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Stephen D. Cassivi, M.D., M.S.

  1. Thoracic Surgeon
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

EnglishFrench

Existing patients

Stephen D. Cassivi, M.D., is a thoracic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat lung cancer, esophageal cancer, as well as other conditions such as achalasia, myasthenia gravis and thymic tumors. Dr. Cassivi's research looks into surgical quality and outcomes as well as tissue and organ regeneration.

  1. Achalasia
  2. Esophageal cancer
  3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  4. Hiatal hernia
  5. Hyperhidrosis
  6. Lung cancer
  7. Mediastinal lymph node enlargement
  8. Mediastinal tumor
  9. Myasthenia gravis
  10. Pancoast tumor
  11. Pneumothorax
  12. Thymic tumor
  1. Esophageal reconstruction
  2. Esophagectomy
  3. Heller myotomy
  4. Hyperhidrosis surgery
  5. Lung volume reduction surgery
  6. Minimally invasive esophagectomy
  7. Minimally invasive surgery
  8. Minimally invasive thymectomy
  9. Robotic lobectomy
  10. Robotic surgery
  11. Segmentectomy
  12. Supercharged jejunal interposition
  13. Thymectomy
  14. VATS
  15. VATS lobectomy
  16. Video mediastinoscopy
  1. 2020
    Graduate Certificate - Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in HealthcareMassachusetts Institute of Technology
  2. 2002
    Resident - Cardiothoracic SurgeryBarnes Jewish Hospital, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
  3. 2000
    Resident - General SurgeryUniversity of Toronto
  4. 1998
    MSc - Surgical Scientist Program/Department of Surgery Clinician Investigator Program/Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Thesis: Adenoviral-Mediated Gene Therapy in Lung TransplantationInstitute of Medical Science, University of Toronto
  5. 1994
    MD - Doctorate in Medicine, Magna cum laude University of Ottawa President: Medical School Class of 1994Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
  6. 1990
    Undergraduate Studies - Political Science & BiologyUniversity of Ottawa
  7. 1987
    Baccalaureate StudiesLycee Charles de Foucauld

Certifications

  1. 2003
    Thoracic and Cardiac SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery
  2. 2000
    General SurgeryRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Honorary MemberEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  2. 2023
    Collins Day Invited Lecturer - Department of SurgeryUniversity of Ottawa
  3. 2022
    Distinguished Surgeon Educator AwardMayo Clinic
  4. 2021
    Invited Professor - Grand Rounds in Thoracic SurgeryRoyal Brompton and Harefield Hospital
  5. 2020
    Mayo Clinic Patient Experience Award - 99th PercentileMayo Clinic
  6. 2019
    Keynote AddressRoyal Belgian Society for Surgery
  7. 2019
    Public Private Partnership Award - FinalistLaingBuisson United Kingdom Healthcare Awards
  8. 2019
    Fellowship by ElectionRoyal College of Surgeons of England
  9. 2018
    Tudor Edwards Honourary LectureshipSociety for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland
  10. 2018
    Top Doctors 2018Minnesota Monthly Magazine
  11. 2017
    8th Annual ESTS Masters' Cup Winner - Team CanadaEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  12. 2017
    Minnesota Monthly's Top Doctors for 2017
  13. 2016
    Funding AwardDivision of Hematopathology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic
  14. 2016
    Frank Collins Memorial Lectureship - Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
  15. 2015
    J. Maxwell Chamberlain AwardSociety of Thoracic Surgeons 51st Annual Meeting
  16. 2015
    American College of Chest Physicians Case Report Poster Top Tier AwardAmerican College of Chest Physicians 2015 Annual Meeting
  17. 2015
    Best Presentation Award - Thoracic SurgeryWorld Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons 25th Anniversary Congress
  18. 2014
    RD Henderson LectureshipUniversity of Toronto
  19. 2014
    5th Annual ESTS Masters' Cup Winner - North American TeamEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  20. 2014
    4th Annual World Cup of Thoracic Surgery - Team LevashovEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  21. 2013
    Novel Surgical Technology AwardMayo Clinic
  22. 2012
    America's Top DoctorsCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  23. 2012
    Strathmore's Who's WhoStrathmore's Who's Who Registry & Global Network for Outstanding Professionals
  24. 2012
    3rd Annual ESTS Masters' Cup Winner - North American TeamESTS
  25. 2011
    J. Maxwell Chamberlain Award - Co-investigatorSociety of Thoracic Surgeons 47th Annual Meeting
  26. 2011
    Brompton Award Finalist - Co-investigatorEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons 19th Annual Meeting
  27. 2011
    2nd Annual ESTS Masters' Cup Winner - STS TeamEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  28. 2010
    ESTS - Grillo Innovation Award - Principal investigator/SupervisorESTS - European Society of Thoracic Surgeons 18th Annual Meeting
  29. 2010
    1st Annual ESTS Masters' Cup WinnerSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  30. 2010
    Mayo Clinic Transplant Center Scholarly Clinician AwardWilliam J von Liebig Transplant Center
  31. 2009
    AATS Evarts Graham Traveling Fellowship - Primary SponsorFellowship recipient: Dr. Juanjo Fibla (Barcelona, Spain)
  32. 2009
    Blue Ribbon Best Poster Award in General Thoracic SurgerySociety of Thoracic Surgeons 45th Annual Meeting. "Occult N2 disease in 968 consecutive lung resections for T1 non-small cell lung cancer."
  33. 2009
    Young Investigator's Award Finalist - Co-investigatorESTS - European Society of Thoracic Surgeons 17th Annual Meeting
  34. 2008
    Affiliate Section Award-Complicated Airways category. "Bronchopleural fistula 7 years post-pneumonectomy."American College of Chest Physicians
  35. 2008
    Stowell-Orbison Award Finalist Co-investigatorUS and Canadian Academy of Pathology 97th Annual Meeting. "Multiple lung nodules, synchronous primaries versus synchronous metastases: does it matter?"
  36. 2008
    Bronze Telly AwardHealth and Wellness Category 29th Annual Award Competition. "Quit smoking for good."
  37. 2008
    Greek Pioneers' Award Finalist Co-investigatorEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons 16th Annual Meeting. "Thoracic metastasectomy for thyroid malignancies."
  38. 2008
    Patients' Choice AwardPatients' Choice Award - Thoracic Surgery
  39. 2008
    Aurora Award - Gold Award - Fitness/Health CategoryInternational Aurora Award Competition
  40. 2007
    Mayo Clinic Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Clinic
  41. 2007
    Best Surgical Video AwardGeneral Thoracic Surgical Club 20th Annual Meeting. "Video-assisted transcervical thymectomy for myasthenia gravis"
  42. 2007
    Brompton Award Finalist Co-investigatorEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons 15th Annual Meeting. "Pulmonary metastasectomy: state of the practice in Europe"
  43. 2006
    Special Recognition for Leadership in Lung Transplantation and Donor Organ Utilization - LifeSource Donation Service AreaNational Organ Transplantation Breakthrough Collaborative
  44. 2005
    Marquis' Who's Who in Healthcare and MedicineMarquis Who's Who
  45. 2005
    Best Doctors in AmericaAwarding Organization
  46. 2005
    International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)Presidential Symposium Selected Presentation - Co-author 11th World Conference on Lung Cancer
  47. 2004
    National Health Information Merit AwardConsumer Health Publishers Association
  48. 2004
    National Health Information Merit - "Your Evaluation for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery" - Patient Education PamphletConsumer Health Publishers Association
  49. 2002
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionDepartment of Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  50. 1998
    Gallie-Bateman Surgical Research Competition - FinalistDepartment of Surgery, University of Toronto
  51. 1998
    C. Walton Lillehei Resident Research AwardAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  52. 1996
    Surgical Alumni Research FellowshipUniversity of Toronto
  53. 1995
    A. W. Harrison Surgical Resident Teaching AwardDepartment of Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Toronto
  54. 1995
    A.W. Harrison Surgical Resident Teaching AwardDepartment of Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Toronto
  55. 1994
    Graduated Magna Cum LaudeUniversity of Ottawa
  56. 1993
    Faculty of Medicine Excellence ScholarshipUniversity of Ottawa
  57. 1993
    Highest Class StandingFaculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
  58. 1993
    Excellence ScholarshipUniversity of Ottawa
  59. 1993
    Faculty of Medicine Excellence ScholarshipUniversity of Ottawa
  60. 1993
    Professional Publishing Award (for academic excellence in medicine)Times Mirror Professional Publishing
  61. 1993
    A. A. Heaps, Member of Parliament - National Scholarship (for academic excellence and contribution to national social reform)Canadian Labour Congress
  62. 1992
    Support Staff Annual Scholarship (for academic excellence and contribution to the University)University of Ottawa
  63. 1992
    Surgical Skills Annual Competitions - First Place (twice)Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
  64. 1992
    Support Staff Annual Scholarship (for academic excellence and contribution to the University)University of Ottawa
  65. 1990
    Robert and Mary Stanfield Foundation Scholar for Canadian Bilingual StudiesAwarding Organization
  66. 1989
    Scholarship of MeritUniversity of Ottawa
  67. 1988
    Dean's Honor RollUniversity of Ottawa

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - present
    Editorial Board MemberVideo-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
  2. 2020 - present
    MemberEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  3. 2020 - present
    Abstract ReviewerSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  4. 2019 - present
    MemberRoyal Society of Medicine
  5. 2019 - present
    FellowRoyal College of Surgeons of England
  6. 2018 - present
    ChairTrauma & Critical Care Surgery Division
  7. 2018 - present
    Abstract Reviewer26th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  8. 2018 - present
    FacultyEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS)
  9. 2018 - present
    Associate EditorFrontiers in Surgery
  10. 2017 - 2021
    MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center
  11. 2017 - 2020
    ChairMayo Clinic United Kingdom/Europe Regional Development Group
  12. 2017 - 2019
    MemberMayo Clinic International Committee
  13. 2017 - 2019
    Medical DirectorMayo Clinic Division of Brand Strategy and Creative Studio
  14. 2017 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic United Kingdom/Western Europe Regional Demand Generation Team
  15. 2017 - present
    Abstract Reviewer25th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  16. 2017 - present
    Abstract Reviewer54th Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  17. 2016 - present
    Abstract ReviewerEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  18. 2015 - 2019
    CouncilorMinnesota Surgical Society
  19. 2015 - 2017
    Medical DirectorMayo Clinic Office of Brand Management, Mayo Clinic Committees
  20. 2015
    ChairAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery Evarts Graham Fellowship Committee, American Association for Thoracic Surgery
  21. 2015
    Abstract Reviewer52nd Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  22. 2015
    Abstract Reviewer23rd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  23. 2015 - present
    ChairBrand Management Executive Committee
  24. 2015 - present
    MemberMinnesota Surgical Society
  25. 2014 - present
    MemberDivision of General Thoracic Surgery, Program Evaluation Committee
  26. 2014 - present
    MemberDivisions of Cardiovascular Surgery and General Thoracic Surgery, Program Evaluation Committee
  27. 2014 - 2015
    ChairWorkforce on Patient Safety, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  28. 2014 - 2015
    ChairSociety of Thoracic Surgeons Council on Quality, Research and Patient Safety Operating Board, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  29. 2014
    Abstract Reviewer22nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  30. 2014
    MemberWorkgroup on Anterior Mediastinal Masses International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group
  31. 2014
    MemberWorkgroup on Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation, American Association for Thoracic Surgery
  32. 2014 - present
    Founding MemberWortman Lung Cancer Foundation
  33. 2014 - present
    Faculty40th Annual Toronto Thoracic Surgery Refresher Course
  34. 2014 - present
    Faculty4th International Congress of the Russian Association of Thoracic Surgeons
  35. 2013 - 2019
    Vice ChairDepartment of Surgery Practice, Department of Surgery
  36. 2013
    MemberSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  37. 2013
    Program ChairAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  38. 2013
    FacultyAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  39. 2013 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Surgery
  40. 2013 - present
    MemberSurgical Adminstrative Committee, Department of Surgery
  41. 2013 - present
    MemberQuality Committee, Department of Surgery
  42. 2013 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Care Advisory Council
  43. 2013 - present
    MemberOutpatient Practice Executive Committee
  44. 2013 - present
    MemberOutpatient Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  45. 2013 - present
    MemberAccess Executive Subcommittee
  46. 2013 - present
    Abstract ReviewerEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  47. 2012 - 2019
    Practice ChairMayo Clinic Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery
  48. 2012 - 2019
    MemberDepartment of Surgery, Clinical Practice Committee
  49. 2012
    Faculty47th Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  50. 2012
    ReviewerGerman Research Foundation
  51. 2012
    ReviewerPhysicians' Services Incorporated Foundation
  52. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  53. 2012 - present
    Abstract ReviewerEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  54. 2011 - 2015
    MemberMayo Clinic Brand Committee
  55. 2011 - 2014
    MemberAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  56. 2011 - 2012
    MemberScientific Committee, 7th International Meeting on General Thoracic Surgery
  57. 2011 - 2012
    MemberMayo Clinic eHealth Advisory Group
  58. 2011
    Abstract Reviewer19th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  59. 2011
    Site ReviewerCanadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  60. 2011
    Chair46th Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  61. 2011 - present
    MemberFrontiers in Thoracic Oncology
  62. 2010 - 2019
    MemberEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  63. 2010 - 2013
    Vice ChairEnterprise Marketing Council, Mayo Clinic Marketing Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  64. 2010 - 2012
    ChairMayo Clinic Enterprise Transplant Center Marketing Council, William J von Liebig Transplant Center
  65. 2010 - 2012
    MemberQuality Committee, William J von Liebig Transplant Center
  66. 2010 - 2012
    MemberQuality Executive Subcommittee, Department of Surgery
  67. 2010
    FacultyMinimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery Master Class, European School of Thoracic Surgery, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  68. 2010
    FacultyEuropean School of Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery Masters Class, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  69. 2010
    FacultyEuropean School of Thoracic Surgery, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  70. 2010
    Abstract Reviewer18th Annual Meeting of European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  71. 2010
    Abstract Reviewer47th Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  72. 2010
    FacultyMasters of Minimally Invasive Surgery
  73. 2010
    Expert ConsultantEuropean School of Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery Masters Class, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  74. 2010
    FacultyEuropean School of Thoracic Surgery, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  75. 2010
    Chair18th Annual Meeting of European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  76. 2010
    Expert ConsultantMinimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery Master Class, European School of Thoracic Surgery, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  77. 2010 - present
    MemberScientific Council for Pulmonary Transplantation Quality of Life Workforce
  78. 2010 - present
    MemberEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  79. 2009 - 2017
    MemberAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  80. 2009 - 2017
    MemberCentennial Anniversary Committee, American Association for Thoracic Surgery
  81. 2009 - 2010
    MemberScientific Committee, 6th International Meeting on General Thoracic Surgery
  82. 2009 - 2010
    MemberEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  83. 2009
    MemberMayo Clinic Travel Redesign Task Force
  84. 2009
    MemberAATS Evarts Graham Traveling Fellowship Recipient: Dr. Juanjo Fibla (Barcelona, Spain), American Association for Thoracic Surgery
  85. 2009
    Member17th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  86. 2009
    Member46th Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  87. 2009
    MemberExternal Lung Transplant Program Program reviewed: University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  88. 2009
    MemberAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  89. 2009
    DirectorESTS-ISDE Symposium on Barrett's Esophagus, 17th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  90. 2009
    ChairEsophageal Surgery", Post-graduate course scientific session ", 17th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  91. 2009
    Jury member17th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  92. 2009
    Moderator and FacultyScientific Committee, 6th International Meeting on General Thoracic Surgery
  93. 2009 - present
    Reviewer/ConsultantExternal Lung Transplant Program Program reviewed: University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  94. 2008 - 2012
    MemberLifeSource Organ Procurement Organization
  95. 2008 - 2011
    ChairTask Force on Website Development for the Workforce on Research and Clinical Trials, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  96. 2008 - 2011
    MemberTask Force on Early Career Development, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  97. 2008 - 2009
    MemberProgram Committee - 17th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Krakow, Poland, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  98. 2008
    FacultyOesophageal Surgery Course, Elancourt, France, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  99. 2008
    Abstract Reviewer16th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  100. 2008
    MemberMinimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery Master Class, European School of Thoracic Surgery, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  101. 2007 - 2012
    MemberWorkforce on the STS Office of Research, Council on Quality, Research, and Patient Safety, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  102. 2007 - 2012
    MemberSociety of Thoracic Surgeons Council on Quality, Research and Patient Safety - Workforce on Research and Clinical Trials, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  103. 2007 - 2011
    ChairSpiration, Inc.
  104. 2007 - 2011
    MemberInternational Relations Committee, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  105. 2007 - 2010
    MemberScientific Committee, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  106. 2007 - 2009
    Vice ChairMayo Clinic Marketing Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  107. 2007 - 2008
    MemberProgram Committee - 16th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Bologna, Italy, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  108. 2007 - 2008
    MemberPlanning Committee Task Force - Clinical Research Symposium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  109. 2007
    Abstract Reviewer15th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  110. 2007
    ContributorEuropean School of Thoracic Surgery, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  111. 2007 - present
    MemberSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  112. 2006 - 2012
    MemberExecutive Committee, William J von Liebig Transplant Center
  113. 2006 - 2012
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, William J von Liebig Transplant Center
  114. 2006 - 2010
    MemberSurgical Quality Assessment and Improvement Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Quality Oversight Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  115. 2006 - 2009
    MemberMayo Clinic Marketing Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  116. 2006 - 2007
    Vice ChairMayo Clinic Security Council
  117. 2006
    Abstract Reviewer43rd Annual Meeting, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  118. 2006
    MemberEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons Working Group on Lung Metastasectomy
  119. 2006 - present
    MemberCancer Interest Group, Department of Surgery
  120. 2006 - present
    MemberEuropean Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  121. 2005 - 2012
    Surgical DirectorLung Transplant Program, William J von Liebig Transplant Center
  122. 2005 - 2012
    Mayo Clinic Cardiothoracic Transplantation Website Development Committee, William J von Liebig Transplant Center
  123. 2005
    Abstract Reviewer42nd Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  124. 2005 - present
    MemberLung Transplant Program, William J von Liebig Transplant Center
  125. 2005 - present
    MemberUnited Network for Organ Sharing
  126. 2005 - present
    MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group
  127. 2004 - 2005
    SecretaryMayo Clinic Thoracic Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  128. 2004 - present
    MemberSouthern Thoracic Surgical Association
  129. 2004 - present
    MemberInternational Society for Diseases of the Esophagus
  130. 2004 - present
    MemberEsophageal Cancer Working Group, American College of Surgeons Oncology Group
  131. 2003 - 2009
    MemberFaculty of 1000
  132. 2003 - 2007
    MemberTransplant/Immunology Steering Committee, American College of Chest Physicians
  133. 2003 - 2005
    Vice ChairInformation Security Subcommittee, Information Technology Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  134. 2003
    MemberEvarts Graham AATS Traveling Fellow - Local Sponsor, Secondary Site Visit. Cliff Choong, MBBS, American Association for Thoracic Surgery
  135. 2003 - present
    MemberPriestley Society
  136. 2003 - present
    MemberClinical Events Committee - Pilot Study of Intra-Bronchial Valve (IBV TM), Spiration, Inc.
  137. 2002 - present
    MemberDepartment of Surgery
  138. 2002 - 2008
    ChairMayo Clinic General Thoracic Surgery Patient Education Committee, Department of Surgery
  139. 2002 - 2006
    ChairMayo Clinic General Thoracic Surgery Website Development Committee, Department of Surgery
  140. 2002 - 2006
    MemberMayo Clinic General Thoracic Surgery Website Development Committee, Department of Surgery
  141. 2002 - 2005
    MemberMayo Clinic Cardiothoracic Transplantation Website Development Committee, Cardiothoracic Transplantation, Division of Transplantation Surgery
  142. 2002 - 2005
    MemberMayo Clinic Cardiothoracic Transplantation Website Development Committee, William J von Liebig Transplant Center
  143. 2002 - 2003
    MemberInformation Security Subcommittee, Information Technology Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  144. 2002 - present
    MemberMayo Surgical Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  145. 2002 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Thoracic Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  146. 2002 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic General Thoracic Surgery Patient Education Committee, Department of Surgery
  147. 2002 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  148. 2002 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  149. 2001 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Chest Physicians
  150. 2000 - present
    MemberGeneral Thoracic Surgery Club
  151. 1998
    MemberContract Negotiating Team, Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario
  152. 1997 - 1998
    Assistant Research SupervisorSummer Student Program, Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto
  153. 1997 - 1998
    Executive MemberSection of Residents, Ontario Medical Association
  154. 1997 - 1998
    Executive SecretaryProfessional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario
  155. 1997
    MemberPlanning Committee, Integrity in Research Symposium, University of Toronto
  156. 1997 - present
    MemberInternational Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
  157. 1996 - 1998
    MemberBoard of Directors, Canadian Association of Interns & Residents, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  158. 1996 - 1998
    MemberClinician Investigator Program, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  159. 1996 - 1997
    RepresentativeCanadian Association of Interns & Residents, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  160. 1996 - 1997
    Executive MemberProfessional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario
  161. 1996 - 1997
    Hospital RepresentativeGeneral Council, Toronto General Hospital, Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario
  162. 1996
    Media & Community SpokespersonDialogue '96, Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario
  163. 1994
    PresidentMedical School Class of 1994, University of Ottawa
  164. 1994 - present
    MemberCanadian Medical Association
  165. 1994 - present
    MemberOntario Medical Association
  166. 1991 - 1995
    MemberPremier's Council on Health
  167. 1991 - 1995
    MemberAdvisory Council to the Premier of Ontario, Premier's Council on Health
  168. 1990 - 1994
    JudgeStudent Court, University of Ottawa
  169. 1989 - 1994
    SenatorUniversity of Ottawa
  170. 1989 - 1990
    MemberConstituency Assistant to Howard McCurdy, House of Commons
  171. 1988 - 1989
    MemberSpecial Assistant to Dave Cooke, Queen's Park, Ontario
  172. 1988
    ResearcherFinancial Post Parliamentary Database
  173. 1988
    Freelance WriterFinancial Post Parliamentary Database
  174. 1988
    MemberFinancial Post Parliamentary Database
  175. 1987 - 1988
    Parliamentary PageHouse of Commons
  176. 1987 - 1988
    MemberSpecial Assistant to Rod Murphy, House of Commons
  177.  
    MemberSociety for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
  178.  
    MemberWestern Surgical Association
  179.  
    MemberWorld Association of Medical Editors
  180.  
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  181.  
    MemberSurgical Outcomes Club, American College of Surgeons
  182.  
    MemberAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  183.  
    SponsorAATS Evarts Graham Traveling Fellowship Recipient: Dr. Juanjo Fibla (Barcelona, Spain), American Association for Thoracic Surgery
  184.  
    Abstract Reviewer17th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  185.  
    Abstract Reviewer46th Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  186.  
    MemberBiology Club, General Thoracic Surgery Club
  187.  
    MemberNational Lung Review Board, United Network for Organ Sharing
  188.  
    MemberLung Cancers Section, Faculty of 1000
  189.  
    MemberCardiothoracic Transplant Committee. Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota; UNOS Region 7, LifeSource Organ Procurement Organization

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