Expertise in
21
conditions

Dr. Raphael T. Bueno

Thoracic Surgery
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline Ave, 
Boston, MA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
21
conditions
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline Ave, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Raphael Bueno is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Bueno is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 215 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Bueno is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
Brigham And Women's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

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.

5 Clinical Trials

The Role of Multimodality Management in Risk-Stratified Patients With Lung-Limited Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
The Role of Multimodality Management in Risk-Stratified Patients With Lung-Limited Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 16, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drug: Chemotherapy
Study Phase: Phase 2
Implementation of a System-level Tobacco Treatment Intervention in Thoracic Oncology
Implementation of a System-level Tobacco Treatment Intervention in Thoracic Oncology
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 16, 2026
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
CHIO3 Trial: CHemotherapy Combined With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor for Operable Stage IIIA/B Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
CHIO3 Trial: CHemotherapy Combined With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor for Operable Stage IIIA/B Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 08, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Radiation
Study Drug: Durvalumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
An Open Label Window of Opportunity Phase II Study of the FAK Inhibitor Defactinib VS-6063 in Participants With Surgical Resectable Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.
An Open Label Window of Opportunity Phase II Study of the FAK Inhibitor Defactinib VS-6063 in Participants With Surgical Resectable Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 20, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase IA-IB Open-label, Non-randomized, Neoadjuvant Treatment With Combination Pembrolizumab and Defactinib for Patients With Surgically Resectable Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Phase IA-IB Open-label, Non-randomized, Neoadjuvant Treatment With Combination Pembrolizumab and Defactinib for Patients With Surgically Resectable Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: November 17, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
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215 Total Publications

Corrigendum to 'Multiomic, Histologic, and scRNA-seq Profiling of Pleural Mesothelioma Reveals Negative Prognosis Associated With a Novel Uncommitted Molecular Phenotype' [Journal of Thoracic Oncology Volume 21 Issue 4 (2026) 103529].
Corrigendum to 'Multiomic, Histologic, and scRNA-seq Profiling of Pleural Mesothelioma Reveals Negative Prognosis Associated With a Novel Uncommitted Molecular Phenotype' [Journal of Thoracic Oncology Volume 21 Issue 4 (2026) 103529].
Journal: Journal of thoracic oncology : official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Published: May 15, 2026
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Is Dr. Raphael T. Bueno a top-rated expert for Mesothelioma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Raphael T. Bueno is classified as an Elite expert for Mesothelioma, 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. Raphael T. Bueno specialize in?

While Dr. Raphael T. Bueno is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Raphael T. Bueno participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Raphael T. Bueno has published 215 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mesothelioma. You can view a list of Dr. Raphael T. Bueno's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Raphael T. Bueno accept my insurance?

Dr. Raphael T. Bueno accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 877-442-3324 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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