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GIST Specialists

65 verified specialists treating gist from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Houston Methodist Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Shreyaskumar Patel

Shreyaskumar Patel, MD

Tenured Professor of Medicine, Robert R. Herring Distinguished Professor of Cancer Research, Medical Director of the Sarcoma Center

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years
SarcomaMedical Oncology
Neeta Somaiah

Neeta Somaiah, M.D.

Professor, Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology; Department Chair, Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years
SarcomaMedical Oncology
Suzanne George

Suzanne George, MD

Chief, Division of Sarcoma; Clinical Research Director, Sarcoma Center; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
SarcomaMedical Oncology
Anthony Conley

Anthony Conley, M.D.

Professor, Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years
SarcomaMedical Oncology
Jeffrey Wayne

Jeffrey Wayne, MD

Professor of Surgery (Surgical Oncology) and Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine; System Medical Director for Surgical Oncology

Oncology

Lake Forest, IL30+ years
Surgical OncologyMelanoma & Cutaneous Oncology
Jason Sicklick

Jason Sicklick, M.D.

Associate Professor of Surgery; Executive Vice Chair of Research, Department of Surgery; Co-Leader, Sarcoma Disease Team, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center

Oncology

San Diego, CA20+ years
SarcomaSurgical Oncology
George Demetri

George Demetri, MD

Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Director, Sarcoma Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Senior Vice President for Experimental Therapeutics, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Co-Director, Ludwig Center at Dana-Farber/Harvard

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
SarcomaMedical Oncology
Eric Jensen

Eric Jensen, MD

Professor & Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School

Oncology

Minneapolis, MN20+ years
Surgical Oncology
Rita Redberg

Rita Redberg, MD

Cardiology

Cardiology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Preventive Cardiology
Ping Chi

Ping Chi, M.D., PH.D.

Sarcoma Medical Oncologist

Oncology

New York, NY20+ years
SarcomaMedical Oncology
Carlin Long

Carlin Long, MD

Cardiology

Cardiology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Preventive Cardiology
Jeffrey Golden

Jeffrey Golden, MD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Pulmonology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Lung Transplant
Edwin Choy

Edwin Choy, MD PHD

Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Director of the Sarcoma Program and Director of Sarcoma Research, Division of Hematology Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital

Hematology

Boston, MA20+ years
SarcomaHematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Wade Smith

Wade Smith, MD

Neurology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & StrokeNeurocritical Care
Laurence Baskin

Laurence Baskin, M.D.

Pediatric Urology

Pediatrics

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Umesh Masharani

Umesh Masharani, M.D.

Diabetes

Endocrinology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Thyroid Disorders
Candace Haddox

Candace Haddox, M.D.

Clinical Investigator, Sarcoma Center

Oncology

Boston, MA10+ years
SarcomaMedical Oncology
Benjamin Breyer

Benjamin Breyer, M.D.

Urology

Urology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Sexual MedicineReconstructive Urology
William Tap

William Tap, MD

Chief, Sarcoma Medical Oncology Service

Hematology

New York, NY20+ years
SarcomaHematology & Oncology
Charles Lane

Charles Lane, M.D.

Cardiology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Cardiac Critical Care

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of gist specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists GIST as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a gist specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for gist depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these gist specialists accepting new patients?
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. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is GIST?
GIST 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 gist care.