Valerie W. Rusch, MD, FACS

My practice is primarily focused on thoracic surgical oncology (the management of tumors of the chest). I have extensive experience in the surgical and multimodality care of lung cancer, mesothelioma, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors (e.g. thymomas and germ cell tumors), and tumors of the chest wall. Minimally invasive surgery (e.g. VATS procedures including lobectomy)is an important part of my practice. I am also highly experienced in the management of diseases of the airway including techniques such as laser bronchoscopy, stent placement and tracheal resection. I have extensive experience in single and multi-institutional clinical and translational trials in many tumor types but notably in lung cancer and mesothelioma.

Chest Wall Disorders/Procedures

Esophagus Disorders/Procedures

• Barretts Esophagus
• esophageal surgery
• esophagectomy

Minimally Invasive Procedures

• minimally invasive surgery
• Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)

Lung Pleura Esophagus & Chest Wall Cancer/Tumor

• chest tumors
• chest wall tumors
• chest/mediastinal cysts
• esophageal cancer
• lung cancer
• mediastinal tumors
• mediastinal tumors
• pleural chemoperfusion
• thoracic oncology

Lung Pleura Disorders/Procedures

• lobectomy
• pulmonary disorders

Chief, Thoracic Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Attending

Member, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Other

Weill Medical College, Cornell University

Professor