Raja M Flores

Raja M Flores is a Professor and System Chair in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. He is a board-certified thoracic surgeon with a clinical and research focus on malignant pleural mesothelioma and advanced thoracic oncology.

Education:

• BA, New York University
• MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• MS, Columbia University
• Residency in General Surgery, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
• Residency in Thoracic Surgery, Brigham & Women's Hospital

Dr. Flores specializes in thoracic surgery and is nationally recognized for his expertise in mesothelioma. His research interests include surgical oncology, radiation therapy integration, long-term survivorship, and clinical trial design. He has published over 300 articles, with recent work focusing on treatment outcomes and innovations in pleural mesothelioma therapy.

His recent publications highlight trends in long-term survivor analysis, radiotherapy techniques, and critical evaluation of surgical trials such as the SANO trial. These works reflect a strong emphasis on improving survival and quality of life for patients with aggressive thoracic cancers.

Scientific Awards:

• Steven and Ann Ames Professorship in Thoracic Surgery (2010)

Dr. Flores leads a robust research program and mentors trainees in thoracic surgery and oncology. He has been involved in major clinical studies and has contributed significantly to national guidelines. His lab and clinical team focus on translational research, integrating surgical innovation with multimodal cancer therapy. He maintains an active clinical practice and is involved in industry collaborations through Mount Sinai’s transparency framework.