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Colorectal Cancer Specialists in TexasPage 2

69 verified specialists treating colorectal cancer are listed for Texas. Coverage is strongest around Houston, San Antonio, and Canton. Common hospital affiliations include University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Michigan Medical Center, and Mays Cancer Center, UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Edmund Kopetz

Edmund Kopetz, M.D.

Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology; Deputy Chair for Translational Research, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Sukeshi Arora

Sukeshi Arora, MD

Professor of Medicine; John Eiler Endowed Professorship in Cancer Research; Medical Director, Gastrointestinal Malignancies; Leader, Gastrointestinal Malignancies Program; Vice Chief for Clinical Affairs, Hematology and Medical Oncology

Hematology

San Antonio, TX15+ years
GI OncologyHematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Umair Sohail

Umair Sohail, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Gastroenterology

Canton, TX15+ years
Hepatology (GI)GI Oncology
Lon Smith

Lon Smith, M.D.

Oncology

San Antonio, TX30+ years
Medical Oncology
Nestor Esnaola

Nestor Esnaola, MD

Professor of Surgery; Division Chief of Surgical Oncology and Gastrointestinal Surgery; Deputy Director of Cancer Clinical Services, Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years
Surgical Oncology
Ahmed Kaseb

Ahmed Kaseb, MD

Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Morton Kahlenberg

Morton Kahlenberg, MD

Oncology

San Antonio, TX30+ years
Surgical Oncology
Donald Richards

Donald Richards, MD

Oncology

Tyler, TX30+ years
Medical Oncology
Glen Balch

Glen Balch, MD

Associate Professor, Surgery

Oncology

Dallas, TX
Surgical Oncology
Mariela Blum Murphy

Mariela Blum Murphy, M.D.

Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Transfer Center Medical Director; Patient Safety Quality Officer

Hematology

Houston, TX20+ years
GI OncologyHematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Michael Hall

Michael Hall, M.D.

Director, Gastrointestinal Risk Assessment

Oncology

Glen Rose, TX15+ years
Radiation Oncology
Richard Sperling

Richard Sperling, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Austin, TX30+ years
Motility & Functional GIColorectal Cancer Screening
Ernesto Guerra

Ernesto Guerra, MD

Medical Director, San Antonio Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Center

Gastroenterology

Plano, TX30+ years
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Charles Cowey

Charles Cowey, M.D.

Hematology

Plano, TX20+ years
Hematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Andrew Paulson

Andrew Paulson, MD

Oncology

Dallas, TX15+ years
Medical Oncology
Robert Bresalier

Robert Bresalier, M.D.

Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Division of Internal Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
GI Oncology
Anthony Tolcher

Anthony Tolcher, MD

Oncology

Austin, TX30+ years
Medical Oncology
Eduardo Vilar Sanchez

Eduardo Vilar Sanchez, M.D., PH.D.

Professor (Term Tenure), Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences; Department Chair ad interim, Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention; Professor (Term Tenure, Joint appointment), Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Christine Parseghian

Christine Parseghian, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Hematology

Houston, TX10+ years
GI OncologyHematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Hashem El-Serag

Hashem El-Serag, MD, MPH

Chair and Professor, Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine; Vice President of the Learning Health System; Director, Texas Medical Center Digestive Diseases Center

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
Clinical HepatologyGI Oncology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of colorectal cancer specialists in Texas built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Colorectal Cancer as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Texas. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a colorectal cancer specialist in Texas?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to colorectal cancer. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these colorectal cancer specialists accepting new patients in Texas?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal Cancer is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches colorectal cancer care.