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Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD
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Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.
Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD
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Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 55
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Blackmon graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine - Atlanta, Georgia in 1998 and completed a residency at Atlanta Medical Center|Methodist Hospital,The. Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX and has 31 years experience. Dr. Blackmon currently practices at Baylor College of Medicine and are affiliated with CHI Saint Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine ME. Dr. Blackmon has experience treating conditions like Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Esophageal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Blackmon received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Blackmon's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Blackmon also speaks Spanish. Dr. Blackmon is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Lung Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Effusion
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach Cancer
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Abscess
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Acute Leukemia
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adenocarcinoma
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Benign Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Cancer
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Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Trauma
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cough
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Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital
Dysplasia
Endocrine Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Stricture
Esophageal Tumor
Ewing's Sarcoma
Fungal Infections
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genitourinary Cancers
Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hematologic Problems
Hepatobiliary Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypothalamus Cancer
Hypoxemia
Immunodeficiency With Thymoma
Influenza (Flu)
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Herniation - Congenital Defect of Sternum
Lung Mass
Lung Nodule
Lymphoma
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Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Marfan Syndrome
Mediastinal Cancer
Mediastinal Diseases
Mediastinal Tumors
Mesothelioma
Multiple Myeloma
Myasthenia Gravis
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumor of Pancreas
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prostate Cancer
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Failure
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoma
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Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Shortness of Breath
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Swine Flu
Systolic Heart Failure
Testicular Cancer
Thoracic Disorders
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Truncus Arteriosus
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Zenker's Diverticulum
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Biopsy
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Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Tube Insertion
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Esophageal Cancer Resection
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Esophagoscopy
Esophagostomy
Esophagus Procedure
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heller Myotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Laparoscopic Myomectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Cancer Treatment
Lung Diffusion Capacity Test
Lung Procedure
Lung Removal
Lung Resection
Lung Spirometry
Lung Surgery
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)
Mediastinoscopy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Thymectomy
Minimally Invasive Thymectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Pleural Biopsy
Pleural Effusion and PleurX® Catheter Placement
Pleural Evacuation
Pleurodesis
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Function Test
Puncture Aspiration
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Respiratory Management
Segmentectomy
Surgical Procedures
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Thoracic Sympathectomy for Sweaty Palms
Thoracoscopic Drainage of Pleural Cavity With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Thymectomy

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Based on 18 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (4)

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May 03, 2024
She is absolutely the best. She repaired what someone else screwed up. Not an easy task. I would go to no one else!
— May 03, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Thoracic Oncology
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Morehouse School of Medicine - Atlanta, Georgia
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Atlanta Medical Center
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Atlanta Medical Center|Methodist Hospital,The
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center,The
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Blackmon's profile.

Dr. Blackmon frequently treats the following conditions: Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Esophageal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

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

Yes, Dr. Shanda Blackmon, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

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

    6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX