Brian Mitzman

Brian Mitzman, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute. He serves as Medical Director of Robotic Surgery for the University of Utah Health System and Associate Physician Lead for Thoracic Clinical Trials at Huntsman Cancer Institute. His clinical practice focuses on thoracic surgical oncology with expertise in robotic approaches for complex tumors.

Education:

• M.S.C.I (Clinical Investigation), University of Utah
• Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery (Thoracic Track), University of Chicago Medicine
• Residency in General Surgery (Administrative Chief Resident), Lenox Hill Hospital
• M.D., University at Buffalo School of Medicine
• B.S. in Biomedical Sciences (Minor: Biochemical Pharmacology), University at Buffalo

Research Focus: Dr. Mitzman's work spans thoracic surgical oncology outcomes, cost-effectiveness of surgical innovations, and optimization of robotic surgery techniques. Key areas include:

• Robotic surgery applications for lung/esophageal cancer
• Economic analysis of surgical technology adoption
• Clinical trials for advanced thoracic malignancies
• Morbidity predictors in thoracic procedures

Publication Trends: His recent articles demonstrate strong focus on surgical innovation (robotics, minimally invasive techniques), healthcare economics (cost variation, reimbursement), and quality improvement in thoracic oncology. COVID-19 adaptations and disparities in surgical access are emerging themes.

Honors:

• Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)

Leadership: Dr. Mitzman holds editorial roles at Annals of Thoracic Surgery and Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and participates in national committees including the ACGME Milestones 2.0 Committee and STS Career Development Taskforce. He directs training programs for robotic surgery adoption.