Biography
Dr. Stephen Yang is the Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Johns Hopkins and leads the surgical treatment of mesothelioma at one of the nation's most respected medical institutions. A Hopkins-trained surgeon himself, Dr. Yang has extensive experience in both open and minimally invasive approaches to mesothelioma and other thoracic malignancies. He leads a multidisciplinary mesothelioma treatment team at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Education & Training
- Medical Degree — University of Virginia School of Medicine (Medicine)
- Residency — Johns Hopkins Hospital (General Surgery)
- Fellowship — Johns Hopkins Hospital (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
Surgical management of pleural malignancies, thoracic surgical outcomes, and minimally invasive approaches to complex thoracic tumors.
Treatment Center
Dr. Stephen Yang practices at Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in Baltimore, MD.
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
Does Johns Hopkins have a mesothelioma program?
Yes. Dr. Yang leads the thoracic surgery program at Johns Hopkins, which treats mesothelioma as part of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center's multidisciplinary thoracic oncology program.