David D Odell

David D Odell is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School. He serves as the John Alexander Distinguished Professor of Thoracic Surgery, Section Head, and Service Chief for Thoracic Surgery. His academic focus spans thoracic oncology, surgical quality improvement, and healthcare policy.

• Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (General Surgery Residency)
• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Thoracic Surgery Fellowship, Advanced Fellowships in Thoracic Oncology and Lung Transplantation)
• MMSc from Harvard Medical School (2011)
• MD from University of Washington School of Medicine (2004)

Dr. Odell's research addresses lung cancer surgical outcomes, next-generation sequencing implementation, private equity healthcare impacts, and postdischarge thromboembolism prevention.

Current affiliations include the Rogel Cancer Center and the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation. He actively mentors trainees and leads national quality improvement initiatives in thoracic surgery.