Dr. Huang received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his residency in General Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center. Board-certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery, he has been awarded the Thoracic Surgery Foundation Research Award and the MSKCC Excellence in Clinical Research Award. As a member of STS, AATS, and IASLC, Dr. Huang contributes to the advancement of thoracic surgery. His research on surgical staging and recurrence patterns in lung cancer has been published in leading oncology journals.
Education
- Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Residency: General Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center
- Board Certifications: General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Awards
- Thoracic Surgery Foundation Research Award
- American College of Surgeons Faculty Research Fellowship
- MSKCC Excellence in Clinical Research Award
Professional Memberships and Affiliation
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
- American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)
- International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
Clinical Experience
Dr. James Huang is a respected surgical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, specializing in lung and esophageal cancers. He has extensive experience in minimally invasive thoracic surgeries and is committed to advancing surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Huang’s approach emphasizes individualized care, ensuring that each surgical plan is tailored to the patient’s specific condition and needs. His dedication to surgical excellence is complemented by his involvement in clinical research.
Research and Publications
- Huang J, et al. “Comparison of patterns of recurrence in histologically confirmed stage I vs stage II non–small-cell lung cancer after complete surgical resection.” Journal of Clinical Oncology.
- Huang J, et al. “Defining the role of postoperative radiation therapy for stage III non–small-cell lung cancer after complete resection.” Annals of Surgery.
- Huang J, et al. “Factors influencing survival after aggressive surgical resection of recurrent esophageal cancer.” Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Huang received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his residency in General Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center. Board-certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery, he has been awarded the Thoracic Surgery Foundation Research Award and the MSKCC Excellence in Clinical Research Award. As a member of STS, AATS, and IASLC, Dr. Huang contributes to the advancement of thoracic surgery. His research on surgical staging and recurrence patterns in lung cancer has been published in leading oncology journals.