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Lyall Gorenstein, MD, Thoracic Surgery, New York, NY

LyallArnoldGorensteinMD

Thoracic Surgery New York, NY

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

Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Columbia P&S

Overview of Dr. Gorenstein

Dr. Lyall Gorenstein is a board certified thoracic surgeon based in New York, specializing in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, thoracic surgical oncology, pectus excavatum and chest wall abnormalities. He completed his medical education at the University of Toronto and further specialized with a fellowship in thoracic oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has extensive experience managing conditions like hiatal hernia, esophageal diseases, lung cancer, mediastinal tumors, pectus excavatum, and hyperhidrosis. Dr. Gorenstein has contributed to several publications, with research interests in areas such as malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer, esophageal diseases, esophageal cancer, hyperhidrosis, pectus deformities and treatment for anastomotic leaks. He has been recognized by Castle Connolly annually as a top doctor and holds a Fellow (FACS) designation from the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • University of Toronto
    University of TorontoThoracic and Cardiac surgery, 1990 - 1992
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center/University of Texas Medical School at Houston
    University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center/University of Texas Medical School at HoustonFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1989 - 1990
  • Ontario Cancer Institute
    Ontario Cancer InstituteMasters, Multidrug Resistant Lung Cancer, 1989 - 1990
  • University of Toronto
    University of TorontoSurgery, 1983 - 1988
  • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
    University of Toronto Faculty of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - Present
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2017 - 2017
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • Hudson Valley Magazine Castle Connolly, 2006-2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Committees

  • Division Thoracic Surgery, Quality Assurance New York Presbyterian 2015 - 2023

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    MVP Healthcare HMO
    MVP Healthcare PPO
    Oxford Health Freedom
    Oxford Health Liberty
    PacificSource Preferred PSN
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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