2024 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*

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

Stephen Spindel, MD

Attending Surgeon, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Lung Program

Tamar B. Nobel, MD, MPH

Attending Thoracic Surgeon

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 

Montefiore.org
Einsteinmed.edu

*SRTR Patient Survival Report, January 2024