Dr. R. Taylor Ripley discusses his research interests, diet and cancer, as well as seeking care and the mesothelioma program at Baylor College of Medicine during COVID-19:
- Telemedicine: Available via Epic.
- Surgery: Available on a case-by-case basis.
- Clinical trial: Open & enrolling with PI Dr. Bryan Burt.
Dr. Ripley is a thoracic surgeon, director of the Mesothelioma Treatment Center at Baylor College of Medicine and member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
“I want to encourage patients to seek help. I know there are patients who feel like they are stuck at home because of the pandemic, but, fortunately, with cell phones, computers and Zoom technology, we have a lot of ways to interact with patients so please reach out.”
Dr. R. Taylor Ripley
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