Karen Ching-Tismal, MD, FACS

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Aug 3, 2025

Excellent!

Jul 28, 2025

very professional

Jul 25, 2025

All the employees are helpful and careful,

Jul 23, 2025

Very professional and compassionate. Took the time to explain everything. Definitely helped put my mind at ease. Did not have to wait very long.

Jul 20, 2025

Excellent staff ! Very professional!

Jul 20, 2025

Dr Tismal was WONDERFUL. Spent so much time with me and explained everything so thoroughly.

Jul 17, 2025

It is clear to me that the facility has given deep consideration about the needs of patients who are referred to the healthcare providers there. I felt that I was heard at every step, and that the team wanted to work with me to resolve any challenges.

Jul 17, 2025

The best and most professional care a person with cancer can get.

Jul 8, 2025

The doctors and nurses were wonderful. Explained everything and very caring.

Jul 3, 2025

I am so blessed by GOD to have Dr. Ching-Tismal as my Surgical Oncologist, and Dr. [last name] as my Medical Oncologist! Their brilliance is equally matched with their compassion! I have such peace of mind being under their care! God Bless You All at Baptist MD Anderson!

Jun 26, 2025

Dr Ching-Tismal was wonderful, she is very patient in explaining treatment options and procedures. She's also a phenomenal surgeon.

Jun 26, 2025

Being friendly and helpful during a stressful situation.

Jun 12, 2025

THEY WHERE VERY PROFESSIONAL.

May 27, 2025

Caring, thorough explanations, listens to patient.

May 25, 2025

Professional and friendly staff - well organized and excellent surgical consult. Felt informed and was very impressed with the surgeon.

May 22, 2025

Very informative and thoughtful

May 22, 2025

So far everyone was so kind, sweet and very supportive. My Cancer Doctor (she) was very informative and was able communicate to me clearly where I understood all the medical lingo. Instead of all the technical terms.

May 18, 2025

Wonderful all around!

May 18, 2025

The weight wasn't that long and the nurses how pleasant they were

May 18, 2025

Thank you!

May 7, 2025

Dr. Karen Ching-Tismal is fantastic. Thorough, knowledgeable, kind and really takes her time with you. Her staff is excellent as well.

May 4, 2025

Excellent care from everyone!

May 4, 2025

Friendly staff, everyone was happy to be there to assist, made us feel comfortable despite the reason for being there.

May 2, 2025

The doctors are dictated and compassionate. Always spend time with me. Always answering my questions and never appear to be in a big hurry.

May 2, 2025

The Doctors and staff.

May 1, 2025

I was treated very professionally and very caring and that’s what’s most important to me that someone really cares about how I feel and what’s wrong with me

May 1, 2025

Knowledgeable and professional care each time I visit.

May 1, 2025

Everything

Apr 30, 2025

Very professional

Apr 30, 2025

Care, Concern, Dr talking her time to assure I heard and understood everything discussed.

Apr 25, 2025

Professional, knowledgeable, efficient

Apr 25, 2025

Professional, friendly, and knowledgeable surgeon and staff

Apr 20, 2025

Caring staff and doctor

Apr 18, 2025

My checkup was relatively on time and went somothly.

Apr 16, 2025

Sincere interest.

Apr 16, 2025

My doctor took a lot of time with me. She used easy to understand language and was very thorough. Explained all options and pros/cons of each.

Apr 13, 2025

Everyone is so friendly and competent !

Apr 13, 2025

I Love all my Drs they care ! I just finished Radiation and everyone in Radiation are so help and kind and take the fear out of it All . I feel very Blessed to be at M D Anderson with such professional Kind and caring People

Apr 10, 2025

One on one very personable

Apr 10, 2025

The whole team was attentive to my concerns and addressed each one quickly.

Mar 29, 2025

Very friendly and knowledgeable

Mar 27, 2025

I liked the doctors and their staff. I also like that it's not as far to drive from my home.

Mar 27, 2025

Karen is amazing and made me feel confident that we had a plan for my care!

Mar 22, 2025

Caring and patient doctors, nurses and support staff, who have a welcoming manner! Appointments are on time, and staff is available to answer questions. It is easy to contact care givers through the portal or even call to speak to a nurse for urgent questions. Very grateful to be a patient at MD Anderson South!

Mar 21, 2025

The kindness and care extended to me throughout my time there.

Mar 21, 2025

Staff. All were very nice.

Mar 21, 2025

The team were excellent, they took time to make sure I understood and explained everything in great detail. They had a plan in place and knew how to make it make sense to us.

Mar 21, 2025

Professional atmosphere of staff, cleanliness of facility. Ease of parking and locating the area you need to be in. Drs. were very pleasant, took great amount of time with you to explain what the plan is for your treatment. Answered all questions very knowledgeable and explained in terms that you could understand. All in all a great experience considering the reason that I am seeing the doctors.

Mar 13, 2025

I appreciate the kindness and the friendlyness from the staff and the doctors. It feels very familiar and I feel comfortable.

Mar 13, 2025

They made me very comfortable and they were very knowledgeable