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Stephen Yang, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins Hospital

StephenClydeYangMD, FACS, MAMSE

Thoracic Surgery • Baltimore, MD

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

Professor of Surgery and Oncology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions; Vice Chair for Professional Development, Dept of Surgery; The Arthur B. and Patricia B. Modell Endowed Chair in Thoracic Surgery. Exam Chair, SESATS XII Editor-in-Chief, American Board of Thoracic Surgery; Member, Academy of Master Surgical Educators, ACS; President-Elect, STSA; President-Elect, TSDA

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Summary

  • Dr. Stephen Yang is a general thoracic surgeon in Baltimore, MD and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and has been in practice 27 years. He specializes in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive/robotic thoracic surgery, thoracic surgical oncology, and cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, lung cancer, chest wall tumors, and pectus repair. As a surgical educator, he is the Examination and MOC Chair for the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and sits on the Thoracic Surgery Residency Review Committee of the ACGME. He also is the Chair of the Committee on Medical Student Education for the American College of Surgeons. He was recently elected as a Member of the Academy of Master Surgical Educators for the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1992 - 1994
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Surgery, 1984 - 1992
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center/University of Texas Medical School at Houston
    University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center/University of Texas Medical School at HoustonFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1987 - 1990
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1989 - 1994
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member, Academy of Master Surgical Educators American College of Surgeons, 2020
  • AOA 2020
  • Director American Board of Thoracic Surgery
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Committees

  • Deputy Chair, Examination Chair, American Board of Thoracic Surgery 2020 - Present
  • Chair, Committee on Medical Student Education, American College of Surgeons 2019 - Present
  • Chair, Maintenance of Certification, American Board of Thoracic Surgery 2018 - Present
  • Editor-in-Chief, SESATS XIII Review, American Board of Thoracic Surgery 2018 - Present
  • Chair, Faculty Development, Thoracic Surgery Directors Association 2017 - Present
  • Director, American Board of Thoracic Surgery 2014 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. Stephen Yang, Dr. Stephen Yang, MD, Dr. S Yang, Dr. Stephen Clyde Yang