Area of expertise
Specialty
Oncology
Subspecialty
Medical Oncology
Diseases
Solid Tumors, Skin Cancers, Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Thoracic Cancers, Lung Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Mesothelioma, Gallbladder Cancer, Ureteral Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Rectosigmoid Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Lip Cancer, Tonsil Cancer, Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Neurologic Cancers, Oropharyngeal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Small Intestine Cancer, Colon Cancer, Anal Canal, Hypopharyngeal Cancer, Glottic Cancers, Tracheal Cancer, Endometrial Carcinoma, Spinal Cancer
Procedures Performed
Immunotherapy
Chemotherapy
Experience
Oncologist, Independent Consultant
Lubbock, TX, United States. From 2019
Founding Member, Kiromic Biopharma
Houston, TX, United States. From 2012
Senior Medical Oncologist and Director, Advanced Care Center At Renaissance
Edinburg, TX, United States. 2018 - 2019
Co-Director, The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Lubbock, TX, United States. 2015 - 2017
Medical Director, Southwest Cancer Center
Lubbock, TX, United States. 2012 - 2014
Education
MD, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR, United States
1987
BS, Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus, Mayaguez, PR, United States
1983
Biography
Dr. Jose A. Figueroa's journey through the medical field has been marked by a commitment to excellence and compassionate care of patients in the fields of Medical Oncology and Cancer Investigation. Beginning with his B.Sc. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry with Honors from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus, laid the foundation for his future medical and scientific endeavors. Continuing his educational journey, he earned his MD from the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Scien
Affiliations
Member, Breast, Lung, Gastrointestinal, and Genitourinary Multimodality Committee at Scott and White Hospital and Clinic
Member, High Dose Chemotherapy Committee at Scott and White Hospital and Clinic
Member, Pharmacy Committee at Scott and White Hospital and Clinic
Member, American Medical Society
Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Awards
Outstanding Clerkship Medical Student Educator Award
2014
Excellence in Patient Care and Satisfaction Southwest Cancer Center Award
2014
Covenant Health System, Excellence Award
2009
Covenant Health System, Excellence Award
2009
American Radium Society, Young Oncologist Award
1994
Publications
Dr. Jose A. Figueroa has more than 100 publications