Richard Battafarano, MD

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About This Physician

Gender Male
Type of Specialist Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon
Special Expertise
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Esophageal Surgery
  • Lung Cancer
  • Mediastinal Tumors
  • Mesothelioma
Admitting Hospital(s) University of Maryland Medical Center
Ranked #27 in Cardiology & Heart Surgery
Nationally Ranked in 9 Specialties
High performing in 3 Specialties
Board Certification(s)
Latest Certification Date(s)
Surgery
2008
Thoracic Surgery
2000
Obtained Medical Degree From Drexel University
1988
Residency(ies)
Surgery
University Minn Hospital & Clin
Minneapolis, MN
1989 - 1997
Fellowship(s)
Thoracic Surgery
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
1997 - 1999
Faculty Appointment
Associate Professor
Surgery
University MD School of Medicine
ATD

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