What Type of Doctor Treats Mesothelioma?
Paul H. Sugarbaker – Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Paul Sugarbaker, FACS, FRCS, graduated from Cornell University Medical College followed by surgical training at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. Sugarbaker is the brother of the late Dr. David Sugarbaker, who dedicated his life to treating mesothelioma. The Harvard University-affiliated program is where he also received his master’s degree in Immunology at the Harvard School of Arts and Sciences. Sugarbaker currently serves as the Chief of the Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Program and the Director of the Center for Gastrointestinal Malignancies at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
Raja M. Flores – Thoracic Surgeon
Raja Michael Flores, MD, is a mesothelioma thoracic surgeon and is currently the Chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital. Additionally, he holds the positions of professor and system chair within the thoracic surgery department for Mount Sinai Doctors. Flores received a BA in biochemistry from New York University and an MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His areas of interest include lung cancer screening, thoracic surgery, pneumonectomy for mesothelioma, and asbestos.
Robert B. Cameron – Thoracic and Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Robert B. Cameron, MD, is a thoracic and cardiothoracic surgeon at UCLA Health in California. Cameron received his degree from the UCLA School of Medicine. Since becoming a doctor, he has received medical board certifications in surgery and thoracic and cardiac surgery. Some areas of Cameron’s expertise include mesothelioma, lung cancer, and surgery. Cameron is a mesothelioma specialist, meaning his education and training are directly related to mesothelioma.
Anne S. Tsao – Medical Oncologist
Anne Tsao is a medical oncologist for the Department of Thoracic-Head & Neck Medical Oncology in the Division of Cancer Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center. MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the top medical centers for mesothelioma treatment in the US. She received her education and training from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her master’s degree from the University of Chicago.
Raphael Bueno – Thoracic Surgery
Raphael Bueno, MD is the chief of the Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery Division at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Bueno is a mesothelioma surgeon specialist with years of expertise and experience in his field. He received his medical degree from the Harvard Medical School and continued his residencies at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Bueno actively participates in research and serves on the board of several divisions for the hospital. Bueno also is a chief professor at Harvard Medical School.
These doctors and their associated medical centers are often accepting new patients. Patients can schedule a consultation with a doctor specializing in mesothelioma by accessing the center’s website and requesting an appointment. Mesothelioma Hub can also help with the journey and walk you through the entire process.
Last updated on June 9th, 2023 at 10:07 pm