Of Surgery.

Alfredo Santillan is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Santillan is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy. Dr. Santillan is currently accepting new patients.