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Philip Rascoe

Philip Rascoe, MD

4.9/5
4.9/5
(94 Ratings, 42 Comments)
Philip Rascoe Doctor in Houston, Texas
4.9/5
4.9/5
(94 Ratings, 42 Comments)
Philip Rascoe

Philip Rascoe, MD

Adult patients seen
Accepting new patients

CLINICAL INTERESTS

Chest wall tumors
Esophageal Cancer
Hyperhidrosis
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal tumors
Mesothelioma
Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE)
Minimally invasive thymectomy
Pleural disease
Robotic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
VATS lobectomy
VATS sympathectomy
Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
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Overview

About

Philip A. Rascoe, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon and an associate professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.

Board certified in cardiothoracic and general surgery, Dr. Rascoe earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University, and completed his general surgery internship and residency at UTHealth. He performed a Thoracic Oncology Postdoctoral Fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and a Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.

With extensive experience in performing minimally-invasive operations for diseases of the chest, his clinical focus is on benign and malignant diseases of the lungs, mediastinum, pleura, trachea, and esophagus.

Education
2000 Medical School Louisiana State University School of Medicine
2003 Residency University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2007 Residency University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2005 Fellowship M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
2009 Fellowship University of Pennsylvania
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Languages Spoken
English

Patient Experience Ratings and Comments

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4.9/5
4.9/5
(94 Ratings, 42 Comments)
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4.9out of 5(94 Ratings, 42 Comments)
Apr 14, 2025

Very nice and pleasant.


Apr 7, 2025

It's been very informative


Apr 7, 2025

Easy process for scheduling. Great communication. Dr was very through in his diagnosis. Very clean and friendly professional staff.


Feb 18, 2025

Great experience. Feel like family. Can't ask more


Feb 10, 2025

Very good. Dr Rascoe thoroughly explained options related to my specific situation. He answered questions and provided adequate information. I felt more informed after my appointment.


Feb 3, 2025

Everyone was very helpful.


Jan 27, 2025

Dr Rascoe was truly amazing; very thoughtful and caring in every way. And his MA Raquel was also amazing in her thoughtfulness.


Jan 27, 2025

I'm confused they they will be there best to do what is in my best interest


Jan 6, 2025

Best physician ever. Saved my life - literally.


Dec 16, 2024

Very friendly and attentive


Dec 16, 2024

Was satisfied overall, 100%


Dec 9, 2024

I just like the way Dr. Rascoe explained everything and I understood him and that's not real easy for someone to do. And anyway, I think he's a great doctor and I'm definitely going to let him do any work that needs to be done on me. Thank you.


Dec 2, 2024

I would like to have the biopsy done closer to my house.


Nov 18, 2024

They treated us very well . Wait was short , Dr was very informative


Nov 11, 2024

He was a very, very nice man and his people there with him were very, very courteous and they were very, very exceptionally good. Thank you.


Nov 4, 2024

Dr and his staff are very helpful and easy to work with.


Nov 4, 2024

Skilled surgeon with excellent communication skills


Oct 21, 2024

Dr. Rascoe is absolutely wonderful! I trust him completely knowing he has my best interest at heart and is a very skilled, knowledgeable surgeon.


Oct 21, 2024

The entire group was a pleasure to deal with and they were very pleasant and easy to talk too. Great group!


Oct 14, 2024

Dr. Rascoe was very kind and a good listener. He explained my upcoming surgery well. I feel like I'm in good hands.


Oct 7, 2024

I feel very comfortable with Dr. Rascoe.


Sep 30, 2024

Dr. Rascoe and [...] were both very thorough, very concerned, very informative, and I feel very good in their hands. I feel like they'll do a great job and take care of me very well.


Sep 23, 2024

I really liked my dr n his nurse I planned on having surgery in 15days cuz I have quite smoking


Sep 16, 2024

Dr Rascoe told us his approach to this treatment and when we were finished we all agreed what was best for [...] and surgery was not a great match .But if we needed him for anything else we felt we could call and get help thanks so very much


Sep 10, 2024

excellent attention from beginning to end from all staff and Doctor's visit.


Sep 9, 2024

Dr.Roscoe and coordinator [...] was very professional and polite. They answered all and any questions. They made feel that everything will be fine. I highly recommend this facility.


Sep 9, 2024

Excellent care


Sep 9, 2024

Just a great practice


Sep 5, 2024

I felt like I was a cared for a person well in their hands, everybody was very polite and very thorough with anything they needed to talk to me about they listen to me if I had questions they didn't act like I was just a pain they actually helped me to understand and know what was going on you guys are awesome thank you so much


Aug 19, 2024

Excellent Dr and excellent secretary's and staff the wait was excellent Everything was great??


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