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Inderpal Sarkaria, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Dallas, TX

InderpalSinghSarkariaMD, MBA, FACS

Thoracic Surgery Dallas, TX

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

Professor and Chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center

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  • Office

    5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
    Dallas, TX 75390
    Phone+1 214-645-7700
    Fax+1 214-645-7701

Summary

  • Dr. Inderpal Sarkaria is a thoracic surgeon based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specializes in Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, and Thoracic Surgical Oncology. Dr. Sarkaria earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency in surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He further advanced his skills through fellowships, including an Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship at UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital and a Thoracic Surgery fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he also conducted research in Thoracic Surgical Oncology. Dr. Sarkaria has experience in treating esophageal cancer, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, thymoma, and malignant mesothelioma. He is currently an attending surgeon at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, following his previous position at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Sarkaria's work has been published in various medical journals, and he has conducted multiple clinical trials. He has been recognized as a Fellow by the American College of Surgeons. He also holds an MBA with a focus on healthcare from the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business, where he gave the valedictory address in 2019.

Education & Training

  • University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business
    University of Pittsburgh Katz School of BusinessMBA, Executive Masters of Business Administration in Healthcare, Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society; Valedictory Address, 2018 - 2019
  • UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital
    UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside HospitalFellowship, Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship, 2009 - 2010
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2007 - 2009
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2007 - 2009
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Surgery, 2000 - 2007
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterResearch in Thoracic Surgical Oncology, 2002 - 2004
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2024
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Anatomical Resections Are Superior to Wedge Resections for Overall Survival in Patients with Stage 1 Typical Carcinoids  
    Inderpal Sarkaria, William D Travis, European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Lectures

  • Quality Control and Safety Considerations 
    New York, NY - 10/25/2014
  • Malignant Esophageal: Esophagectomy 
    New York, NY - 10/25/2014

Press Mentions

  • Imaging Technique Tracks down Stray Lung Cancer Cells for Surgeons
    Imaging Technique Tracks down Stray Lung Cancer Cells for SurgeonsJanuary 27th, 2020

Professional Memberships