Overview
Dr. Matthew Pommerening is an Associate Surgeon in the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Clinical Instructor in Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Pommerening is a native Texan and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He received both his medical degree and general surgery training from the University of Texas McGovern Medical School in Houston, where he also completed a two-year clinical research fellowship and Master of Science degree in Clinical Research. He went on to complete a cardiothoracic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) followed by a thoracic surgery fellowship at the Brigham. He is board certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery, and he is a member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).Dr. Pommerening’s clinical practice is focused on the surgical and multidisciplinary care of patients with both benign and malignant thoracic and foregut diseases. His clinical interests and specialty include minimally invasive surgery, diagnostic and interventional airway procedures, thoracic oncology, and advanced foregut surgery. He is also interested in clinical outcomes research focused on designing and conducting clinical trials and quality improvement initiatives to advance evidence-based practice in thoracic surgery.
His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Collapsed Lung, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Pommerening 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.
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. Matthew J. Pommerening
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew J. Pommerening?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew J. Pommerening by calling their office at 617-732-6820. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew J. Pommerening a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew J. Pommerening is classified as an Experienced 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. Matthew J. Pommerening specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew J. Pommerening is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Nodules. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Matthew J. Pommerening participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew J. Pommerening has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew J. Pommerening's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthew J. Pommerening accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew J. Pommerening accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-6820 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Pommerening isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Collapsed LungDr. Pommerening isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Pommerening isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Pommerening isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Pommerening isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Pommerening isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.