Education
Medical school: New York University School of Medicine
Residency: General Surgery, New York University School of Medicine
Fellowship: Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, New York University School of Medicine
Board certification: General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha NYU School of Medicine
Daryl and Steven Roth Endowed Professorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine
Memberships and affiliations
Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
TMRW Life Sciences
Clinical experience
Dr. Port’s operative practice spans complex resections for centrally located lung tumors, en-bloc chest-wall excisions, and esophagectomies performed with robotic assistance, procedures that demand meticulous planning and fluent command of three-dimensional anatomy. He introduced real-time bronchoscopic navigation to the thoracic program, enabling accurate nodal staging without thoracotomy and permitting definitive surgery within the same anesthetic session when malignancy is confirmed. His team also pioneered single-incision sympathectomy protocols for hyperhidrosis, reducing operative time and convalescence for benign thoracic disorders.
Research and quality-improvement projects under his direction analyze national databases to benchmark survival after sublobar resections, robotic thymectomy, and extended lymphadenectomy, showing that thoughtful tailoring of operative extent can match oncologic outcomes of more radical procedures while preserving lung function. He collaborates with biomedical engineers to test novel microshell markers that localize small pulmonary nodules without dye dispersion, an advance highlighted at Society of Thoracic Surgeons innovation sessions. Findings from these trials feed directly into institutional pathways that standardize imaging intervals, airway management, and discharge criteria across five affiliated hospitals.
Teaching remains integral to Dr. Port’s career. He co-directs simulation courses where residents practice robotic console skills and crisis-resource management, reinforcing cognitive precision alongside manual dexterity. Visiting scholars from global centers observe live-streamed operations and replicate workflows in their home institutions, expanding the reach of evidence-based thoracic oncology. By weaving data analytics, device innovation, and compassionate communication into everyday practice, Dr. Port demonstrates that surgical excellence rests on continual learning and collaborative inquiry.