Dr. Joseph Shrager

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Joseph Shrager is a Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University, where he is a member of the University Medical Line. He joined Stanford from the University of Pennsylvania, where he served as Associate Professor and Chief of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Shrager earned his medical degree from Harvard University and completed his surgical training at the University of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts General Hospital. He has been recognized in multiple regards, including listings in 'America's Top Doctors' and 'Castle Connolly's Top Doctors for Cancer' for several consecutive years. His clinical focus includes thoracic oncology, minimally invasive surgeries, and lung disease treatment. His research areas explore the effects of various disease states on respiratory muscle function, particularly in relation to diaphragm sparing and mechanical ventilation. Additionally, Dr. Shrager leads the Stanford Respiratory Muscle Research Laboratory and is actively engaged in clinical trials that aim to prevent diaphragm dysfunction in patients receiving mechanical ventilation. He has held several prestigious appointments, including a directorship and editorial positions, ensuring a prominent role in advancing thoracic surgical practices and research.

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