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Over 60 years of experience successfully
fighting cancer.
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We are a team of oncologists with over 60 years of experience successfully fighting cancer with compassionate, individualized care and state-of-the-art technology.
Cancer Center of Southeast Texas exists because its founders wanted to bring Southeast Texans the most advanced and compassionate cancer care possible.
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Joseph Kong, MD, FACR
Over 30 years in oncology
Board certified radiation oncologist
Fellow of the American College of Radiology (ACR)
Alternate Councilor to the ACR
Former M. D. Anderson faculty
M. D. Anderson alumnus
More than 20 scientific papers published
President of the Gilbert H. Fletcher Society, 2006
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When we foster hope, it is because everyone who comes to us is the beloved of someone else. We value that love. We continue to work in this difficult field because we believe our work pays respect to it. When we dedicate ourselves to giving each patient the best possible care with a lot of compassion and respect, that gives hope, and it encourages that patient to stay active in his or her own treatment, strive to understand what’s possible, and make the best choices. Hope and faith are important because they can help us accept reality, no matter what reality brings. |
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Danny Chow, MD
Over 15 years in oncology
Board certified radiation oncologist
M. D. Anderson alumnus
Stanford University School of Medicine alumnus
Postgraduate fellowship at Cambridge University in England
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Very often, when we explain to patients the point of a bunch of tests they just took, explain the reasons why they have certain treatment choices, and clarify the possibilities for them based on different results, the patients transform, as though they were brought a light and a map when they were lost underground. We nurture a patient with hope – a patient who has a goal in sight, who has understanding, choices, and possibilities. Healing from cancer begins with the first treatment, and it is a journey that the doctor travels together with the patient. |
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Ernest Hymel, MD, PhD
Over 9 years in oncology
Board certified radiation oncologist
Doctorate in Biophysics from the University of Texas
Medical Branch – Galveston
Radiation Oncology training from the University of
North Carolina
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My philosophy in practice is simple—with every patient, I ask myself the simple question, “How would I treat my wife, mom, dad, or anyone else I care deeply for?” It’s not just about treating a cancer, but caring for the patient, which I guess means “healing” the whole patient, mind and body. That comes with a lot of listening, then a lot of discussion about what the right thing to do is. It’s certainly not simply us, the doctors, telling you, a patient, what to do. It’s having an open, two-way conversation about what the options are and then what the definitive recommendation for the next step would be. We do our work with a lot of hope that what we do is the right thing for each patient. Family is a big part of this too, and we always welcome lots of questions from all involved. |
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Peter Morgan, MD
Over 5 years in oncology
Board certified radiation oncologist
Trained the prestigious Fox Chase Cancer Center
Author of six published scientific papers
Presented research at more than 10 national & international scientific meetings
2003 winner of award from the American College of Physicians
Graduated top 5% at University of Texas Medical Branch
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One of the most important things I can do as a cancer doctor is devote time to my patients helping them understand their individual tests and various treatment options. I am honored and humbled to be of service to those who are going through a very difficult time in their lives, and I would treat each patient with utmost respect, from something as simple as running an on-time clinic, to designing sophisticated precise radiation treatments tailored for each individual patient. Furthermore, I would like for all my patients to know that they are not alone in their journey fighting cancer, that they will be served with love, kindness and compassion. |
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Rudy Talukdar, MD
Board certified medical oncologist
Over 6 years practising Oncology and Hematology
Over 19 years as a practicing physician
Multiple presentations at international meetings
Alumnus and Ex Faculty at MD Anderson Cancer Center
Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology
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| I take pride in treating my patients like family and taking the time and sit with them to explain all the options availble to them. These are exciting times in oncology and newer and better treatments are becoming available all the time. I offer my patients the best and most proven therapies in a compassionate and caring environment. |
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Hope • Healing • Health |
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