Inderpal Singh Sarkaria MD , MBA, FACS

Summary

• Inderpal Sarkaria, MD, is a thoracic surgeon based in Dallas, TX, specializing in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and thoracic surgical oncology. He pursued extensive training with fellowships in thoracic and advanced minimally invasive surgery at prestigious institutions, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital. Dr. Sarkaria served as the Chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center since 2024 and has held positions as an attending surgeon at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. His clinical experience includes treating esophageal cancer, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, thymoma, and malignant mesothelioma. Dr. Sarkaria has contributed to several publications and clinical trials, focusing on innovative surgical techniques and quality of life outcomes. He holds honors such as CMS Meaningful Use Certifications and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.