Daniel Joseph Boffa MD

Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor, Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine

330 Cedar StreetFMB 128 Thoracic SurgeryNew Haven, CT 06520
Phone+1 203-785-4931
Fax+1 203-688-3501

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Summary

Dr. Daniel Boffa is a thoracic surgeon based in New Haven, CT, with subspecialties in cardiovascular surgery. He completed his surgical residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) and a fellowship in thoracic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Boffa graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1997. He is experienced in procedures such as thoracotomy, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, pneumonectomy, adult general thoracic surgery, and thoracic surgical oncology. His research has been published in several journals, including JTCVS Open and Journal of Thoracic Oncology. Dr. Boffa has received CMS Meaningful Use Certifications multiple times and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2004 - 2007
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Surgery, 1997 - 2004
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1997

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Certifications & Licensure

CT State Medical License 2007 - 2026
NY State Medical License 1999 - 2008
PA State Medical License 2006 - 2008
OH State Medical License 2004 - 2007
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Updated Review: Using the National Cancer Database for Outcomes-Based Research.
Oluwaseun F Ayoade, Giorgio Caturegli, Bryan Palis, Ryan McCabe, Ronald J Weigel
Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2026-09-01
Radiographic tumor regression as a predictor for pathologic response after neoadjuvant therapy for non-small cell lung cancer.
Justin M Bader, Theresa Ermer, William de Santis, Henna Ragoowansi, Ryan J Kramer
JTCVS Open. 2026-08-01
Real-World Outcomes of Radiation After Chemoimmunotherapy for Stage III Lung Cancer.
Giorgio Caturegli, Maureen Canavan, Oluwaseun F Ayoade, Daniel J Boffa, Benjamin J Resio
Clinical Lung Cancer. 2026-06-01

Journal Articles

Evaluation of Cancer Care After Medicaid Expansion Under the Affordable Care Act
Daniel Boffa, MD, JAMA Network Open

Authored Content

Robotic-Assisted Lobectomies in the National Cancer DataBaseMarch 2018

Press Mentions

Center for Thoracic Cancers Hosts: Celebrate the UnexpectedApril 8th, 2026
Quitting Smoking and Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives but Could Save Many MoreDecember 1st, 2025
Lung Cancer Remains Deadliest Cancer, but Patients Are Living LongerNovember 11th, 2025

Grant Support

Evaluation of the Implementation and Effectiveness of the American College of Surgeons Operative Standards ProgramUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2024–2029