2023 Highlights
Montefiore Einstein Thoracic and Lung Surgery
The Montefiore Einstein Thoracic and Lung Surgery program has undergone a magnificent transformation over the past five years, excelling in all three pillars of academic surgery: clinical excellence, research breakthroughs, and quality education. We have a world-class thoracic surgical oncology and general thoracic surgery team, supported by the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our expertise addresses every lung condition ranging from benign lung disease to lung cancer to end-stage lung failure and lung transplantation. Our referral patient community includes Westchester, lower Hudson Valley, Fairfield County, and the boroughs of New York City. The Montefiore Einstein Health System offers state-of-the-art surgical care, early detection, multidisciplinary care, and personalized therapy for our patients.
DATA & STATISTICS
By the numbers
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95%
of our lung cancer operations are minimally invasive
49%
of our lung cancer operations are “lung sparing”
1st
in New York State to perform a liver-lung transplant
1st
highest survival rate in New York City while waiting for a lung transplant*
Innovations and Achievements
Pioneering the future of treatment and care
Research Review
Improving care and outcomes through research
Clinical Trials
Advancing care through clinical trials
Montefiore Einstein Thoracic Surgery participates in both national and clinical trials, a selection of which are highlighted below.
An Open Label, Randomized Study of Neoadjuvant Nivolumab and Chemotherapy, With or Without Sub-ablative Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, for Resectable Stage IIA to IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (CA209-6K6) GIVEN
Thoracotomy Versus Thoracoscopic Management of Pulmonary Metastases in Patients With Osteosarcoma
Comparing Proton Therapy to Photon Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Cancer (NCT03801876)
An Open Label, Randomized Study of Neoadjuvant Nivolumab and Chemotherapy, With or Without Sub-ablative Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, for Resectable Stage IIA to IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Inhaled Treprostinil in Subjects With Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (TETON-PPF)
Pulmonary Hypertension Screening in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease for Earlier Detection (PHINDER)
PRESENTATIONS
Presentations and Publications
35
invited talks or posters at national/international meetings
19
authored or co-authored publications
Lung Cancer Screening Program
Montefiore Einstein Thoracic and Lung Surgery together with Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center has one of the country’s most established, longest-running lung cancer screening programs. Our experienced and well-regarded team is dedicated to helping people like you find signs of lung cancer as early as possible.
High Risk Lung Nodule Clinic and incidental pulmonary nodule program
Montefiore Einstein Thoracic Surgeon, Neel Chudgar, MD, facilitated by an award from LUNGevity, has a program focused on an automated, AI-based program to identify, track, and risk stratify patients found to have incidental lung nodules so they aren’t lost to follow up. To make referrals to this program or to learn more, call 718-862-8840 or email nchudgar@montefiore.org.
Team News
New roles and additions to our department
Jeffrey McGrath, RDN, CDN, CNSC
Administrative Dietitian, Advanced Pulmonary Failure & Lung Transplant Program
Denise Bannister
Assistant Director, Lung Operations
Rachel Amarosa, ATC
Assistant Director of Communications & Outreach, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation
Mariam Ali, LPN
Lung Transplant
Tiffany Tavarez
Sr. Clerk
Patient referrals
At Montefiore Einstein Thoracic Surgery, we know providing patients with the best possible care includes teamwork and trust. We work closely with our valued referring physicians to ensure open communication and reliable expertise.
Contact us
To refer a patient, please call our Comprehensive Lung Program hotline 718-920-LUNG (5864).
Greene Medical Arts Pavilion
3400 Bainbridge Avenue
5th Floor
Bronx, NY 10467
*SRTR Patient Survival Report, January 2024