Benjamin Resio

Benjamin Resio, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery (Thoracic) at Yale School of Medicine and a thoracic surgeon at Smilow Cancer Hospital. His expertise includes thoracic oncology, minimally invasive/robotic surgery, and multidisciplinary cancer care. Resio completed his medical degree at Dartmouth (2015), residency at Yale (2022), and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering (2024). He has been recognized with awards such as the Stanley Dudrick Award and best clinical paper at the Association of Veterans Affairs Surgeons.

Research Focus: Dr. Resio’s work emphasizes surgical outcomes, hospital safety disparities, and advanced therapies for lung/esophageal cancers. His studies leverage national databases to evaluate treatment efficacy and patient safety, with a focus on improving surgical practices.

Awards:

• Intensive Care Unit Resident of the Year
• Stanley Dudrick Award for Outstanding Graduating Chief
• Best Clinical Paper (Association of Veterans Affairs Surgeons)

Key Contributions: Resio’s research highlights safety differences between top-tier cancer hospitals and affiliates and explores optimal postoperative management strategies. His recent work addresses pandemic impacts on cancer survival and innovative approaches in radiation therapy for stage III lung cancer.