Biliary Tract Cancer near Boerne, TX

Biography: Dr. Steven Kalter is a medical oncologist and hematologist in private practice in San Antonio, Texas with the START Center. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his fellowship in medical oncology from MD Anderson Hospital in Houston and completed his fellowship in hematology from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Kalter is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology.

Biography: A native Texan, Dr. Marisa Sandera graduated summa cum laude from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX. She went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. After that, Dr. Sandera completed her internal medicine internship and residency at Texas A&M's Scott & White Clinic in Temple, TX, where she was appointed chief resident in internal medicine. After completing her fellowship training in medical oncology at Scott & White, she joined the START Center for Cancer Care's team of caring, dedicated specialists. Dr. Sandera sees patients at both the Boerne and Sonterra locations. She sees all tumor types (as well as cases of benign hematology) with special interest in breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies, and genitourinary malignancies, such as renal cell and prostate cancer. The Boerne clinic is a full-service office that offers chemotherapy, radiation, as well as office visits for those who do not wish to travel into San Antonio. Dr. Sandera sees new and returning patients at both office locations.

Care Philosophy: As an orthopaedic surgeon I put my patients first. I try stay current and practice the highest standard of medicine.

Care Philosophy: The goal of our physicians and staff is to provide quality, comprehensive care to patients afflicted with problems of the colon and rectum. The patient is the focus for all decision - medical and economical - because restoring and maintaining your health and well-being are our common goals. In keeping with our mission of patient-centered care, we place prime importance on the physician-patient relationship . We encourage open communication about your medical care to allow changes and to improve results.

Biography: Dr. Lewis completed medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX,on a scholarship from the United States Air Force. Following General Surgerytraining at Wilford Hall Medical Center, he traveled to Connecticut for specialtytraining in Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Lewis then served as residency programdirector at Wilford Hall Medical Center and assistant program director for surgeryat UT Health Science Center San Antonio.After serving honorably for 18 years, Lieutenant Colonel Lewis returned to SanAntonio to enter private practice in 2012. His military experience taught him anappreciation for professionalism, leadership, and a collaborative approach toproblem-solving. These core values have served Dr. Lewis well throughout hisbusy surgical practice. While skilled in all aspects of Colorectal Surgery, hisprimary clinical interests are Colorectal Cancer and Inflammatory Bowel Disease,where a team approach to patient-centered care is paramount. He achieved andmaintains Board Certification from both the American Board of Surgery and theAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.When not taking care of patients, Dr. Lewis enjoys traveling, golfing, hiking, andspending time with his extended family. He and his wife, Jennifer, are the proudparents of four very accomplished children.