Biography
Dr. Thomas D'Amico is a thoracic surgeon at Duke Cancer Institute and a leader in the field of minimally invasive thoracic surgery. He trained at Columbia and Memorial Sloan Kettering and has been at Duke for decades, building one of the top thoracic surgery programs in the Southeast. Dr. D'Amico treats mesothelioma patients as part of Duke's multidisciplinary thoracic oncology program.
Education & Training
- Medical Degree — Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Medicine)
- Residency — Duke 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
Minimally invasive thoracic surgery, outcomes after mesothelioma resection, and quality improvement in thoracic surgical oncology.
Treatment Center
Dr. Thomas D'Amico practices at Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, NC.
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 Duke Cancer Institute have a mesothelioma program?
Yes. Duke Cancer Institute treats mesothelioma through its multidisciplinary thoracic oncology program, with Dr. D'Amico providing surgical expertise alongside medical and radiation oncologists.