Ciaran Mcnamee
Expertise in
16
conditions
Expertise in
16
conditions

Overview

Dr. Ciaran McNamee is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center. He is chief of thoracic surgery at Kent Hospital and is an instructor in surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. McNamee received his medical degree from McGill University in Canada and completed a surgery residency at University of Alberta Hospital as well as cardiothoracic surgery residencies at Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. He completed a clinical fellowship in thoracic surgery at the University of Manitoba and a research fellowship in thoracic surgery at the University of Alberta. Board certified in surgery and thoracic surgery, Dr. McNamee holds a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS). Dr. McNamee's clinical interests include lung cancer, lung cancer screening and esophageal cancer. His research focuses on mutational changes in lung cancer, regional outcome analysis and telemedicine. Dr. McNamee has been listed as one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly.

Dr. Mcnamee is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

McGill Univeristy, 1977 - 1981

Residency

University of Alberta Hospital, 1983 - 1988

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in MA

Board Certifications

Surgery, General

Hospital Affiliations

Massachusetts General Hospital
Kent County Memorial Hospital
Brigham And Women's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors 2024
Boston Magazine Top Doctor
2022
Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors
2022

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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
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  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Lung Center
15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
Other Locations
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center (Foxborough)
20 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Mcnamee has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Empyema
Esophageal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ciaran Mcnamee

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Ciaran Mcnamee by calling their office at 617-732-6824. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ciaran Mcnamee a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ciaran Mcnamee is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ciaran Mcnamee specialize in?

While Dr. Ciaran Mcnamee is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Adenocarcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Ciaran Mcnamee participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ciaran Mcnamee has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Ciaran Mcnamee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ciaran Mcnamee accept my insurance?

Dr. Ciaran Mcnamee accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-6824 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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