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Stefan Kachala, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Hartford, CT

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Thoracic Surgery Hartford, CT

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

Division Chief - Thoracic Surgery Trinity Health of New England

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  • Office

    1000 Asylum Ave
    Suite 4302
    Hartford, CT 06105
    Phone+1 860-714-5237
    Fax+1 860-714-8097

Summary

  • Stefan Kachala, MD, is a highly qualified Thoracic Surgeon based in Hartford, CT, specializing in Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, and Thoracic Surgical Oncology. His extensive education includes a Residency in Surgery from New York Presbyterian Hospital, a Thoracic Surgery Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and a B.A., cum laude, in Molecular Biology from Rutgers University. Currently, he holds Chief positions in Thoracic Surgery at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and Saint Mary's Hospital. He has significant experience in esophagectomy, robotic thoracic surgery, and robotic bronchoscopy. Dr. Kachala is also a published author in reputable medical journals, with works cited by numerous other publications. His commendable achievements include being a finalist in the C. Walton Lillehei Resident Forum, earning a Resident Research Scholarship, and receiving a Cancer Research Training Award, among others.

Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2014 - 2017
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Surgery, 2007 - 2014
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolClass of 2007
  • Rutgers College, Rutgers University
    Rutgers College, Rutgers UniversityB.A., Molecular Biology, Cum Laude, 1997 - 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2014 - 2018
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Finalist C. Walton Lillehei Resident Forum (AATS), 2013
  • Resident Research Scholarship American College of Surgeon, 2010
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society RWJMS-UMDNJ, 2007
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Mesothelin Overexpression Is a Marker of Tumor Aggressiveness and Is Associated with Reduced Recurrence-free and Overall Survival in Early-Stage Lung Adenocarcinoma  
    Kachala S, Bograd AJ, Villena-Vargas J, Suzuki K, Servais EL, Kadota K, Chou JF, Sima CS, Vertes E, Rusch VW, Travis WD, Sadelain M, Adusumilli PS, Clinical Cancer Research, 1/15/2014
  • Lung Transplantation for Multifocal Lung Adenocarcinoma  
    Kachala SS and Murthy SC, Thoracic Surgery Clinics, 1/1/2014
  • Adusumilli PS High-SUVmax on FDG-PET indicates pleomorphic subtype in epithelioid malignant pleural mesothelioma: Supportive evidence to reclassify pleomorphic as non-...  
    Kadota K, Kachala SS, Nitadori JI, Suzuki K, Dunphy MP, Sima CS, Travis WD, Rusch VW, Journal of Thoracic Oncology, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Mesothelin Expression Promotes An Aggressive Phenotype Of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
    Vertes EL, Kachala S, Servais E, Rodriguez L, Rusch W, Sadelain M, Adusumilli P, Oncology-Tumor Biology Forum of the 6th Annual Academic Surgical Congress (ASC), Huntington Beach, CA, 1/1/2011
  • Mesothelin expression promotes invasive phenotype and matrix metalloproteinase secretion in pleural mesothelioma.
    Servais E, Colovos C, Kachala S, Rodriguez L, Kadota K, Rusch V, Sadelain M, Adusumilli P, Basic Science Forum at the 10th International Conference of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group, Kyoto, Japan, 1/31/2010
  • Ghinassi B, Ferro L, Kachala S, Riviere I, Sadelain M, Migliaccio AF, Basic Science Forum of the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology, Orlando, FL, 1/4/2010
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Lectures

  • Beneficial Role of Antigen Commensalism in Mesothelin-Targeted T-cell Therapy for Lung Adenocarcinoma. 
    1/27/2015
  • Mesothelin Overexpression Imparts an Aggressive Phenotype and Decreases Recurrence-Free Survival in Early Stage Lung Adenocarcinoma. 
    Minneapolis, MN - 1/4/2013
  • Mesothelin is a commonly expressed tumor marker in lung adenocarcinoma (LAC) that imparts an aggressive phenotype-a candidate molecular target. 
    Amsterdam, Netherlands - 1/3/2011

Press Mentions

  • Robots Help Saint Francis Treat Lung Cancer
    Robots Help Saint Francis Treat Lung CancerOctober 11th, 2024

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