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Thomas Bilfinger
Thomas V. Bilfinger, M.D., Sc.D.
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Background
University of Zurich Medical School (M.D. 1978)
University of Chicago Surgery Internship (1980-1981)
University of Texas Medical Branch General Surgery Residency
University of Texas Medical Branch CT Residency (1986-1988)
University of Texas Medical Branch CT fellow (1988-1989)
SUNY at Stony Brook Ass Prof of Surgery (1989-1994)
SUNY at Stony Brook Assoc Prof of Surgery (1994-1999)
SUNY at Stony Brook Prof of Surgery (1999-present)
Research Assoc SUNY Old Westbury, Neuroimmunology
Senior Research Assoc. Mind Body Medical Institute, Harvard Medical School
Other Interests
VATS
Aortic procedures
Combined Cardiac/ Chest Procedures
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Carotid/ heart surgery
Vascular Neuro Immunology
Health Care Policy
Practice Areas
- Thoracic
- Cardiac