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Traveling to Houston for Cancer Care | Burzynski Clinic

Sep 30 2026 | By: Burzynski Clinic

What Should You Know Before Traveling to Houston for Cancer Care?

Send your medical records ahead so they can be reviewed before you arrive, check clinic hours before booking flights, bring a second person to the consultation, and confirm how many days the visit may require before booking a return. Burzynski Clinic is open 9 to 5 Monday through Thursday and closed Friday through Sunday.

Patients travel to our Houston, Texas clinic from across the United States and internationally, so these questions come up every week.

Records First, Travel Second

The most common sequencing mistake is booking travel before records have been reviewed.

At Burzynski Clinic, medical records are reviewed before an initial consultation is scheduled, which determines whether care here is an appropriate fit. Allow one to two weeks for records to be gathered, particularly when several institutions are involved.

You may sign a release authorizing us to request records on your behalf. Details are on the prospective patient page.

Build the Clinic Schedule Into Your Flights

Our working hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday, and we are closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

That schedule catches people out. Arriving Thursday evening for a Friday appointment is a common and entirely avoidable error.

Confirm your appointment day and expected duration before booking, and ask whether follow up over several days is likely for your situation.

What to Bring

A short packing list saves considerable stress on arrival.

  • Copies of records and imaging discs, even if they were sent in advance
  • A current medication list including doses and supplements
  • Insurance information or self-pay details as applicable
  • A written list of your questions, prepared before you travel
  • A companion, if at all possible

The written question list matters more when traveling. Consultations feel compressed when you have flown in for them, and prepared questions get asked while improvised ones get forgotten.

Why a Second Person Helps

Most people retain a fraction of what is said in a consultation, and that share drops when the conversation is emotionally difficult.

A companion catches what you miss, asks what you did not think of, and gives you someone to talk it through with afterward.

If nobody can travel with you, ask whether a family member can join by phone or video. Many patients find that a workable substitute.

Practical Details for the Trip

The clinic is located at 9432 Katy Freeway in Houston, near Memorial City, with hotels within a short drive.

International patients should allow time for visa arrangements where required and may wish to ask about interpretation services when scheduling.

Keep receipts for travel connected to medical care, since some costs may be deductible depending on your circumstances. A tax professional can advise on your specific situation. Our team can be reached through the contact page for logistical questions.

"Patients who have travelled a long way have already spent something to be here, and the least we owe them is a visit built on records we have actually read beforehand," says Stanislaw R. Burzynski, MD, PhD, Founder of Burzynski Clinic.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I schedule a first visit?

We ask for one to two weeks notice so records, films, and other information can be obtained from your current providers. Complete records are what allow a first visit to be substantive.

Do you see international patients?

Yes. Patients contact us from outside the United States regularly, and our main line serves both domestic and international callers. Ask about interpretation needs and documentation when you schedule.

How long should I plan to stay in Houston?

It depends on your situation and what the visit involves. Ask when scheduling rather than assuming a single day, and avoid booking a tight return until the plan is confirmed.

Plan the Trip Around the Records

Everything else is easier once those are in hand. To begin, start the prospective patient process with Burzynski Clinic in Houston, Texas, or call 1-713-335-5697.

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