On May 1, the eight physicians with Central Texas Colon and Rectal Surgeons joined Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists, the colon and rectal specialty division within Texas Oncology. Texas Oncology will assume responsibility for operations at the three current Central Texas Colon and Rectal Surgeons locations in south, central, and north Austin.
The addition of the Central Texas Colon and Rectal Surgeons physicians to Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists will provide patients with access to innovative, high-quality colon and rectal care that includes leading edge oncology care. Additionally, patients will have more opportunities to participate in groundbreaking clinical trials and research with a physician team that is active in ongoing training and advancements in the treatment of complex colon and rectal diseases and disorders.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women combined in the U.S., with more than 12,400 cases diagnosed last year in Texas. With these new physicians, Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists has 39 total physicians serving patients at 38 locations in the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, and Amarillo metropolitan areas.
Meet the newest physicians to join the Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists team:
- Robert Cline, M.D.
- David Fleeger, M.D.
- April Fox, M.D.
- Thiru Lakshman, M.D.
- Andrew Miller, M.D.
- Amar Shah, M.D., MBA
- Ricardo Solis, M.D.
- Megan Turley, M.D., MHS
- Sarah Stiriss, MSN, FNP-BC