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Andrew Dhanasopon, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Yale School of Medicine. He practices at Yale New Haven Hospital and serves as Site Director of Thoracic Surgery at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in West Haven. He is also Associate Program Director for the Yale Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency and Fellowship program, playing a key role in surgical education and trainee development.
Education:
- BS in Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego (2005)
- MD, University of California, Los Angeles (2009)
- General Surgery Residency, Johns Hopkins Hospital (completed 2015)
- Thoracic Surgery Fellowship, Yale-New Haven Hospital (completed 2017)
Dr. Dhanasopon specializes in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery for lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal and chest wall tumors, and chest wall deformities such as pectus excavatum. His clinical interests emphasize the use of cutting-edge technologies like robotic daVinci and VATS systems, as well as navigational bronchoscopy. His passion for improving cancer care is reflected in his clinical research, which focuses on quality improvement and outcomes in thoracic surgery.
His recent research explores adjuvant therapy in early-stage lung cancer, salvage surgery post-immunotherapy, image-guided pulmonary resections, and the accuracy of online information about robotic surgery. His publications appear in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Journal of Thoracic Disease, and Journal of Robotic Surgery, often in collaboration with leaders in the field.
He is actively involved in surgical education and leadership, contributing to national discourse on training transitions and residency development. His work bridges clinical innovation, education, and patient-centered care, positioning him as a key contributor to modern thoracic surgery.
Dr. Dhanasopon is affiliated with several major programs, including:
- Yale Cancer Center
- Center for Thoracic Cancers
- Robotic Bronchoscopy Program
- Yale Medicine
