Faculty
The Thoracic Surgery Fellowship faculty have a long track record of involvement in resident education and cardiothoracic training programs at their respective institutions. All faculty members are board certified, possess the requisite cardiothoracic surgical expertise and have educational and administrative experience. All faculty members participate in an environment of inquiry and scholarship. Mentoring of various trainees from the participating institutions in research projects is commonplace.
MD Anderson Faculty
- Stephen G. Swisher, M.D.
Professor and Chair - Jack Roth, M.D.
Professor - Garrett L. Walsh, M.D.
Professor - Ara Vaporciyan, M.D.
Professor and Program Director
- Reza Mehran, M.D.
Professor - David C.Rice, M.D.
Associate Professor - Wayne Hofstetter, M.D.
Associate Professor - Tam Huynh, M.D.
Associate Professor
Other Texas Medical Center Faculty
The Methodist Hospital Faculty
Memorial Hermann Hospital Faculty
Other Program Personnel
Arlene Correa, Ph.D., provides statistical support and maintains the departmental database.
Judy Corke is the program coordinator and brings 19 years experience as a cardiothoracic surgical coordinator.
Mid-Level Support
Program mid-level support consists of seven outpatient and four inpatient physician assistants and advanced nurse practitioners