Michal J. Lada

Michal J. Lada, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, specializing in thoracic and foregut surgery. He is affiliated with the Department of Surgery and actively contributes to clinical research in esophageal and lung cancer.

• Education: B.S. from Boston College, M.D. from Jagiellonian University Medical College

Research interests include minimally invasive thoracic surgery, esophageal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett's Esophagus, and motility disorders. His work spans surgical oncology, endoscopic treatments, and cancer prognosis.

Dr. Lada has authored numerous publications on thoracic and esophageal surgeries, with a focus on lymph node metastasis and endoscopic therapies. Notable awards include the Paul R. Schloerb Award (2018).

• Professional Memberships: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, American College of Surgeons