Residency: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, 1985, Thoracic Surgery
Residency: Robert Packer Hospital, 1981
MD: Pennsylvania State University, 1976
Clinical Interests
General thoracic surgery, Multidisciplinary evaluation of lung cancer patients, Thymoma/thymectomy for myasthinia gravis, Clinical trials in thoracic malignancy.
Research Interests
All aspects of thoracic oncology and lung cancer. Clinical trials in solid organ cancers.
Specialties & Certification
Thoracic Surgery
Diseases & Conditions Treated
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) Caused by Injury
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) not Related to Injury
Esophageal Cancer
Hyperhidrosis
Lung Cancer
Mesothelioma
Treats
Adults
Treatments/Services
Bronchoscopy
Clinical Trials
Esophageal Surgery
Lung Cancer Screening
Lung Surgery
Mediastinal Surgery
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Pericardiocentesis
Thoracentesis
Thymectomy
Associations/Memberships
American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)
Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
Women in Thoracic Surgery
American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
American Surgical Association (ASA)
Association of Women Surgeons
General Thoracic Surgical Club
Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)
Medical Society of The State of New York
Onondaga County Medical Society
Current Hospital Privileges
Upstate University Hospital
Crouse Hospital
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
VA Medical Center
HealthLinkOnAir Radio Interview
1/27/13 Upstates Lung Cancer Screening Program embraces new ACS lung cancer screening recommendations
10/05/12 Update on new Upstate Cancer Center 9/16/12 New lung cancer screening program at Upstate 10/31/10 Part 1: Lung Cancer 10/31/10 Part 2: Lung Cancer 7/11/10 Rising rate of lung cancer in women
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Research Abstract
Numerous clinical trials are available for patients with all stages of lung cancer, other malignancies of the chest, and malignant pleural effusions. Close coordination with specialists from other departments allows the most up to date clinical treatment and trials, even for patients who are not suitable for surgery.