As a general surgeon in Houston, Dr. Dexter Turnquest performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Yes, Dr. Dexter G. Turnquest is accepting new patients at this office.
(281) 444-8195
17070 Red Oak Drive, Suite 101, Houston, TX 77090-2608
Dr. Dexter Turnquest graduated from University of South Florida College of Medicine in 1989.
Dr. Turnquest has one office in Texas where he specializes in General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery and Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Turnquest works with one doctor, Dr. Jojy George.
As a general surgeon in Texas, Dr. Turnquest performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Turnquest may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Colorectal surgeons like Dr. Turnquest specialize in the surgical and non-surgical care for structures of the lower digestive system, including the intestines, colon and rectum. Dr. Turnquest may treat conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, polyps, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease and hemorrhoids. In the past, colorectal surgeons were commonly known as "proctologists."
Surgical oncologists offer surgical treatment for patients suffering from a variety of cancers. The goal of a surgical oncologist is to stop the advancement of the disease through surgical intervention, sending the patient into remission. Dr. Turnquest may offer a range of surgical treatment types including preventive surgery, curative surgery, diagnostic surgery, debulking surgery, palliative surgery, restorative surgery, and more. Dr. may offer surgery in conjunction with other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Turnquest, but only those who participate in Medicare.