Stephen G. Swisher, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Division of Surgery
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Division Head, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Charles A. LeMaistre Distinguished Chair in Thoracic Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Professor, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1986 | University of California at San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CA, USA, MD, Medicine |
| 1982 | Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA, BA, History & Biology |
Postgraduate Training
| 1994-1996 | Fellow, Cardiothoracic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital/Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX |
| 1991-1991 | Registrar, General Surgery, Nottingham University Hospital, Nottingham |
| 1990-1993 | Resident, General Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA |
| 1988-1990 | Fellow, Surgical Oncology, University of California at Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA |
| 1987-1988 | Resident, University of California at Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA |
| 1986-1987 | Intern, General Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA |
Licenses & Certifications
| 1997 | American Board of Thoracic Surgery |
| 1994 | American Board of Surgery |
| 1987 | National Board of Medical Examiners |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Department Chair, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2014
Faculty, Department of Virology Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1998 - 2005
Other Professional Positions
Co-Leader, Moon Shot Program - Lung Cancer, Houston, TX, 2012 - Present
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Molecular Testing Evaluation Committee, 2013 - 2015
Member, Center for Global Cancer Early Detection, 2013 - 2015
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified August 30, 2024
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