Inderpal Sarkaria

Inderpal S. Sarkaria, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S., is a Professor and Chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in general thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, and minimally invasive robotic surgery for conditions like lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and myasthenia gravis.

• Undergraduate and Graduate: University of Pennsylvania
• Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
• MBA: University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business

Dr. Sarkaria’s research focuses on lung cancer genomics, robotic thoracic surgery, and advanced imaging technologies. His scholarly work spans robotic-assisted esophagectomy, lobectomy outcomes, and novel surgical training programs, emphasizing high-volume, high-complexity procedures.

Recent publications highlight trends in robotic surgery for esophageal and lung cancers, cost-effectiveness of robotic techniques, and intraoperative imaging advancements. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers and 90+ lectures globally.

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honor Society
• Endowed Chair of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at UPMC

At UPMC, he established the Robotic Thoracic Surgery Program and developed a comprehensive robotic training curriculum. He serves on executive boards of the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) and UGIRA, and is a senior surgical editor for Clinical Lung Cancer.