Matthew A. Facktor
Expertise in
10
conditions
Expertise in
10
conditions

Overview

Matthew A. Facktor, MD, FACS, is a general thoracic surgeon and system chair of Thoracic Surgery for the Geisinger Heart Institute. Dr. Facktor obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and his medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. He completed his general surgery residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago and his thoracic surgery fellowship at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Facktor is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and maintains memberships in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network, the General Thoracic Surgical Club, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Facktor’s clinical interests include lung cancer, lung cancer screening, lung nodules, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, chest wall tumors and pleural disease. A large portion of his practice focuses upon robotic (minimally invasive) thoracic surgery, and his research interests center around the optimization of high-quality cancer care delivery.

Dr. Facktor is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Wayne State University School Of Medicine, 1996 - Doctor Of Medicine

Residency

Rush - Presbyterian - St. Lukes Medical Center, 2001

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
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  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Moda Health
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  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Geisinger Medical Center - Thoracic Surgery
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Facktor 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.

Lung Nodules
Esophageal Cancer
Lung Cancer

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.


6 Clinical Trials

Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
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Is Dr. Matthew A. Facktor a top-rated expert for Lung Nodules?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew A. Facktor is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Nodules, 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. Matthew A. Facktor specialize in?

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

Does Dr. Matthew A. Facktor participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Matthew A. Facktor has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew A. Facktor's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Matthew A. Facktor accept my insurance?

Dr. Matthew A. Facktor accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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