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Michael Archer, DO, Thoracic Surgery, Syracuse, NY, Upstate University Hospital

MichaelA.ArcherDOFACS

Thoracic Surgery Syracuse, NY

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology

Assistant Professor of Surgery - Division of Thoracic Surgery | Associate Program Director - General Surgery Residency Program

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Summary

  • Dr. Michael Archer is a board-certified thoracic surgeon in Syracuse, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Crouse Health.

    He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. He trained in general surgery training at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He completed a post-doctoral research fellowship in the Thoracic Surgery Oncology Laboratory at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He was trained in thoracic surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.

    He specializes in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and thoracic surgical oncology and is experienced in esophageal cancer, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, thoracic outlet syndrome, and chest wall tumors.

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Thoracic Surgery, 2016 - 2019
  • Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)
    Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)Residency, Surgery, 2009 - 2016
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery Oncology Laboratory, 2012 - 2014
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery Oncology Laboratory, 2012 - 2014
  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State License 2019 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State License 2016 - 2019
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 2009 - 2016
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • John H. Goodworth, MD Award Allegheny General Hospital - Department of Surgery, 2016
  • Crystal Apple Award Allegheny General Hospital - Department of Surgery, 2016
  • Basic Science Research Award Allegheny General Hospital - Department of Surgery 18th Annual Research Day, 2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma  
    Archer MA, Bueno R, Lung Cancer Management, 10/2015

Committees

  • Associate Program Director, Upstate University General Surgery Residency - Education Committee 2022 - Present
  • Cancer Liaison Physician, Upstate Cancer Center - Cancer Committee 2022 - Present
  • Cancer Surgery Standards Program - Education Committee, American College of Surgeons 2020 - Present

Research History

  • Post-doctoral Research FellowTwo-years of dedicated research at BWH/HMS in the Thoracic Surgery Oncology Laboratory. The majority of effort was focused on characterizing the mutational background of malignant pleural mesothelioma. Secondary projects included maintaining clinical databases for lung and esophageal cancer.2012 - 2014

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