Thoracic Oncology

Physicians and Staff

The Thoracic Oncology team specializes in treating and caring for patients with lung and esophageal cancer and cancers metastatic to the chest. The multidisciplinary treatment team includes:

  • surgeons
  • thoracic radiologists
  • gastroenterologists
  • pulmonologists
  • radiation oncologists
  • medical oncologists
  • radiation oncologists
  • nurses
  • social workers

Medical Oncology:


Martin J. Edelman, M.D. Martin Edelman, M.D.
Professor of Medicine, Program in Oncology
Clinical Expertise: Thoracic Malignancies, Bladder Cancer
Certification: Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Hematology
410-328-7904/appointments
410-328-2703/academic office


Petr F. Hausner, M.D., Ph.D. Petr F. Hausner, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief, Hematology/Oncology VA Medical Center; Associate Professor of Medicine, Program in Oncology
Clinical Expertise: Melanoma, Kaposi Sarcoma, Mesothelioma, Lung cancer, Thymoma, Esophageal, Carcinoid; Gap Junctional communications, Epithelial-Mesothelial transition, Milky Spots
Certification: Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
410-328-6236/appointments
410-328-2565/academic office


Heather D. Mannuel, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Clinical Expertise: Medical Oncology, Genitourinary Cancer
Certification: Internal Medicine
410-328-7904 / appointments
410-328-2567 / academic office



Thoracic Surgery:

Richard J. Battafarano, M.D., Ph.D.Richard J. Battafarano, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Surgery
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery

Clinical Expertise: Lung Cancer Surgery; Esophageal Cancer Surgery; Barrett's Esophagus; Mediastinal Tumors; Mesothelioma; Metastatic Cancer to the Lung; Surgery for Other Tumors of the Chest
410-328-6366/appointments
410-328-6366/academic office


Whitney M. Burrows, M.D. Whitney Burrows, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Clinical Expertise: Esophageal Cancer; Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease; Esophageal Motility Disorders; Lung Cancer; Mesothelioma; Emphysema; Thymectomy; Myasthenia Gravis; Sympathectomy; Hyperhidrosis
410-328-6366/appointments
410-328-6366/academic office



Radiation Oncology:

Anil A. Dhople, M.D. Anil A. Dhople, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
Clinical Expertise: Lung cancer, Esophageal cancer
Certification: Radiation Oncology
410-328-6236/appointments
410-328-2331/academic office


Mohan Suntharalingam, M.D.Mohan Suntha, M.D.
Vice Chair, Radiation Oncology; Associate Director, The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center for Multidisciplinary Care and Outreach, Professor of Radiation Oncology
Clinical Expertise: Thoracic Oncology, Head and Neck Cancer, GI Oncology
Certification: Radiation Oncology
410-328-6236/appointments
410-328-2331/academic office



Thoracic Radiology:

Charles S. White, M.D. Charles White, M.D.
Professor of Diagnostic Radiology
Clinical Expertise: Thoracic Radiology
Certification: Internal Medicine, Radiology
410-328-5700/appointments
410-328-1296/academic office


Robert D. Pugatch, M.D. Robert Pugatch, M.D.
Professor of Diagnostic Radiology; Vice Chair, Academic Affairs
Clinical Expertise: Thoracic Imaging
Certification: Diagnostic Radiology
410-328-5700/appointments
410-328-3938/academic office



Gastroenterology:

Bruce D. Greenwald, M.D. Bruce D. Greenwald, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine, Program in Oncology
Clinical Expertise: Esophageal Cancer, GI Oncology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Laser Therapy
Certification: Internal Medicine
410-328-5196/appointments
410-328-8731/academic office



Pulmonary Medicine:

E. James Britt, M.D. E. James Britt, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Clinical Expertise: Diagnostic Pulmonary Medicine, Bronchoscopy
Certification: Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care
410-706-2171/appointments
410-706-2171/academic office

 

 


Nurse Coordinator:

Seantrese Wimbuish, R.N.
410-328-6882



Core Resources

Genetic Counseling:

Jessica Rispoli, M.G.C., C.G.C.
Certified Genetic Counselor
410-328-2294


Clinical Nutrition Services

Mindy AthasMindy Athas, R.D., L.D.N., C.D.E.
Dietitian/Nutritionist, Diabetes Educator
410-328-5462


Jenny Taylor, R.D., L.D.N., C.N.S.D.
Senior Dietitian
410-328-5462


Psychosocial Services:

Julie Smith, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry

Special Interests: Psychosocial Oncology; Pretransplant Evaluation; Medical Crisis Counseling; Coping/Adjustment to Chronic and Terminal Illness; Grief Therapy
Medical Degree: Wayne State University
Residency: Geisinger Medical Center, Clinical Psychology
Fellowship: University of Maryland, Psychosocial Oncology, Medical Crisis Counseling
410-328-6553 / appointments
410-328-6091 / academic office


This page was last updated on: January 23, 2008.