Looking for the best Surgical Oncology in Houston? You are at the right place.
Let’s first understand what is Surgical Oncology? It is a branch of surgery applied to oncology that focuses on the treatment of surgical tumors, especially cancerous. It is one of the oldest treatments available for cancer with a higher success rate, prior to the evolution of modern medicine. This branch of treatment is similar to medical oncology (pharmacotherapy for cancer), which evolved from hematology, and radiation oncology, which evolved from radiology.
In the North American regions (U.S. and Canada), the surgical oncologists go through the largest training period compared to surgeons of other specialties. We recommend Dr. Murtaza Shakir, who specializes in the field of surgical oncology in Houston. He also serves at Katy, Texas, and Richmond Texas. He is one of the trained surgeons in Houston who specializes in cancer surgery with the most positive outcomes. Due to his vivid experience as a surgeon, he is proficient in surgical oncology and the same reflects among his patients with improved survival rates.
General Surgery & Surgical Oncology
Surgical Associates of Southern Texas.
Our mission is to provide skilled surgical care that is minimally invasive so you recover from your surgery quickly to enjoy your life. Double-board certified Physician in Surgical Oncology & General Surgery serving in great Houston. We are accepting new patients from local & Overseas.
Dr. Murtaza Shakir
Dr. Shakir specializes in treating cancers of the Hepatobiliary tract and pancreas, as well as malignancies of the breast, stomach, colon, thyroid, parathyroid, melanomas and soft tissue sarcomas. Dr. Shakir also performs laparoscopic and robotic surgery for a variety of general surgical problems including gallbladder and hernias. He is board certified in General Surgery as well as Surgical Oncology. His Surgical Oncology fellowship at University of Pittsburg Medical Center. He subsequently practiced in Louisiana, where he worked for three years as a General surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist. Dr. Shakir moved to Houston to be closer to family and friends.
Dr Shakir works hand-in-hand with anesthesiologists and pain management services to provide the premium level of care to our pre- and post-operative cancer patients.
Breast Cancer
Often, symptoms of breast cancer or other diseases
Colon Cancer
Rectal cancer is a preventable disease. It develops from
Liver Cancer
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimated 42,030
Pancreatic Cancer
Your pancreas is located below the stomach, in the
Thyroid / Parathyroid Cancer
The four tiny glands in the neck attached to the thyroid
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Liver Cancer Symptoms
The Liver is the largest glandular organ in the human body. It secretes an important enzyme called bile that is responsible for the digestion process. When the cells in the tissues lining the liver...
Colon Cancer Signs & Symptoms
A lump of cancerous or malignant cells forms between the inner walls of the colon or the large intestine in the body, causing Colon Cancer. It usually develops because of polyps. The removal of...
Pancreatic Cancer Causes & Risk Factors
The pancreas is the largest gland in the human body that lies in the stomach, in the lower abdominal area. The Pancreas produces enzymes that mix with the bloodstream and aid digestion and other...
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Having one-on-one interaction with our top surgeon helps in understanding the complete surgical procedure. Whether it is for general surgery or surgical oncology, we try to ensure best surgical outputs for local and overseas patients.
Accepting Patients From Greater Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Richmond, Fulshear Areas.
Patients visiting from the greater Houston and other areas of Texas are requested to call us for a confirming appointment. Overseas patients request us to contact us in advance for a detailed consultation.
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