Leading the Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team, I provide the program the full breadth of thoracic oncologic surgical care. I present/teach nationally and internationally on the topic of minimally invasive thoracic surgery and have published widely on this subject. My research interests include minimally invasive thoracic surgery, lung cancer screening, sputum tests for lung cancer, and thoracic surgery databases. I also serve as a member of several task forces within the Society of Thoracic Surgeons including the General Thoracic Database Committee, the Taskforce for Quality Improvement, the Access and Publications Commmittee, and the Public Reporting Committee.
Primary Specialty
Thoracic Surgeon
GenderMale
EducationColumbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
ServicesWilliam Burfeind, MD provides thoracic surgery in Bethlehem, PA. A Thoracic Surgeon is trained to perform surgery on the chest, diaphragm, lungs, esophagus, chest wall and heart valves. A Thoracic Surgeon also treats artery disease and cancer.
Please call St. Luke's Thoracic Surgical Associates - Bethlehem at (484) 526-3950 to schedule an appointment in Bethlehem, PA or to get more information.