James W. Suliburk

Dr. James W. Suliburk is an Associate Professor and Chief of Endocrine Surgery - Surgical Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he also serves as Medical Director of Ambulatory Surgery Therapeutics (CfAST) in the Department of Surgery and as a member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

• Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery
• Key affiliations: Ben Taub Hospital, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center

Dr. Suliburk’s research focuses on:

• Clinical outcomes in endocrine surgery for underserved populations
• Mobile technology applications for peri-operative care
• Translational research on molecular markers in endocrine disease
• Metabolic responses in trauma patients

His clinical expertise spans thyroid cancer, hyperparathyroidism, adrenal tumors, and trauma resuscitation. Recent publications emphasize trauma imaging, hemorrhagic shock treatments, and endocrine surgical outcomes.

Scientific awards include:

• 2020 Houstonia Magazine Top Doctor
• Multiple teaching excellence awards from Baylor
• National Surgical Forum Research Award

He collaborates with Baylor College of Medicine colleagues on innovative treatments for trauma patients and maintains memberships in 8 major surgical societies, including the American College of Surgeons and American Thyroid Association.