Shawn Spencer Groth MD
Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology
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7200 Cambridge St6AHouston, TX 77030
Phone+1 713-798-6376
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Summary
- Dr. Shawn Groth, based in Houston, TX, specializes in Thoracic Surgery with subspecialties in Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, and Thoracic Surgical Oncology. His education includes a fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital from 2011 - 2013, and a surgical residency at the University of Minnesota, where he also graduated from medical school in 2003. He has experience with conditions like achalasia, mesothelioma, and procedures such as lobectomy and esophagectomy. His research has been published in reputable journals like The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Groth is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2011 - 2013
University of MinnesotaResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2011- University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2014 - 2026
LA State Medical License 2021 - 2023
PA State Medical License 2013 - 2014
MA State Medical License Active through 2013
MN State Medical License 2006 - 2012
American Board of Surgery Surgery
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, 2016-2017
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsTumor-infiltrating natural killer cell profiling for therapeutic stratification in patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer.Atsushi Ito, Sung Wook Kang, Hee-Jin Jang, Ji Seon Shim, Claire Lee
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2026-03-04 - Tumor-infiltrating natural killer cell profiling for therapeutic stratification in patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer.Atsushi Ito, Sung Wook Kang, Hee-Jin Jang, Ji Seon Shim, Claire Lee
Biorxiv. 2026-01-02 - 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
Journal Articles
- Povidone-Iodine Results in Rapid Killing of Thymic Epithelial Tumour Cells Through Cellular FixationEric M Lo, Shawn S Groth, Bryan M Burt, Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Press Mentions
Esophageal Cancer Awareness: Q&A with Dr. Shawn GrothMay 28th, 2020
Sugarbaker Touts New Clinical Study for Mesothelioma PatientsDecember 22nd, 2016- Thoracic Surgeon Reaches Historic Milestone: 100 Robotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive EsophagectomiesNovember 9th, 2023
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