Dr. Bernard J. Park, MD, is a thoracic surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of non-heart chest diseases, including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors such as thymoma, chest wall tumors, and malignant pleural mesothelioma, with particular expertise in advanced lung and esophageal cancers. Based at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, he performs more than 300 surgeries per year and sees close to 1,000 patients annually in the clinic. His interest in thoracic surgical oncology began during his surgical residency at Cornell University, where a rotation on the Thoracic Service at MSK exposed him to outstanding multidisciplinary care and inspired his career path. He works closely with colleagues across medical oncology, radiation oncology, and anatomic and molecular pathology to develop individualized treatment plans aimed at improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
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Research papers · PubMed
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Known for
Robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgery
The distinction that sets them apart from other thoracic surgeons.
Specializes in
Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)
A narrow focus means they see far more of these cases than a general surgeon.
Background
Education
Medical school: BS, Chemistry, Georgetown University · MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Residency: General Surgery - New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center · Cardiothoracic Surgery - NewYork Presbyterian/Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Fellowship: Thoracic Surgery - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Thoracic Surgery - Mayo Clinic