Shanda Haley Blackmon MD M.P.H, FACS (She/Her)
[Pronunciation: Shan-dah]
Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology
Tenured Professor of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute Olga Keith Weiss Endowed Chair in Surgery
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Summary
- Professor Shanda Blackmon, M.D., M.P.H., FACS is Executive Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute in Houston. She is the Olga Keith Weiss Endowed Chair in Surgery, former Chief of Division of Thoracic Surgery at HMH, Medical Director for Consumer Digital Platform & UX/XD at CDH within Mayo Clinic, and developer of the UDD App (decentralized clinical trial) at Mayo Clinic- Roch. She holds US patents for minimally invasive surgical instrumentation; performs MIS resections of thoracic tumors & is board-certified by ABS & ABTS. She is a member of AATS & ASA. She was on the BOD and was Council Chair for STS. She served as Secretary/Treasurer for TSF. She is the recipient of the Extraordinary Woman in CT Surgery Award, received the Career Service Award from STS, & is former President of WTS. She is the President-elect for STSA 2027. She is author of “The Support Group; Connection, Hope & Healing for Patients + Providers”
Clinical Expertise
- Thoracic surgery, Thymectomy, Thymus neoplasms, Lung Neoplasms, Thorax, Esophagectomy, Esophagus, Esophagogastric Junction, Gastroesophageal reflux, Myasthenia gravis, Esophageal stenosis, Esophageal Achalasia, Esophageal disease, Esophageal fistulae, Esophageal perforation, Pneumonectomy, Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures, Tracheoesophageal fistula, Hiatal hernia, Achalasia, Diaphragmatic tumors, Gatroesophageal reflux, Diaphragmatic surgery, Pectus excavatum, Combined modality therapy, Adenocarcinoma, Esophagoscopy, Neoplasm staging, Fiberoptic bronchoscopy, Minimally invasive foregut surgery, Minimally invvasive surgery, Complex esophageal reconstruction, Segmentectomy of lung
Education & Training
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center/University of Texas Medical School at HoustonFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2005 - 2006
Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2003 - 2006
Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical CenterChief Residency, Surgery, 2002 - 2003- Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1999 - 2002
- Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1998 - 1999
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
TX State Medical License 2003 - 2026
WI State Medical License 2020 - 2025
GA State Medical License 2001 - 2024
MN State Medical License 2014 - 2024
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Distinguished Service Award Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 2025
- Extraordinary Woman in Cardiothoracic Surgery Society of Thoracic Surgeons & Women in Thoracic Surgery, 2024
- MERIT Enhanced Recovery Pathway Quality Improvement Initiative Co-Champion Mayo Clinic, 2023
Clinical Trials
- Panitumumab, Docetaxel, Cisplatin, Radiation Therapy, and Surgery in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed, Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer or Cancer of the Gastroesophageal Junction Start of enrollment: 2009 Jan 01
- A Trial of Esophageal and Gastric Stenting for Leak or Perforation Start of enrollment: 2010 May 01
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) Versus Sublobar Resection for High-Risk Patients Non-Small Lung Cancer Start of enrollment: 2012 May 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The state of educational research in cardiothoracic surgery: A review of the literature.Amirtha Shekar, Victoria Hart, John Treffalls, Travis J Miles, Todd K Rosengart
JTCVS Open. 2025-12-01 - 1 citationsThe Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2024 Member Practice Survey.Shanda H Blackmon, Allison Weiderhold, Zaid M Abdelsattar, Mara B Antonoff, Vinay Badhwar
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2025-11-01 - 2 citationsGender Disparities in Compensation of Practicing Cardiothoracic Surgeons: Analyzing The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Compensation Survey.Cherie P Erkmen, Anastasiia K Tompkins, Shanda Blackmon, Larry R Kaiser, Susanna Gallani
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2025-11-01
Journal Articles
- Powerful Innovation in Thoracic Surgery: Then and NowShanda Blackmon, MD, CTSNet
- Outcomes of Video‐Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Transvenous Lead ExtractionMichael J Osborn, Raul Espinosa, Shanda Blackmon, Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
- Can a Tool Assess if Young Thoracic Surgeons Are Competent to Perform Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy?Mahajan NN, Blackmon S, J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 1/1/2018
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- 3D PrintingBlackmon SH, Collaborative 3D Printing in Medicine, Scottsdale, AZ, 1/1/2017
- Utility of Creating 3D Anatomic Models of Paraesophageal Hernias.Blackmon SH, Collaborative 3D Printing in Medical Practice 2017, Scottsdale, AZ, 1/1/2017
- Global Practice Patterns of Multifocal Lung Cancer.Mansfield Aaron, Leventakos Konstantinos, Peikert Tobias, Midthun David, Molina Julian, Blackmon Shanda, Nichols Francis, Garces Yolanda, Hallemeier Christopher, Kratz..., Journal of Thoracic Oncology, 1/5/2016
Lectures
- Surgery for ThymomaKoloa, Kauai, HI - 1/1/2019
- Radiomics and Lung Cancer Detection/Modeling: Is This the Holy Grail?San Diego, CA - 1/1/2019
- Innovations in Therapeutic BronchoscopySan Diego, CA - 1/1/2019
Other
- Lung Cancer Prevention and TreatmentBlackmon SH, Video Roundtable-The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 55th Annual Meeting
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2019 - VATS Right Middle Lobe Lobectomy in the Setting of Oligometastatic Lung CancerBlackmon SH, CTSNet
1/1/2018 - How I Do It-Intraoperative Identification of Intersegmental PlanesBlackmon SH, Video-AATS International Thoracic Surgical Oncology Summit
New York, NY - 1/1/2018
Authored Content
- Lessons from a Patient Support Group: An Interview with Shanda BlackmonMarch 2024
- CTSNet to Go: Podcast Episode: The Role of Women in Cardiothoracic SurgeryJuly 2020
- CTSNet to Go: Podcast Episode: The Role of Women in Cardiothoracic SurgeryJuly 2020
Press Mentions
Female Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Unlocking the Male FortressNovember 29th, 2025- Lung Cancer: Symptoms, Treatment Options and MoreNovember 20th, 2025
- Connecting Cancer Survivors with Support GroupsOctober 21st, 2025
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Member
- Southern Thoracic Surgical AssociationMember
External Links
- Baylor College of Medicinehttps://www.bcm.edu/people-search/shanda-blackmon-158436
- YouTube Channelhttps://youtube.com/@shandablackmon?si=k7wZnxp_BjEb1qQb
- Author Websitehttps://drblackmon.com/
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