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Dr. Wayne Hofstetter, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Wayne Hofstetter, MD
4.5 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Wayne Hofstetter, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Wayne Hofstetter, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Wayne Hofstetter, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Wayne Hofstetter, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX and has 31 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Citizens Memorial Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Hofstetter has experience treating conditions like Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer and Lung Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hofstetter received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Hofstetter is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Esophageal Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Lung Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Lung Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Atrial Fibrillation
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Thyroid Cancer
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thymomas
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Thyroid Nodule
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Acid Reflux Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lung Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Parathyroidectomy
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Ut MD Anderson Cancer Center
    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1489, Houston, TX 77030

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4.5
Based on 16 Reviews
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Wayne Hofstetter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hofstetter's profile.

Dr. Hofstetter frequently treats the following conditions: Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer and Lung Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Wayne Hofstetter, MD is affiliated with Citizens Memorial Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Yes, Dr. Wayne Hofstetter, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Citizens Memorial Hospital

    1500 N Oakland Ave, Bolivar, MO

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX