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Daniel J. Boffa, MD, is a Professor of Thoracic Surgery and Division Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Yale School of Medicine. He is affiliated with the Department of Surgery, Yale Cancer Center, COPPER Center, and multiple specialized programs including the Oligometastatic Cancer Program and Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) Program.
- Professor of Surgery (Thoracic), Yale School of Medicine
- Division Chief, Thoracic Surgery
- Chair, Quality Assurance and Data Committee, Commission on Cancer
- Member, Center for Thoracic Cancers, Yale Cancer Center
Education:
- MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (1997)
- MBA, Heller School of Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University (2021)
- Residency, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center
- Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Boffa’s research focuses on improving survival and quality of care for cancer patients, particularly those with advanced lung and esophageal cancers. His work spans clinical outcomes, health services research, and surgical innovation. He investigates disparities in cancer care, effectiveness of minimally invasive techniques, and data quality in national cancer registries. His research leverages large databases such as the National Cancer Database and Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database to evaluate treatment patterns and survival outcomes. He is particularly interested in stage IV cancer management and the integration of multimodal therapies.
His recent publications highlight trends in lung cancer treatment, impact of smoking, performance of comorbidity indices, and quality of recurrence reporting. The research demonstrates a strong emphasis on evidence-based surgical practice, quality improvement, and health equity in oncology.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Dr. Charles H. Bryan Clinical Excellence Award, Cleveland Clinic
- Thoracic and Cardiovascular Research Award, Cleveland Clinic
- CALGB Young Investigator Award
- Edward H. Storer Education Award, Yale
- Hassan A. Naama Education Award, Cornell
- American Association of Thoracic Surgery Resident Traveling Fellowship
- Connecticut Magazine Top Docs (2016)
- Top Cancer Paper for 2020, Jama Network Open
Dr. Boffa is actively involved in national cancer quality initiatives and serves as chair of the Quality Assurance and Data Committee for the Commission on Cancer. He leads clinical trials focused on early detection and recurrence monitoring in lung cancer. He mentors junior researchers and contributes to surgical education through publications and national presentations. His leadership in database-driven research has advanced understanding of surgical outcomes and quality metrics in thoracic oncology.
He is a principal investigator for the clinical trial Peripheral Blood Profiling to Screen Patients for Lung Cancer or Lung Cancer Recurrence and collaborates extensively with researchers in oncology, surgery, and public health. His work is supported by institutional and national collaborations, emphasizing team science and translational impact.
Dr. Boffa is associated with several research labs and programs including:
- COPPER Center
- Center for Thoracic Cancers
- Oligometastatic Cancer Program
- Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) Program
- DNA Damage and Genome Integrity
- Hepatic Arterial Infusion (HAI) Program