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Michael Bousamra II, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Southfield, MI, Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield Campus

MichaelBousamraIIMD

Thoracic Surgery • Southfield, MI

Cardiovascular Surgery

Head Thoracic Surgery Ascension SEMI

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Summary

  • Michael Bousamra, MD is a thoracic surgeon with Ascension Medical
    Group. Dr. Bousamra is board-certified in Thoracic Surgery. He
    provides surgical care to adult patients to treat lung cancer,
    esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors and other diseases of the chest.
    Dr. Bousamra has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery,
    esophageal surgery and early detection of lung cancer. He has
    practices located on the campuses of Ascension Providence -
    Southfield, Ascension St. John - Detroit, and Ascension
    Macomb-Oakland - Warren. He provides compassionate and
    comprehensive care to his patients in addition to remaining dedicated
    to ongoing clinic research regarding both lung and esophageal
    surgery, and breath analysis for early detection of lung cancer.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1991 - 1993
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1991
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1999 - 2021
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2009 - 2021
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1993 - 2007
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 20 People To Know In Healthcare Business First Award, 2017
  • South by Southwest Finalist 2016
  • 1st place Louisville Innovation Summit 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Current Therapy in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Post-Operative Care of General Thoracic Surgery Patient  
    Bousamra, M, Yang S, Cameron, D., Elsevier-Health Sciences Division, 2004

Books/Book Chapters

  • Handbook of Metabolomics, Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology 
    Chapter: Clinical aspects of metabolomics 
    Bousamra, M., Day, J., Fan, T.W-M, Higashi, R.M., Kloecker, G, Lane, A.N., Miller, D.M.Editors: Fan, Lane, and Higashi.Humana Press 2012
  • Thoracic Surgery 
    Chapter: Neurogenic Tumors of the Mediastinum 
    Wrightson W, Bousamra MPearsonEdition 3,2009
  • Yearbook of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 
    Chapter: Undergoing Pulmonary Resection With Low Diffusion Capacity 
    Ginsberg RJ, Wechsler AS, Williams WGMosby, IncEdition P5-6,1998
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Press Mentions

  • A Breathalyzer for Lung Cancer May Be on Its Way
    A Breathalyzer for Lung Cancer May Be on Its WayFebruary 10th, 2016

Committees

  • Commission on Cancer Physician Liaison, American Cancer Society 2017 - Present
  • Medical Staff JHSMH, Executive Committee 2009 - 2014

Research History

  • Analysis of Exhaled Carbonyls to Detect Lung CancerUniversity of Louisville2011 - Present
  • Metabolomic Studies of Lung CancerBrown Cancer Center and Department of Chemistry University of Louisville2005 - 2019
  • Effect of Clinical education on youth smoking, attitudes and smoking initiationDrive Cancer Out, Inc.2007 - 2010
  • Vaso - Motor Effects of Chronic Pulmonary HypertensionUniversity of Louisville1999 - 2002
  • Vaso – Motor Effects of Chronic Pulmonary HypertensionMedical College of Wisconsin1995 - 1999

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Michael Bousamra, Dr. Michael Bousamra, MD, Dr. M Bousamra