University of Texas at MD Anderson Cancer Center
Kidney Cancer Program
Primary Address
1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX, 77030
Satellite Locations
League City
2280 Gulf Freeway South League City, TX 77573
West Houston
13900 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77079
The Woodlands
100 Fellowship Drive Conroe, TX 77384
Sugarland
1327 Lake Pointe Parkway Sugarland, TX 77478
Key Contacts
Dr. Matthew Campbell MD, MS – Associate Professor, Associate Medical Director
Dr. Nizar Tannir MD, FACP – Professor
Dr. Pavlos Msaouel MD, PhD – Associate Professor
Dr. Eric Jonasch – Professor
Dr. Amado Zurita – Professor
Dr. Amishi Shah – Associate Professor
Dr. Jianjun Gao MD, PhD – Professor
Dr. Sangeeta Goswami MD, PhD – Associate Professor
Dr. Andrew Hahn – Assistant Professor
Dr. Andrew Johns – Assistant Professor
Jose Karam FACS – Professor
Dr. Surena Matin – Professor
Dr. Brittney Cotta – Assistant Professor
Dr. Chad Tang – Associate Professor
Dr. Quynh Nguyen – Professor
Volume
Metrics reflect this center’s demonstrated experience across key areas of kidney cancer care.
Kidney Cancer Surgery Volume
HighClear Cell Kidney Cancer Diagnosis Volume
Very HighNon–Clear Cell Kidney Cancer Diagnosis Volume
Very HighClinical Trial Participation Volume
Very HighRadiation & Ablation Procedure Volume
HighAbout these ratings
Volume and expertise levels are determined using standardized thresholds established by the Kidney Cancer Association and updated annually. Metrics are based on available data and may not reflect the full scope of a center’s capabilities or activity. These metrics are intended to help patients identify centers with demonstrated experience in kidney cancer care.
Types of Services Offered
Clinical Trials 
End of Life Services 
Genetic Counseling 
Infusion Center 
Integrated Multidisciplinary Clinic 
Integrative Oncology 
Molecular Testing 
Oncology Urgent Care Clinic 
Patient Case Discussions / Tumor Boards 
Precision Medicine 
Supportive Care / Pain Clinics 
Survivorship Clinics 
Interventional Radiology 
Medical Oncology 
Pain Management 
Palliative Care 
Pathology 
Radiation Oncology 
Radiology 
Urologic Surgery Kidney Cancer Types & Expertise
Special Programs, Recognitions & Outcomes
Consortium Member
Yes
Research Programs
Clinical 
Multi-Institutional Collaboration 
Population-Based 
Research Lab 
Translational Multi-Institutional Collaborations
Internal & Texas Medical Center Partners
National & International Research Networking
Cross-Institution Research Program
Clinical & Treatment Network Extensions
Patient Resources & Support Services
Art Therapy 
Fertility Preservation Counseling 
Financial Navigators 
Interpreter Services 
Lodging / Long-Term Housing 
Lymphedema Therapy 
Music Therapy 
Nurse Navigators 
Nutrition Services / Dietician 
Occupational Therapy 
On-site Dispensing / Pharmacy 
Parking Assistance (valet or concierge) 
Pastoral / Spiritual Care 
Patient Navigators 
Peer Support Options 
Physical Therapy 
Psychiatrists / Psychologists 
Remote Monitoring Tools 
Social Workers / Counselors 
Transportation Service 
Wellness Center Insurance Carriers
Accepted
- Traditional Medicare (Part A andB)
- Traditional Texas Medicaid
- Aetna- HMO- PPO- POS - Select Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS-TX)
- Cigna- PPO- HMO- Open Access
- Some Medicare Advantage/ Managed-care plans
- Self-Pay and Financial Assistance Program
Not Accepted
- ACA Marketplace/ Individual Plans
- Blue Cross Blue Shield- Blue Advantage HMO /Blue Advantage Plus HMO / MyBlueHealth / Blue Premier/ Blue Premier Access/ Blue High-Performance Network (HPN)
- BCBS-TX Medicare Advantage Plans
- BCBS-TX Medicaid Managed- Care plans
- Individual-market Plans from Aetna / Cigna / and United Healthcare