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James D. Luketich, M.D., Dept Chairman
Surgeon - Cardiothoracic
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
BACKGROUND
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA (B.S. 1977)
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (M.S. 1982)
Medical College of PA, Philadelphia, PA (M.D. 1986)
The Hospital of the University of PA, General Surgery Residency (1989-1993)
New York Hospital, Cornell Medical Center, NY, Cardiothoracic Fellowship (1993-1995)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY, Thoracic Surgery Fellowship (1993-1995)
OTHER INTERESTS
Radiofrequency ablation of lung tumors
Photodynamic therapy
Minimally invasive surgery
Lung cancer
Achalasia
Esophageal cancer
Esophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia
RESEARCH
EDUCATION & TRAINING
AFFILIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
CTSNET CONTRIBUTIONS
- Laparoscopic Repair of Giant Paraesophageal HerniasApril 24, 2026
- Mark Orringer, MDApril 24, 2026
- Minimally Invasive EsophagectomyApril 24, 2026