
Thomas J Birdas MD MBA, FACS
Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Cardiovascular Surgery
Associate Chief Medical Officer
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545 Barnhill DrEh 215Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone+1 317-944-7728
Fax+1 317-274-2940
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Summary
- Dr. Thomas Birdas is a thoracic surgeon located in Indianapolis, IN, specializing in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, thoracic surgical oncology, and cardiovascular surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Athens, with a residency in surgery and a fellowship in thoracic surgery at the Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium. Dr. Birdas also holds an MBA in the Business of Medicine from Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Currently an Associate Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine, he has expertise in esophageal and gastric cancers, head and neck oncology, and minimally invasive thoracic surgical techniques. He has contributed to several publications concerning thoracic diseases and surgical outcomes, and his research interests include the effectiveness of different surgical and neoadjuvant therapies. Dr. Birdas is recognized as a Regional Top Doctor and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
- Indiana University Kelley School of BusinessMBA, Business of Medicine, 2013 - 2015
- Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2003 - 2005
- Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)Residency, Surgery, 1998 - 2003
- University of AthensClass of 1995
Certifications & Licensure
- IN State Medical License 2008 - 2025
- PA State Medical License 1999 - 2008
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Clinical Trials
- Comparison of Different Types of Surgery in Treating Patients With Stage IA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Start of enrollment: 2007 Oct 12
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Associations of health beliefs and worry with COVID-19 protective behaviors among lung cancer patients.Marcia F Burns, Ellen Krueger, Nasser Hanna, Gregory A Durm, DuyKhanh P Ceppa
Journal of Health Psychology. 2025-01-22 - 5 citationsTransoral incisionless fundoplication with or without hiatal hernia repair for gastroesophageal reflux disease after peroral endoscopic myotomy.John M DeWitt, Mohammad Al-Haddad, Sarah Stainko, Anthony Perkins, Hala Fatima
Endoscopy International Open. 2024-01-01 - 2 citationsEffectiveness and safety of camrelizumab-containing neoadjuvant therapy in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a prospective multicenter observational co...Yi Zhang, Guoyi Shen, Rongyu Xu, Guozhong Huang, Zhijun Huang
Journal of Thoracic Disease. 2023-11-30
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- Greek
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