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Dr. Derek Erstad specializes in surgery with advanced training in surgical oncology, focusing on the treatment of cancer through surgical intervention. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. With 13 years of experience in the field, Dr. Erstad brings extensive expertise to complex surgical cases requiring specialized oncological care.
Dr. Erstad practices at prestigious institutions including The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He treats patients with abdominal pain and hypertension, providing comprehensive care for these conditions. His surgical expertise includes performing kidney transplant biopsies and nerve biopsies, along with coordinating pathology tests to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Dr. Erstad practices at prestigious institutions including The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He treats patients with abdominal pain and hypertension, providing comprehensive care for these conditions. His surgical expertise includes performing kidney transplant biopsies and nerve biopsies, along with coordinating pathology tests to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Quick Facts
- 13 years of experience
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Derek Jesse Erstad has 3 locationsMd Anderson Cancer Center Neuroradiology
1400 Pressler StHouston, TX 77030 Tel: (713) 745-7876
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030 Tel: (713) 792-2121
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 13 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Vietnamese | Speaks Hindi | Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese | |
| Houston , TX | Houston , TX | Sugar Land , TX | Houston , TX |
| Med School: Harvard Medical School | Med School: Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, Texas | Med School: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical Colledge-Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India | Med School: University of Kansas Medical Center School of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Derek Jesse Erstad has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Derek Jesse Erstad has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Dr. Derek Jesse Erstad holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2013.
NPI Number
Dr. Erstad's NPI number is 1851739577.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Derek Erstad affiliated with?
- Dr. Derek Erstad is affiliated with Michael E Debakey Va Medical Center and The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center.
- Does Dr. Derek Erstad accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Derek Erstad accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Derek Erstad accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Derek Erstad has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Derek Erstad's office located?
- Dr. Derek Erstad's office is located at 1400 Pressler St, Houston, TX, 77030.
- Is Dr. Derek Erstad accepting new patients?
- Dr. Derek Erstad has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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