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Dr. Annie Ray Su, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Baylor College of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: pancreatic cancer, cancer, ovarian cancer, and more.

1701 Sunset Boulevard
Houston, TX 77005

(713) 526-5511

Dr. Annie Ray Su, MD is a medical oncologist in Houston, TX specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Annie Ray Su, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist and MEDICAL CLINIC OF HOUSTON, LLP.

Office Locations

Address:

1701 Sunset Boulevard
Houston, TX 77005

Some issues Dr. Annie Ray Su, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Platelet Disorders

Platelet disorders are conditions caused by abnormally low or high levels of platelets in the blood, or by platelets that do not function correctly. Platelets are small blood cells that help stop bleeding by clumping together and forming blood clots, allowing the body to heal.

Thrombocytopenia is a disorder where people have too few platelets. With too few platelets in the bloodstream, the blood is unable to properly clot. People with thrombocytopenia may experience prolonged external and internal bleeding. Large purple bruises (ecchymoses) and small red skin spots (petechiae) in the skin and mouth are common in those with thrombocytopenia. Other symptoms of the disorder include bleeding gums, blood in bodily fluids, and fatigue. Thrombocytopenia most often arises from a different condition or treatment, such as alcoholism, autoimmune disease, cancer treatments, viruses (such as Hepatitis C and HIV), bone marrow diseases (such as leukemia and aplastic anemia), enlarged spleen, and exposure to toxic chemicals. In rare cases, thrombocytopenia is inherited.

Thrombocytosis is a disorder where people have too high of a concentration of platelets. Excess platelets can cause blood to clot in the veins. Blood clots in the veins are particularly dangerous, as they can obstruct blood flow and cause heart attacks and strokes. Thrombocytosis has two forms:

Thrombocythemia, also referred to as primary or essential thrombosis (ET), develops from irregular bone marrow cells that produce too many platelets. The cause of these bone marrow cells is unknown.
Reactive thrombosis (RT), also referred to as secondary thrombosis, arises from a different condition such as cancer, anemia, spleen removal, or infection. It is most common in older adults, but can occur in people of all ages. Symptoms of reactive thrombosis may gradually develop over time and typically include bruising, gum bleeding, and blood clotting.
Dysfunctional platelets are unable to perform the clotting function in the blood. People with dysfunctional platelets may have normal or low platelet counts. Causes of dysfunctional platelets include autoimmune disorders, hemolysis, infections, blood and bone marrow problems, and liver or kidney conditions.

If a doctor suspects a patient has a platelet disorder, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Platelet disorders can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights. Tests measuring prothrombin time (PT), or how long it takes for blood to clot, can also detect dysfunctional platelets. If platelets do not coagulate within a certain time frame, the patient most likely has dysfunctional platelets.

Treatments for low platelet counts include steroids like Prednisone, that can assist with platelet production. If a patient's low platelet count is caused by spleen problems, spleen removal (splenectomy) may be recommended. To treat the prolonged bleeding caused by thrombocytopenia, doctors frequently prescribe Dempressin, a hormone that promotes blood clotting. Antifibrinolytic medications such as tranexamic acid may also aid in the promotion of clotting and the prevention of bleeding. For patients with severe platelet disorders (either low platelet count and dysfunctional platelets), blood transfusions may be prescribed. Platelet blood transfusions deliver donated platelets to patients intravenously, replenishing the volume of functioning platelets.

Patients with high platelet counts are frequently prescribed a daily dose of over-the-counter medication aspirin. Platelet-lowering medications, such as hydroxyurea and Intron A, may reduce the likelihood of blood clot formation. Excess platelets may also be removed from the blood by a procedure called plateletpheresis or platelet reduction apheresis, where blood is drawn, circulated into a centrifuge that separates the blood components, and returned to the body with some platelets extracted. Plateletpheresis is a rare procedure reserved for patients who have severe clotting.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with low blood counts should avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and activities that could lead to injury. Patients with high blood count are advised to drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and to avoid smoking. Many people with platelet disorders can live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

doctor visit	116
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	35

aspiration	17
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	51
bone marrow tests	34
chemotherapy	51
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	467
hospital care	339
inpatient care	339
minimally invasive procedures	133

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	58
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	30

aspiration	23
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	113
blood draw	33
bone marrow tests	47
chemotherapy	113
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	1005
hospital care	392
inpatient care	392
minimally invasive procedures	202

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	58
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	154
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	34

aspiration	21
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	115
blood draw	42
bone marrow tests	43
chemotherapy	115
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	910
hospital care	343
inpatient care	343
minimally invasive procedures	169
preventive care	13
vaccines	13

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	36
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	28

aspiration	27
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	144
blood draw	51
bone marrow tests	54
chemotherapy	144
diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	1091
hospital care	567
inpatient care	567
minimally invasive procedures	221

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	27

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	133
blood draw	36
chemotherapy	133
doctor visit	1140
hospital care	418
inpatient care	418
minimally invasive procedures	263

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	35
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	16
Cancer	25

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	173
blood draw	49
chemotherapy	173
doctor visit	1267
hospital care	356
inpatient care	356
minimally invasive procedures	275

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	23
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	14
Cancer	26

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	131
blood draw	31
chemotherapy	131
doctor visit	1053
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136
minimally invasive procedures	300

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	19
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	25

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	307
blood draw	32
chemotherapy	307
doctor visit	2210
hospital care	763
inpatient care	763
minimally invasive procedures	600

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Annie Ray Su, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Annie Ray Su, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

aspiration	22
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	145
blood draw	39
bone marrow tests	44
chemotherapy	145
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	1030
hospital care	378
inpatient care	378
minimally invasive procedures	270
preventive care	13
vaccines	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Annie Ray Su, MD.

**Gender**
Female	169
Male	124

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	240
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	21
75 to 84	111
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	99

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Annie Ray Su, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Annie Ray Su, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	23
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Annie Ray Su, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2007. She completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2007)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2010)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Annie Ray Su, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist

MEDICAL CLINIC OF HOUSTON, LLP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Annie Ray Su, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$910 XGEVA $354	Vectibix $220	Neulasta $13	Kyprolis $12	$310
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$851 SANDOSTATIN LAR $139	PROMACTA $136	TASIGNA $113	VOTRIENT $78	AFINITOR $74	Other $312
Genentech USA, Inc.	$507 Gazyva $132	Kadcyla $99	Avastin $82	TARCEVA $64	Alecensa $62	Other $68
Pfizer Inc.	$459 IBRANCE $343	TALZENNA $44	RETACRIT $17	LORBRENA $12	TORISEL $11	Other $32
Celgene Corporation	$390 Abraxane $199	Revlimid $144	Pomalyst $47
Other	$2,293 OPDIVO $258	KEYTRUDA $176	IMBRUVICA $93	ZEJULA $82	SOLIRIS $82	Other $1,601

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,645
Education	$767

Biography

Dr. Annie Su practices adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology in Houston, TX. In addition to English, she speaks Mandarin. Clinical interests for Dr. Su include platelet disorders, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and lung cancer. Dr. Su is affiliated with Houston Methodist. Dr. Su attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine. She completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.