Expertise in
24
conditions

Dr. Sunil Singhal

Thoracic Surgery
51 N. 39th Street, Pavilion For Advanced Care, First Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Expertise in
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51 N. 39th Street, Pavilion For Advanced Care, First Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Sunil Singhal is a Thoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singhal is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Thymectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Singhal is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 270 peer reviewed articles and participating in 17 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine

Residency

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in PA

Board Certifications

Surgery, 2014
Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, 2009

Fellowships

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Chester County Hospital
Pennsylvania Hospital
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2018 through 2025

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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

Penn Mesothelioma and Pleural Program
51 N. 39th Street, Pavilion For Advanced Care, First Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Other Locations
Penn Thoracic Surgery Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Penn Thoracic Surgery Washington Square
800 Walnut Street, 20th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Singhal 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.

Esophageal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Pectus Carinatum
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Pleural Effusion
Mesothelioma
Pectus Excavatum

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.

15 Clinical Trials

Intratumoral Gene Mediated Cytotoxic Immunotherapy (GMCI) For Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Intratumoral Gene Mediated Cytotoxic Immunotherapy (GMCI) For Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: AdV-tk (Aglatimagene Besadenovec)+Valacyclovir
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 2, Single-Dose, Open-Label Study to Evaluate Diagnostic Performance and Safety of Pegsitacianine, an Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging Agent for the Detection of Lung Malignancies, in Patients Undergoing Routine Surgery
A Phase 2, Single-Dose, Open-Label Study to Evaluate Diagnostic Performance and Safety of Pegsitacianine, an Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging Agent for the Detection of Lung Malignancies, in Patients Undergoing Routine Surgery
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 08, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2, Single Dose, Open-Label, Exploratory Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of OTL38 Injection for Intraoperative Imaging of Folate Receptor Positive Lung Nodules
A Phase 2, Single Dose, Open-Label, Exploratory Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of OTL38 Injection for Intraoperative Imaging of Folate Receptor Positive Lung Nodules
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 24, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Device
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3, Randomized,Single Dose, Open-Label Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of OTL38 Injection for Intraoperative Imaging of Folate Receptor Positive Lung Nodules
A Phase 3, Randomized,Single Dose, Open-Label Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of OTL38 Injection for Intraoperative Imaging of Folate Receptor Positive Lung Nodules
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 23, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Drug: OTL38
Study Phase: Phase 3
Intraoperative Imaging of Pulmonary Nodules by OTL38
Intraoperative Imaging of Pulmonary Nodules by OTL38
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 28, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: OTL38
Study Phase: Phase 1
Optional Sub-study to Intraoperative Imaging With ICG Registry
Optional Sub-study to Intraoperative Imaging With ICG Registry
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 24, 2021
Intervention Type: Other
Intraoperative Imaging With ICG Registry
Intraoperative Imaging With ICG Registry
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 24, 2021
Intervention Type: Other
Solid Tumor Cancer Surgery With or Without Intraoperative Imaging: A Registry Optional Sub-Study I: ICG Optional Sub-Study II: OTL38
Solid Tumor Cancer Surgery With or Without Intraoperative Imaging: A Registry Optional Sub-Study I: ICG Optional Sub-Study II: OTL38
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 18, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
A Phase 0/1, Open-Label, Single Center Study of the Imaging Potential of Indocyanine Green in Subject Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery
A Phase 0/1, Open-Label, Single Center Study of the Imaging Potential of Indocyanine Green in Subject Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 28, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Early Phase 1
A Phase 1, Single Dose, Open-Label Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of OTL38 Injection for Intraoperative Imaging of Folate Receptor-alpha Positive Pituitary Adenoma
A Phase 1, Single Dose, Open-Label Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of OTL38 Injection for Intraoperative Imaging of Folate Receptor-alpha Positive Pituitary Adenoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 06, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Pilot & Feasibility Study of the Imaging Potential of EC17 in Subjects Undergoing Parathyroidectomy for Primary Hyperparathyroidism.
A Pilot & Feasibility Study of the Imaging Potential of EC17 in Subjects Undergoing Parathyroidectomy for Primary Hyperparathyroidism.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 03, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Pilot and Feasibility Study of Intraoperative Imagery of Solid Tumors With Indocyanine Green
A Pilot and Feasibility Study of Intraoperative Imagery of Solid Tumors With Indocyanine Green
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 20, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Pilot & Feasibility Study of the Imaging Potential of Indocyanine Green in Subjects Undergoing Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Presenting With Thoracic Nodules
A Pilot & Feasibility Study of the Imaging Potential of Indocyanine Green in Subjects Undergoing Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Presenting With Thoracic Nodules
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 20, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
Intraoperative Imaging of Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma
Intraoperative Imaging of Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: March 02, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 1, Open-Label, Single Center Study of the Imaging Potential of Indocyanine Green in Subjects Undergoing Thoracic Surgery Presenting With Lung Nodules
A Phase 1, Open-Label, Single Center Study of the Imaging Potential of Indocyanine Green in Subjects Undergoing Thoracic Surgery Presenting With Lung Nodules
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 05, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
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270 Total Publications

Machine Learning-Guided Detection of Malignancy of Lung Nodules With Molecular Imaging-Guided Surgery.
Machine Learning-Guided Detection of Malignancy of Lung Nodules With Molecular Imaging-Guided Surgery.
Journal: JAMA network open
Published: January 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sunil Singhal

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sunil Singhal?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Sunil Singhal by calling their office at 800-789-7366. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Sunil Singhal a top-rated expert for Lung Nodules?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sunil Singhal is classified as an Elite 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. Sunil Singhal specialize in?

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

Does Dr. Sunil Singhal participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sunil Singhal has published 270 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. Sunil Singhal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sunil Singhal accept my insurance?

Dr. Sunil Singhal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-789-7366 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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