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John Kucharczuk, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Philadelphia, PA

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Thoracic Surgery • Philadelphia, PA

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology

Physician Lead, Integrated Thoracic Oncology Program, University of Pennsylvania Health System

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  • Office

    3400 Spruce Street
    4 Silverstein Bldg
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-662-4988

Summary

  • Dr. Kucharczuk is a board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic surgery. He specializes in Surgical Thoracic Oncology focusing on the treatment of lung cancer and esophageal cancer.

Clinical Expertise

  • Adult general thoracic surgery, Thoracic surgical oncology, Minimally invasive thoracic surgery, Esophageal surgery, Mesothelioma surgery, Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, Bronchoscopy, Rigid bronchoscopy, Flexible bronchoscopy

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1999 - 2001
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1999
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1993 - 2024
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2014
  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2010-2014
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2010-2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Implications of Hospital Volume on Costs Following Esophagectomy in the United States  
    Gregory T Kennedy, Sunil Singhal, John C Kucharczuk, Jarrod D Predina, Andrew D Newton, Journal of gastrointestinal surgery

Press Mentions

  • What Women Need to Know About Lung Cancer
    What Women Need to Know About Lung CancerNovember 1st, 2019
  • Improving Surgery for Mesothelioma with Glowing Tumor Technology
    Improving Surgery for Mesothelioma with Glowing Tumor TechnologyAugust 9th, 2018
  • 'Big Bang Theory' Actress Kate Micucci, 43, Developed Lung Cancer Despite Never Smoking. Here's What to Know
    'Big Bang Theory' Actress Kate Micucci, 43, Developed Lung Cancer Despite Never Smoking. Here's What to KnowDecember 14th, 2023

Professional Memberships

External Links

  • Penn Medicinehttps://www.pennmedicine.org/providers/profile/john-kucharczuk?y_source=1_MTQ4NDc0NDQtNDgzLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

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