Dr. James Huang, MD, is a highly respected thoracic surgeon and a leading authority in the surgical treatment of lung, esophageal, and mediastinal cancers. He serves as an Attending Surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and is a member of the Department of Surgery's Thoracic Service, where he plays an integral role in delivering world-class cancer care. Dr. Huang earned his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed both his general surgery residency and thoracic surgery fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. Board-certified in thoracic surgery, he is renowned for his expertise in complex thoracic procedures, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted approaches.
Why they are a top doctor
Research papers · PubMed
368
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Cited by other doctors
19.5k
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
Bronchoscopy
A narrow focus means they see far more of these cases than a general surgeon.
Background
Education
Medical school: Columbia University
Residency: General Surgery - Brigham and Women's Hospital · Cardiothoracic Surgery - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center
Fellowships: Thoracic Surgery - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board certification: General Surgery · Thoracic Surgery
Awards
Tsuguo Naruke Lectureship Award for Surgery, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
Valerie Rusch Mentored Career Development Program host designation, AATS Foundation
Memberships and affiliations
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Weill Cornell Medicine
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)
Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)