Dr. DanielaMolena

Dr. Daniela Molena, MD, is an experienced thoracic surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the chest, including cancers of the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, and pleura. She serves as Director of the Esophageal Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), where she leads a dedicated team focused on esophageal cancer care. Dr. Molena also brings deep expertise in benign esophageal diseases, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett's esophagus, hiatal hernia, and dysmotility disorders such as achalasia, diverticula, and ineffective motility. Performing approximately 500 operations and caring for roughly 1,500 patients each year, she employs minimally invasive techniques whenever possible, including video-assisted thoracic surgery and laparoscopic and robotic procedures, to reduce pain and speed recovery.