Lung Cancer Specialists in Houston, TX

32 verified specialists treating lung cancer are listed for Houston, Texas. Profiles cover focus areas including Thoracic Oncology, Medical Oncology, and GI Oncology. Common hospital affiliations include University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, and Memorial Medical Center.

Frank Fossella, M.D.

Associate Medical Director, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology; Professor of Medicine and Internist

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years313+ pubs

Thoracic OncologyMedical Oncology

Kanwal Raghav, M.D.

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

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years528+ pubs

GI OncologyMedical Oncology

Maura Gillison, MD

Professor of Medicine, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years599+ pubs

Head & Neck OncologyMedical Oncology

Tina Cascone, M.D., PH.D.

Section Chief, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas; Associate Professor, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years426+ pubs

Thoracic OncologyMedical Oncology

David Hong, M.D.

Professor (tenure), Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics, Division of Cancer Medicine; Deputy Chair, Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years1958+ pubs

Precision Oncology & GenomicsMedical Oncology

Beth Chasen, M.D.

Professor, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years53+ pubs

Radiation Oncology

Renata Ferrarotto, MD

Professor and Director of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical Research, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years479+ pubs

Hematology & OncologyMedical Oncology

Roberto Casal, MD

Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Pulmonology

Houston, TX20+ years154+ pubs

Interventional PulmonologyPulmonary Critical Care

Fredrick Hagemeister, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years455+ pubs

Medical OncologyHematology & Oncology

Funda Meric, M.D.

Chair, Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics; Medical Director, Institute for Personalized Cancer Therapy; Nellie B. Connally Chair in Breast Cancer; Professor, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years14+ pubs

Precision Oncology & GenomicsSurgical Oncology

Anne Tsao, M.D.

Professor, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology; Thoracic Section Chief; Director, Mesothelioma Program; Director, Thoracic Chemo-Radiation Program; VP, Academic Affairs

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years586+ pubs

Thoracic OncologyMedical Oncology

Chandrikha Chandrasekharan, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Cancer Medicine, Division of GI Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

Oncology

Houston, TX15+ years73+ pubs

GI OncologyMedical Oncology

Ferdinandos Skoulidis, M.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years429+ pubs

Thoracic OncologyMedical Oncology

Yasir Elamin, M.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology; Fellowship Director, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years199+ pubs

Thoracic OncologyMedical Oncology

Rony Avritscher, M.D.

Professor and co-chair of the pre-clinical research program in the Department of Interventional Radiology

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years163+ pubs

Radiation Oncology

Jaffer Ajani, M.D.

Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years1740+ pubs

Medical Oncology

Saumil Gandhi, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Oncology

Houston, TX15+ years103+ pubs

Radiation Oncology

Joshua Kuban, MD, MMS

Associate Professor, Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX15+ years104+ pubs

Radiation Oncology

John Heymach, M.D.

Chair, Department of Thoracic/Head & Neck Medical Oncology; Professor, Departments of Thoracic/Head & Neck Medical Oncology and Cancer Biology

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years2430+ pubs

Medical Oncology

Faye Johnson, MD, PHD

Professor, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years552+ pubs

Medical Oncology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of lung cancer specialists in Houston built?

This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Lung Cancer as a clinical focus area and whose practice city is Houston, 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 lung cancer specialist?

Start with clinical fit. Specialists on this page include focus areas like Thoracic Oncology, Medical Oncology, and GI Oncology. Then compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to lung cancer.

Are these lung cancer specialists accepting new patients in Houston?

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 Lung Cancer?

Lung 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 lung cancer care.

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