Biography
Dr. Andrea Wolf is a thoracic surgeon at Mount Sinai Health System who specializes in the surgical treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. Working alongside Dr. Raja Flores, she is part of one of the world's highest-volume mesothelioma surgery programs. Dr. Wolf has particular expertise in lung-sparing pleurectomy with decortication and has contributed to research on intraoperative heated chemotherapy perfusion for mesothelioma.
Education & Training
- Medical Degree — New York University School of Medicine (Medicine)
- Residency — Columbia University Medical Center (General Surgery)
- Fellowship — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Thoracic Surgery)
Specialties & Procedures
Clinical Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
Surgical Procedures
Board Certifications
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- American Board of Surgery
Research Focus
Lung-sparing surgery for mesothelioma, intraoperative chemotherapy perfusion, and minimally invasive approaches to thoracic malignancies.
Notable Publications
- Pleurectomy decortication with intraoperative chemotherapy for malignant pleural mesothelioma. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2019.
Treatment Center
Dr. Andrea Wolf practices at Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY.
Legal Resources for Mesothelioma Patients
Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma after asbestos exposure may be eligible for compensation through asbestos trust funds and legal claims. Over $30 billion remains available in trust funds nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Wolf's role in the Mount Sinai mesothelioma program?
Dr. Wolf is a thoracic surgeon in the Mount Sinai mesothelioma program, working alongside Dr. Raja Flores. She specializes in lung-sparing surgery and contributes to clinical research on intraoperative chemotherapy.