Overview
Dr. Steven J. Mentzer is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center. He is a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Mentzer received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota and received his general surgical residency training at the Brigham. He completed a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto. Dr. Mentzer also completed a research fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute where he investigated the molecular mechanisms involved in the regulation of T lymphocyte function. He is board certified in surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and surgical critical care.Dr. Mentzer’s clinical interests include diseases of the lungs and thoracic cancers, minimally invasive surgery of the lungs and esophagus, and minimally invasive surgery for esophageal cancer. Principal investigator for The Mentzer Lab, Dr. Mentzer is currently studying the adaptive processes involved in blood vessel growth (angiogenesis) and lung regeneration.
Dr. Mentzer is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 94 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. Mentzer 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. Steven J. Mentzer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steven J. Mentzer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Steven J. Mentzer by calling their office at 617-732-6703. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Steven J. Mentzer a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven J. Mentzer 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. Steven J. Mentzer specialize in?
While Dr. Steven J. Mentzer is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Steven J. Mentzer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Steven J. Mentzer has published 94 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Steven J. Mentzer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Steven J. Mentzer accept my insurance?
Dr. Steven J. Mentzer accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-6703 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Mentzer isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Mentzer isDistinguished. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Mentzer isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Mentzer isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Mentzer isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Mentzer isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Advanced
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Mentzer isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Mentzer isAdvanced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Experienced
- Collapsed LungDr. Mentzer isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EmphysemaDr. Mentzer isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Mentzer isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Mentzer isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Mentzer isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- GastrostomyDr. Mentzer isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.