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An Outstanding Faculty

Temple Faculty

The 39 clinical faculty members in Temple’s Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery are excellent clinicians and dedicated educators who create an environment of inquiry and scholarship. The department prides itself on its collegiality, team-based approach to care, and low turnover rate. This helps fellows lay the foundation for a successful career as clinicians while also fostering academic growth through exploration of research and educational opportunities. Faculty members represent a broad range of subspecialization and regularly lead and participate in groundbreaking research in search of better treatments.

Program Leadership

Maria Elena Vega-Sanchez, MD

Maria Elena Vega-Sanchez, MD  |  Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship

Parag Desai, MD

Parag Desai, MD  |  Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship

Kartik Shenoy, MD

Kartik Shenoy, MD  |  Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship

Fatima Anjum, MD

Fatima Anjum, MD  |  Program Director, Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Track; Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship

Massa Zantah, MD

Massa Zantah, MD  |  Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship

Shameek Gayen, MD

Shameek Gayen, MD  |  Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship

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