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Dr. David R.Jones

Top thoracic surgeon specializing in lung cancer, esophageal cancer, germ cell tumor, thymic carcinoma and tracheal cancer.

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About

Dr. David R. Jones, MD is an esteemed thoracic surgical oncologist and Chair of the Department of Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). He specializes in the surgical treatment of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, and other thoracic malignancies. After earning his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine, he completed his general surgery residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a thoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Board-certified in both Surgery and Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Jones combines surgical excellence with innovation in minimally invasive and robotic techniques to improve patient outcomes and recovery times.

Why they are a top doctor

Research papers · PubMed

659

Published, peer-reviewed work, the clearest public measure of expertise in a specialty.

Cited by other doctors

47.3k

How often other doctors and researchers build on their work.

Known for

Minimally invasive surgery and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)

The distinction that sets them apart from other thoracic surgeons.

Specializes in

Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)

A narrow focus means they see far more of these cases than a general surgeon.

Background

Education

Medical school: West Virginia University

Residency: General Surgery - West Virginia University

Residency: Thoracic Surgery - University of North Carolina

Fellowship: Molecular Oncology - University of North Carolina

Board certification: General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

Awards

National Cancer Institute, Board of Scientific Counselors

President, Southern Thoracic Surgical Association

Chair, Tumor Progression Metastasis Study Section, National Cancer Institute

West Virginia University School of Medicine Distinguished Alumnus

American Association for Cancer Research Career Development Award for Translational Lung Cancer Research

President, American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Memberships and affiliations

American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)

Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)

Chair, AATS-MSK Thoracic Surgery Oncology Group

International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Where they practice

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

NCI-Designated Comprehensive · New York, NY

1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065

Trials for lung cancer

Recruiting · Observational

Measuring Outcomes for Patients with Stage I Lung Cancer Surgery

Lung Cancer · Across 7 states

Adult, Older adult · All sexes · NCT06424327

Recruiting · Observational

Helping Researchers Understand Lung Cancer Through Special Fluid Tests

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer · Across 2 states

Adult, Older adult · All sexes · NCT05424029

Recruiting · Phase 2/Phase 3 · Interventional

Combining New Treatments to Improve Care for Lung Cancer Patients

Previously Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer · Across 51 states

Adult, Older adult · All sexes · NCT03851445

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Dr. Matthew Bott

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Address

530 East 74th Street New York NY 10021

Phone

Known for

Minimally invasive surgery and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)

Treats

Lung cancer, Esophageal cancer, Germ cell tumor, Thymic carcinoma, Tracheal cancer

Specialty

Thoracic Surgeon

Insurance accepted

HMO

EPO

PPO

POS

Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only) PPO

Plans change over time. If yours is not listed it may still be accepted, so always confirm with the office.

Why this doctor is listed

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