Thomas Damico
Distinguished in Lung Adenocarcinoma
Distinguished in Lung Adenocarcinoma
Duke University Health System Inc
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

I graduated from Harvard University (BA) and the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University (MD). I received training in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. After completing a Fellowship in Thoracic Surgical Oncology at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, I joined the faculty at Duke University Medical Center. I am currently Professor and Vice Chairman of Surgery, Chief of the Section of General Thoracic Surgery, Director of the Training Program in Thoracic Surgery, and Chief Medical Officer of the Duke Cancer Institute. I specialize in the surgical management of lung cancer and esophageal cancer, with a focus on minimally invasive thoracic surgery. As Vice Chair of Surgery, I am responsible for the development of technology and innovation in the Department. As Director of the Thoracic Oncology Program of the Duke Cancer Institute, I supervise the clinical and research programs in lung cancer and esophageal cancer. I am also involved in improving safety and quality in cancer care, as a member of the Duke Safety and Quality Committee.

Dr. Damico is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Adenocarcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Graduate Institution
Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons (New York), 1987.0
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery
Fellowships
Thoracic Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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  • HMO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
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Locations

Duke University Health System Inc
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Other Locations
Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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