Dr. Ghulam Abbas

Dr. Ghulam Abbas, MD, MHCM, is a thoracic surgeon specializing in complex lung and esophageal surgeries, thoracic oncology, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He currently serves as Chief of Thoracic Surgery and Director of the Lung Cancer Program at West Virginia University Cancer Institute. Dr. Abbas earned his medical degree from Allama Iqbal Medical College in Pakistan, completed his general surgery residency at West Virginia University, and his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Kentucky. He also holds a Master’s in Health Care Management from Harvard University.

Dr. Abbas’s clinical expertise spans robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, lung cancer resections, esophageal cancer surgeries, and advanced airway procedures. He has been instrumental in developing minimally invasive approaches to thoracic malignancies, improving patient outcomes through reduced recovery times and enhanced precision. His research interests include surgical innovation, lung cancer screening programs, and improving access to high-quality thoracic surgical care in rural and underserved populations.

In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. Abbas is an active educator and mentor, training surgical residents and fellows in advanced thoracic techniques. He has published extensively on thoracic oncology and minimally invasive surgery, and frequently presents at national and international surgical conferences. Through his leadership in both clinical innovation and surgical education, Dr. Ghulam Abbas continues to shape the future of thoracic oncology care.