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Dr. George Vanburen, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 47
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Dr. George Vanburen, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. George Vanburen, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 47
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. George Vanburen, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Vanburen graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 2003 and completed a residency at University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School.Dr. George Vanburen, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, TX and has 21 years experience. Dr. Vanburen currently practices at Baylor College of Medicine, Surgical Oncology, Houston, TX and are affiliated with CHI Saint Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine ME. Dr. Vanburen has experience treating conditions like Peritoneal Cancer, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Stomach Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vanburen received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Vanburen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Vanburen also speaks Spanish. Dr. Vanburen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Peritoneal Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adenocarcinoma
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Diseases of the Pancreas
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colon Cancer
Constipation
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Tumors of Pancreas
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrinoma
Gastrointestinal Tract Tumors
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN) of Pancreas
Ischemic Colitis
Kidney Cancer
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Malignant Diseases of the Pancreas
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumor of Pancreas
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Gastric
Osteosarcoma
Pancreas Carcinoma
Pancreas Tumor
Pancreatic Abscess
Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatic Insufficiency
Pancreatic Islet Cell Cancer
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Pleural Effusion
Prostate Cancer
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tongue Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Uterine Cancer
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bowel Surgery
Cancer Surgery
Chronic Pancreatitis Surgery
Colectomy
Colon Surgery
Distal Pancreatectomy
Drainage of Pancreatic Cyst
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Liver Resection
Laparoscopic Oncology Procedure
Laparoscopic Pancreas Resection
Liver Resection
Liver Surgery
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Pancreatic Biopsy
Pancreatic Surgery
Robotic-Assisted Pancreas Resection
Surgery, Robotic Assisted
Whipple Procedure

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan
    MultiPlan PPO
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Cigna HMO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Group Health Network
  • Coventry Health Care
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    Blue Choice
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Aetna
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  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Choice
    Blue Advantage HMO
    BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6620 Main St Ste 1475, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 798-5700
  2. 2 Office
    7200 Cambridge St Fl 7, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 798-4321
  3. 3 Baylor College of Medicine
    6620 Main St, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 798-4321
  4. 4 Office
    1709 Dryden Rd Ste 1500, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 798-8070
  5. 5 Baylor College of Medicine
    7200 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 798-2262
  6. 6 O'Quinn Tower at McNair Infusion Pharmac
    1919 Old Spanish Trl, Houston, TX 77054
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 957-6500

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Oct 26, 2021
Dr. Van Buren is knowledgeable and works with his patients. He addresses all the questions and concerns and gives you frank answers.
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Surgical Oncology
General Surgery
Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Memorial Hermann Hospital|University of Texas Medical School at Houston
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Pittsburgh-Surgical Oncology Fellowship
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Vanburen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vanburen's profile.

Dr. Vanburen frequently treats the following conditions: Peritoneal Cancer, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Stomach Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. George Vanburen, MD is affiliated with CHI Saint Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine ME.

Yes, Dr. George Vanburen, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI Saint Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine ME

    6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX