Dr. Matthew Bott, MD, is a thoracic surgeon specializing in the treatment of cancers of the chest, including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, thymic tumors, and neuroendocrine tumors. He brings extensive experience with the latest technology to diagnose and treat a wide variety of thoracic diseases affecting the lung, esophagus, and chest wall. His clinical expertise also extends to noncancerous conditions, including anti-reflux procedures and hiatal hernia repair. Seeing approximately 1,000 patients per year, Dr. Bott is committed to providing treatment options that deliver strong long-term outcomes while enabling patients to recover quickly and return to their daily lives. He performs most operations using minimally invasive techniques, which require smaller incisions and have been shown to minimize discomfort and speed recovery.
Why they are a top doctor
Research papers · PubMed
151
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Known for
Minimally invasive surgery and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)
The distinction that sets them apart from other thoracic surgeons.
Specializes in
Robotic bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
A narrow focus means they see far more of these cases than a general surgeon.
Background
Education
Medical school: MD, University of Virginia
Residency: General Surgery - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Surgery - Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital · Research Fellowship - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board certifications: General Surgery · Cardiothoracic Surgery