Dr. Mark Berry

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Mark Francis Berry is a Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University, specializing in thoracic and cardiac surgery. He joined the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Stanford in August 2014, after serving as an Associate Professor at Duke University. Dr. Berry completed his medical degree at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and has bachelor's and master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from the same institution. He underwent his residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center, following a residency in General Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. His clinical focus includes the management of benign and malignant conditions affecting the lung, esophagus, and mediastinum, with a particular interest in minimally invasive surgical techniques such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), laparoscopic, robotic, endoscopic, and bronchoscopic approaches. Dr. Berry is also the co-Director of the Stanford Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Center and has extensive experience in optimizing patient outcomes based on their individual characteristics and disease processes. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications, primarily centered on the outcomes of minimally invasive thoracic surgical techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-08-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading surgical practices in Cardiothoracic Surgery and providing advanced educational courses in minimally invasive techniques.

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Courses

CTS 299 CTS 280 CTS 399 CTS 370 CTS 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.