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Dr. James Yao, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 55
Dr. James Yao, MD
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Dr. James Yao, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. James Yao, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 55
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. James Yao, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Yao graduated from Baylor University. Dr. James Yao, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Houston, TX and has 29 years experience. Dr. Yao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Refugio County Memorial Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Yao has experience treating conditions like Neuroendocrine Tumors, Endocrine Gland Cancer and Small Intestine Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Yao received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Yao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Yao is board certified in Medical Oncology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Carcinoid Syndrome
Illeum Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Liver Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anemia
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bladder Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Disorders
Eye Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
Jejunum Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukocytosis
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Melanoma
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Meningiomas
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1)
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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Oral Cancer
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Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Thoracentesis

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Locations

  1. 1 UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
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    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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3.7
Based on 6 Reviews
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Jun 21, 2024
Dr. Yao has seen me for over nine years. He and his staff show compassion and have been with me my entire cancer journey. They explain treatment options very well. I would not be still here without Dr. Yao, his staff and MD Anderson.
— Jun 21, 2024
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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor University
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Medical Oncology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Yao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yao's profile.

Dr. Yao frequently treats the following conditions: Neuroendocrine Tumors, Endocrine Gland Cancer and Small Intestine Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Yao, MD is affiliated with Refugio County Memorial Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Yes, Dr. James Yao, MD holds board certification in Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Refugio County Memorial Hospital

    107 Swift St, Refugio, TX

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX