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Daniela Molena, MD, Thoracic Surgery, New York, NY

DanielaMolenaMD

Thoracic Surgery New York, NY

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

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director, Robotic and Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Director of Thoracic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Overview of Dr. Molena

Dr. Daniela Molena is a thoracic surgeon in New York, NY @ Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Monmouth NJ. She received her medical degree from University of Padua College of Medicine and has been in practice 23 years. She also speaks multiple languages, including Italian. She specializes in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, thoracic surgical oncology, and is experienced in esophageal cancer, complex gastrointestinal reconstruction, gastroesophageal reflux, hiatal hernia, esophageal diverticula, esophageal perforation, and diaphragmatic hernia.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2009 - 2011
  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2009
  • University of Padua College of Medicine
    University of Padua College of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2007 - Present
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - Present
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2016 - Present
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2011 - 2017
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2010 - 2010
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014
  • James Adams Award University of Rochester Medical Center, 2009
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • True, True, and Unrelated—Complications and Survival After Hybrid Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy  
    Katherine D Gray, Daniela Molena, JAMA Surgery
  • A Genomic-Pathologic Annotated Risk Model to Predict Recurrence in Early-Stage Lung Adenocarcinoma  
    Matthew J Bott, Daniela Molena, Prasad S Adusumilli, JAMA Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: Are There Significant Benefits?  
    Mungo B, Molena D, Curr Surg Reports, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Outcomes of Lung Cancer Surgery after Neo-adjuvant Treatment: A NSQIP Analysis.
    Mungo B, Zogg CK, Yang SC, Battafarano RJ, Brock MV, Molena D, ACS, San Francisco, CA, 10/26/2014
  • Does Neo-adjuvant Therapy for Esophageal Cancer Increase Postoperative Morbidity or Mortality?
    Mungo B, Molena D, Stem M, Yang SC, Battafarano RJ, Brock MV, Lidor AO, ISDE 2014, San Francisco, CA, 9/22/2014
  • Prevalence, Impact and Predictors of Hospital Acquired Conditions after Major Surgical Resection for Cancer: A NSQIP Analysis.
    Molena D, Mungo B, Stem M, Lidor AO, DDW 2014, Presidential Session, Chicago, IL, 5/3/2014
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Lectures

  • Using Molecular Diagnostics Across the Cancer Care Continuum to Enhance the Care of Esophageal and Gastric Cancer 
    ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium - San Francisco, CA - 1/23/2020
  • Role of Robotic Surgery in Thoracic Disease. 
    Porto Algre, RS, Brazil - 7/21/2014
  • Up to date: Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach for Esophageal Cancer. 
    Padova, Italy - 6/19/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Surgical Resection After Definitive Non-Operative Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Surgical Resection After Definitive Non-Operative Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung CancerMay 8th, 2023
  • Treatment of Esophageal/Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma in Patients with History of Prior Bariatric Surgery
    Treatment of Esophageal/Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma in Patients with History of Prior Bariatric SurgeryMay 7th, 2023
  • Should All Women Be Routinely Screened for Lung Cancer?
    Should All Women Be Routinely Screened for Lung Cancer?March 2nd, 2022
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Italian