Dr. James Huang, MD

General Surgeon
Thoracic Surgeon

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Dr. Huang practices General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery in New York, New York.

Physician Profile for Dr. James Huang, MD

Address:: 1275 York Avenue; New York, NY 10065

Personal Facts

Personal Facts:: Male; Physician Website: http://www.mskcc.org
: HealthGrades Recognized Doctors are board certified in the specialty they practice; have never had their license restricted or revoked; are free of state or federal disciplinary actions; and are free of any malpractice claims.
Professional Interests:: Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma; Mediastinal Tumors; Lung Cancer; Esophageal Cancer; Minimally Invasive Surgery;, Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS), VATS Lobectomy; Pulmonary Metastases; Mesothelioma; Bronchoscopy, , Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS); Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; Tracheobronchial and Esophageal Stents
Physician Treats:: Lung cancer, Esophageal cancer

Patient / Medical Philosophy: I am a surgeon who specializes in the treatment of cancers of the chest including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, thymoma, thymic carcinoma, mediastinal tumors, lung metastases, and mesothelioma. When possible, I utilize minimally invasive surgical techniques to reduce trauma and speed the recovery process. Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy permits the removal of lung tumors through small incisions, and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) now provides a much less invasive method to biopsy and stage lung cancer.

I have a special interest in the treatment of patients with thymoma, thymic carcinoma, and other mediastinal tumors. My research centers on increasing our knowledge about these uncommon diseases. By examining the genetic and molecular characteristics of thymomas and thymic carcinomas, we can better understand how these tumors develop and can create new targeted therapies to treat them. To enhance the quality of our care, I developed and maintain the MSKCC thymoma database to follow the outcomes of our patients. My colleagues and I are actively pursuing clinical trials to find more-effective therapies to treat these tumors. The treatment of these tumors often requires a collaborative effort between surgeons, oncologists and radiation oncologists, and we are fortunate here at MSKCC to have a team of experts specifically interested in thymoma and thymic carcinoma.

In addition, I am also committed to the training of future leaders in thoracic surgery. I lead the teaching program for our fellows in thoracic surgery and serve on a national committee overseeing all thoracic surgery training programs in the United States. The interaction we have with our fellows and students is a continual source of renewal and enrichment. Educating the physicians of tomorrow is a unique privilege that will continue to advance our fight against cancer.

Experience / Training

Specialties:: General Surgery; (HealthGrades has verified that Dr. James Huang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery); A self-designated specialty or practice area is not equivalent to, nor does it imply, ABMS Board Certification or special training and competence.; Thoracic Surgery; (HealthGrades has verified that Dr. James Huang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery); A self-designated specialty or practice area is not equivalent to, nor does it imply, ABMS Board Certification or special training and competence.

Medical School:: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York, NY
Residency:: Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Fellowship:: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Disciplinary Actions: HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. James Huang, MD as of 07/10/2009.
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.

Malpractice History: HealthGrades did not find any closed malpractice claims for Dr. James Huang, MD in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, or West Virginia. Learn More

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