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Mark K. Ferguson, M.D.
Surgeon - Cardiothoracic
The University of Chicago
BACKGROUND
Professor of Surgery, Section of Thoracic Surgery, University of Chicago
University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center
Director, ACGME Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery
OTHER INTERESTS
Lung cancer
Esophageal cancer
Thymic diseases
Hyperhidrosis
Barrett’s esophagus
Achalasia
Hiatal hernia
Thoracoscopy, laparoscopy
Robotic surgery
RESEARCH
Predictive modeling of outcomes
Education
Simulation
Risk assessment
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Harvard College (B.A. 1973)
University of Chicago (M.D. 1977)
Resident in General Surgery, University of Chicago (1977-1982)
Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Chicago (1982-1984)
MERITS Fellowship in Education (2012)
AFFILIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
CTSNET CONTRIBUTIONS
- 2021 CTSNet Editor’s PicksApril 23, 2026
- COVID-19 Message BoardApril 23, 2026
- CTSNet Editor-in-Chief’s Top Selections of 2019April 24, 2026
- CTSNet Editor-in-Chief’s Top Selections of 2018April 24, 2026
- Pulmonary Artery PseudoaneurysmApril 24, 2026
- CTSNet Editorial Team’s 2016 Selections – Mark FergusonApril 24, 2026