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Richard Battafarano, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Lutherville, MD

RichardJamesBattafaranoMDPhD

Thoracic Surgery • Lutherville, MD

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology

Associate Professor of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Regional Director of General Thoracic Surgery, Chief Division of General Thoracic Surgery. Lung Cancer and Esophageal disease.

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  • Office

    10751 Falls Road
    Lutherville, MD 21093
    Phone+1 410-583-2900
    Fax+1 410-583-2654

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1997 - 1999
  • University of Minnesota
    University of Minnesota PhD, Biomedical Sciences , 1991 - 1997
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1997
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1991 - 1998
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alumni Achievement Award, Alumnus of the Year Devon Preparatory School, 2019
  • Best Doctors, Thoracic Surgey Baltimore Magazine, 2008, 2013
  • Member Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 2009
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • COVID-19 Story Tip: Johns Hopkins Patient Breathes Easier After Nearly Yearlong Battle Following COVID-19
    COVID-19 Story Tip: Johns Hopkins Patient Breathes Easier After Nearly Yearlong Battle Following COVID-19May 19th, 2021
  • Esophageal Cancer: Have We Made Any Progress?
    Esophageal Cancer: Have We Made Any Progress?May 21st, 2019
  • Nivolumab +/- Relatlimab Prior to Chemoradiation with II/III Gastro/Esophageal Cancer
    Nivolumab +/- Relatlimab Prior to Chemoradiation with II/III Gastro/Esophageal CancerFebruary 7th, 2017
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Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • None, N/A

External Links

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