
Thomas Shellenberger, MD
Head and Neck Surgical OncologySurgical Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
MaleAbout Thomas Shellenberger and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
Empathy and caring are the cornerstones of my practice.
Specializing In
Thyroid cancer, Oral Cavity cancer, Advanced Skin cancers, Melanoma
Interests & Activities
I enjoy relaxing with family, civic activities, long-distance running, music and sports.
Research and Publications
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Thomas+Shellenberger
Hospital Affiliations
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Preferred Phone Number
480-256-6444
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Texas Medical School-Houston, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, 2006
- Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital, General Surgery, 2003
- Fellowship: University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital, Wound Care, 2000
- Fellowship: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 1999
- Medical School: University of Miami School of Medicine, 1995
- Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 1995
- Internship: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 1992
- Residency: Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, General Dentistry, 1991
- Residency: Berkshire Medical Center, General Dentistry, 1990
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2004
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Locations
- Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, a department of Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
- 2946 East Banner Gateway Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85234
- Banner Gateway Medical Center - Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2946 East Banner Gateway Drive, Suite A, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Testimonials
4.9 out of 5.0
460 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
He took his time, explained everything and gave me assurance as we moved forward
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
He was very knowledgeable about my test and assured me my condition was being monitored properly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
He was patient and explained things well. He was easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
He listens and is very attentive and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
He is a great oncologist. He is kind and caring. He took good care of me During my thyroid cancer. Surgery and afterwards. I have been cancer free since.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
El mejor doctor y muy buena atencion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Es muy profesional muy amable , me explica todas mis dudas, muy atento en todos mis estudios
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
A human being that took his time. Too knew to evaluate the what comes after treatments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Great surgery 9years ago he saved my life
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
He's the perfect doctor! Caring and kind for the patient and their family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
Good bedside manner. Good at answering questions about procedures and the process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr Shellenberger is a very caring and excellent surgeon. He saved my life and I'm forever grateful to him and his staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
He does a great job. Very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
He has been an excellent doctor and friend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
Care taken
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Explained situation so it was understood
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Everyone was very nice and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Dr. Shellenberger is a sweet and funny guy. I am so glad I chose him to be my surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Efficient and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Dr Shellenberger is caring, takes time to listen to you and answers all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
Nice attitude, and very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Knowledgeable and caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2025
He's simply that awesome. I see why he has so many 5 star ratings from his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Dr. Shellenberger is compassionate, respectful, informative, capable and thorough. He does a great job of explaining things in a way that makes you understand everything much clearer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
He is kind, caring and very gifted
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Professional, clear, concise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
He is good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
He is always friendly and professional. He answers my questions. He is kind and soft mannered. Up front he tells me everything I need to know and how I will be taken care of. He makes me feel like I am his only patient when he is talking to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Very impressive doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Not only is he great doctor but he is also a great person. He is very kind, professional and personable. He makes sure that you understand everything and answers any questions you might have. He also has a great team of professionals behind him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
He was aggressive with fighting the cancer and removing it. He saved my life
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Professional and supportive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
He is the best of the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr. Schellenberger has been working with me for over ten years and has always given me the best care and advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
Is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Dr. Shellenberger is gentle with his care and it's very thorough. He takes time to explain each situation until I understand it and takes the time to hear my concerns and questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
He takes the time to answer questions and to discuss my medical needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Great surgeon and also a very caring and friendly man.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
Dr is always friendly and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
He was very open, frank and realistic. He gave us exactly the situation and possible outcomes. I especially appreciated his willingness to be straightforward while being compassionate at the same time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2025
He is a wonderful, caring doctor who explained my condition to me so that I could understand it better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2025
Even though he is not the Doctor Who performed the surgery, he was quite professional and empathetic to what we cancer patients go through. He always seemed concerned about how I was feeling which was reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2025
Takes great care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2025
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2025
Efficient, thorough, honest.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2025
Has both extremely good bed side manner and knowledge
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
Very good care from Dr. Shellenberger. Takes time to answer all questions, is concerned about you, and doesn't rush your visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
He is the best the care I received from him I fill that I am alive because of him. He helped me through everything that I went through to get better and to be Cancer free. I am very grateful to him and I appreciate him so much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2025
Very good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2025
Good care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
Excellent caring surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2025
Top flight!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2025
Dr Shellenberger put everything in layman's terms where we can understand what he was talking about very simplified he was not in a hurry or rushed for anything he took his time with us and explained to us any questions we had at the moment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2025
He listens and is upfront on sharing what actually going on with you...no sugar coating
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
We LOVE Dr Shellenberger and feel blessed to have him and be under his exceptional care, he is a Saint!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2025
Dr. Shellenberger is straight to the point, and knows what is best for the patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2025
He's awesome!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Personalized care, empathy, professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Very knowledgeable and directed me to a higher level of care that was needed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Dr Shellenberger did my surgery and does all of my follow-up visits. He is very precise and personable. I would recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2025
Friendly and caring, gave excellent description of what our options were with positive and negatives to choices. Answered all our questions. Positive outcome from surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr. Shellenberger was reassuring, confident and kind and I left his office feeling well cared for and calmer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Dr Shellenberger and his staff were awesome. They are so professional and kind to help me each and every time. I can not say enough nice things about MD Anderson in general.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Very caring and Amazing bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
He is extremely knowledgable, caring, experienced in his field, thoughtful, personable and he patiently provides explanations that are clear to lay people such as myself.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2024
Compassionate and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
He is a very experienced doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Did a good job of explaining our options for treatment with pros and cons. He also took the time to answer all of our questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2024
Knowledgeable, caring, warm and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Very thoughtful and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
The best and most caring of doctors who takes his time with the patient, listens, and offers excellent advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2024
He's a caring physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Dr Shellenberger always takes the time to explain every procedure and treatment, which puts the patient at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Top of his game.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Dr. Shellenberger is very knowledgeable and skilled. He takes the time to explain everything to me, and listens to all my questions and concerns. Also, he is a very caring man, which really helps to put me at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Dr Shellenberger is always very cordial and answers any questions we may have
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
His is such a good, caring, efficient and respectful doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
He is caring, explains everything an answers all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Dr Shellenberger hands saved my life in February 2016 fantastic DR and one caring man. Dr also had the best supporting team from nursing staff, speech, and all the recovery support. They all are the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
I trusted in what was diagnosed and his treatment plan. Dr. Shellenberger and associates listened to what I had to say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Best doctor and human being
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2024
Great doctor! Very thorough and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2024
Knowledge, caring and through.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2024
Very thorough surgeon. Great communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2024
He tells it like it is
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Dr. Shellenberger was awesome. He thoroughly explained everything and was genuinely interested in my situation. Excellent surgeon. If I had to go through it again I wouldn't change a thing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Thoroughness and competence
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
Dr Shellenberger is very knowledgeable and professional. He answered all my questions and made me feels at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Dr Shellenberger and Clide Merrill are very professional, friendly and communicate well with the patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
He is knowledgeable and helps me to understand what was happening throughout my visits. I would highly recommend him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2024
He helped me back in 2013 and I trust him with my life
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Dr Schellenberger is on top of it!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2024
Very concerned and displayed compassion and made understandable possible treatments for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Very patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2024
Very clear communicator. Easy to talk to. Caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2024
To the point, answered my questions, very kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2024
Very professional and excellent presentation of medical diagnosis
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2024
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