Gastroenterology

Robert Bresalier, M.D.

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

Houston, TX

Robert S. Bresalier, M.D., is a professor in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he holds the Birdie J. and Lydia J. Resoft Distinguished Professorship in Gastrointestinal Oncology. With over 45 years of experience, he specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on gastrointestinal cancer, peptic acid disorders, and cancer prevention. His clinical expertise encompasses the diagnosis a

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45+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine), 1983
Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine), 1981

Education & Training

University of Chicago — M.D., 1978
State University of New York at Stonybrook — B.S., Biological Sciences, 1973
University of California, San Francisco — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1981-1984
Barnes Hospital, Washington University — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1978-1981

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
Houston Chronicle — Top Doctor
2016-2017 (2 years)
Modern Luxury Houston Magazine — Top Doctor
2022-2023 (2 years)

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Honors

2014 - Present Department of Veterans Affairs Oncology C Merit Review Study Section, Department of Veterans Affairs
2009 - Present ZCA1 SRLB-R the NCI, ARRA Grand Opportunities - Molecular Targets and Cancer Genomics, Special Emphasis Panel, NCI, ARRA
2008 - Present ZCA1 SRB-Y Colon Cancer Family Registry: Selected Member, Special Review Group, NIH
2008 - Present ZDK1 GRB-N R13 Conference Grant Applications Special Review Group, NIH
2007 - Present ZDK 1GRB-N (M1) Extramural Loan Repayment Program Selected Member Special Review Group, NIH

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

GI Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Pancreatic Cancer

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Languages

English, Spanish

Experience

45+ years in practice

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