Thomas K. Varghese Jr.,
MD, MS
Languages Spoken: English, Malayalam
Dr. Thomas Varghese Jr. is the Chief Value Officer at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Head of the Section of General Thoracic Surgery, and Program Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Utah. He is also an Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in the Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine.
Dr. Varghese's clinical interests are in benign and malignant disease of the lungs, esophagus, chest wall and mediastinum; and minimally invasive applications for general thoracic surgery. Dr. Varghese’s research interests include systems-based interventions for the uptake of research findings into healthcare (implementation science); educational interventions for patient-centered care; the use of social media in public health initiatives; and health services research using population-based data, cost & utility analyses and patient-derived outcomes.
Dr. Varghese was recruited to the University of Utah from the University of Washington, where he served as the Director of Thoracic Surgery at Harborview Medical Center; Associate Program Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency; and Co-Chair of the Surgical Standardization Committee of the UW Medicine system. While at UW, he helped create the Strong for Surgery program (www.StrongforSurgery.org), a systems-based intervention aimed at optimizing patient health before elective surgery, now active at 50 clinical sites (205 surgical teams) in Washington and Oregon.
Dr. Varghese holds national leadership positions in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Thoracic Surgery Directors Association, American College of Surgeons, Joint Council of Thoracic Surgery Education, and the Surgical Outcomes Club. At the University of Utah, Dr. Varghese is a member of an active collaborative of Health Services Researchers that embraces the Triple Aim (outstanding patient-centered care, improving the health of the population we serve, reducing the cost of care) with the goal of maintaining the University of Utah at the highest level of surgical care in the country.
Dr. Thomas Varghese Jr. is the Chief Value Officer at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Head of the Section of General Thoracic Surgery, and Program Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Utah. He is also an Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in the Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine.
Dr. Varghese's clinical interests are in benign and malignant disease of the lungs, esophagus, chest wall and mediastinum; and minimally invasive applications for general thoracic surgery. Dr. Varghese’s research interests include systems-based interventions for the uptake of research findings into healthcare (implementation science); educational interventions for patient-centered care; the use of social media in public health initiatives; and health services research using population-based data, cost & utility analyses and patient-derived outcomes.
Dr. Varghese was recruited to the University of Utah from the University of Washington, where he served as the Director of Thoracic Surgery at Harborview Medical Center; Associate Program Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency; and Co-Chair of the Surgical Standardization Committee of the UW Medicine system. While at UW, he helped create the Strong for Surgery program (www.StrongforSurgery.org), a systems-based intervention aimed at optimizing patient health before elective surgery, now active at 50 clinical sites (205 surgical teams) in Washington and Oregon.
Dr. Varghese holds national leadership positions in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Thoracic Surgery Directors Association, American College of Surgeons, Joint Council of Thoracic Surgery Education, and the Surgical Outcomes Club. At the University of Utah, Dr. Varghese is a member of an active collaborative of Health Services Researchers that embraces the Triple Aim (outstanding patient-centered care, improving the health of the population we serve, reducing the cost of care) with the goal of maintaining the University of Utah at the highest level of surgical care in the country.
Clinical Locations
801-587-4470
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Associate Professor Community Health Center - Affiliated Physician |
| Academic Divisions | Cardiothoracic Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.8/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.9/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
March 29, 2019
a lovely, caring, confident and experienced professional.
UofU Patient
March 10, 2019
Very good isn't accurate. I'm going with "outstanding", a level above "excellent".
UofU Patient
February 09, 2019
We appreciated each one of them. They were all great.
UofU Patient
November 03, 2018
Love that Dr. Vargas took the time and additional efforts to draw pictures and diagrams, write out details of surgery and after care along with descriptions and information.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2018
Completely professional and caring.
UofU Patient
August 07, 2018
All of the care providers involved (the Doctor, the PA, the NP) provided professional, individualized care. They took the time to listen, answer questions and explain my options and treatment. I would definitely recommend this healthcare team to others!
UofU Patient
August 03, 2018
Dr.Varghese is an exceptional medical professional.
UofU Patient
June 26, 2018
I had the Doctor's attention and he did a great job explaining and being honest.
UofU Patient
June 01, 2018
Always a comforting environment even if one is afraid they will get unpleasant news.
UofU Patient
May 28, 2018
great medical team for me
UofU Patient
May 07, 2018
very good
UofU Patient
May 07, 2018
Great Doctor
UofU Patient
April 25, 2018
Dr. V is awesome.
UofU Patient
April 25, 2018
Very impressed with Dr Varghese and his staff. FeltI was in the best of care from the beginningof surgeryuntil this follow-up visit.
UofU Patient
April 23, 2018
Very pleased
UofU Patient
February 16, 2018
the staff of hci makes you want to come back and see them.
UofU Patient
February 14, 2018
I'm there to see the doctor, but he slips in at the end (when I've already told everyone else my symptoms). Does he really want me to ask him the same things again? I'm sure everyone else in the room doesn't want to hear it again, but he's the one whose opinion I really want. This happens with every appointment and I'm not sure what to do.
UofU Patient
February 10, 2018
Dr. Varghese lived up to his reputation for excellence, empathy, experience and friendliness! The truly expert doctors exhibit true concern for their patients, humility and a calm demeanor when confronting complex situations - all qualities that Dr. Varghese exhibits in spades.
UofU Patient
December 23, 2017
Amazing experience! Fully understood condition and what is needed to further receive treatment. Was blunt and forth coming which was needed in this case.
UofU Patient
December 20, 2017
I have uncharacteristic pain following my surgery. This does not follow the expectation of the care provider so he just shrugs. No real effort to find the source of my pain is forth coming from the surgeon. He is moving on thinking he has done his part because the tumor is remove.
UofU Patient
December 20, 2017
I was happy with the experience with Dr. Varghese, the only change I would make is pre and post surgery emails providing tips on what to expect, how to prepare, additional information, links to patient forums, etc.
UofU Patient
December 17, 2017
Dr. Varghese and his entire team were exceedingly kind and compassionate and I felt I had all the time I needed for getting my questions answered.
UofU Patient
December 02, 2017
Very friendly, personable man. presents himself confidently and approachable
UofU Patient
November 25, 2017
I LOVED Dr. Varghese. my husband and I were honestly scared to death and very upset about the surgery that I have to have to have but the moment we met with dr. varghese he totally eased all of my worries and I have complete confidence that the surgery is going to turn out great. he sat down and spent so much time with us explaining everything from start to finish and drew pictures.
UofU Patient
November 18, 2017
professional and pleasant staff members
UofU Patient
October 23, 2017
Dr. Varghese put my mind at ease even in my situation.
UofU Patient
October 11, 2017
Excellent office visit. Very informative.
UofU Patient
September 17, 2017
I had questions to ask before the appointment but did not have to ask them because he answered them before they were asked
UofU Patient
September 15, 2017
Dr. Varghese was friendly and kind. He talked 100 miles per hour, but we realize that he was behind schedule and probably needed to get on to something else. We felt rushed, but we have another appointment with him next week where we can continue to ask questions.
UofU Patient
September 13, 2017
Addressed all my concerns and answered all my questions. So glad I choose to go to Huntsman to have my tumor removed. Everyone was very focus on how I was doing and took great care of me.
UofU Patient
September 04, 2017
we'll see if I survive my surgery! if I do then I'll recommend Dr Varghese highly!!
UofU Patient
May 26, 2017
great doctor!
UofU Patient
May 19, 2017
Best diagnostic discussion I have every had. Usally surgeons have the bed side manner of a brick. This was informative and reassuring.
UofU Patient
May 19, 2017
I kinda felt like I was being rushed and because they had seen and been thru my condition before that I just felt like they expected me to know how it was going to be and all the pain I was dealing with was ok and I should just wait it out.
UofU Patient
May 15, 2017
Dr Varghese and Dr Siler are two of the best Doctors that I have ever been treated by. Great "bedside" manner, very personable and great physicians!
UofU Patient
April 29, 2017
Everything very good!! Each and every care provider we have seen up to date has been more than exceptional!!
UofU Patient
March 25, 2017
Dr Varghese and team are exceptional!
UofU Patient
February 17, 2017
Dr. Varghese is the BEST provider I have ever been to! He is kind, compassionate and knowledgeable! I could not ask for a better physician!
UofU Patient
February 03, 2017
I really liked that everything they told me was plain English so I could understand everthing.
UofU Patient
December 18, 2016
Every aspect of visit was excellent.
UofU Patient
December 17, 2016
Have already recommended Dr Varghese
UofU Patient
December 04, 2016
I was able to focus on what Dr. Varghese was explaining because he wrote and provided drawings for all the items we discussed and then provided written material to take home with me. The meeting was not rushed and all care providers included in the process were in attendance.
UofU Patient
December 03, 2016
It was wonderful
UofU Patient
October 18, 2016
Dr Varghese was very thorough with explanation. He spent a lot of time and I did not feel that he needed to hurry out to the next patient. I felt I was in great hands and I sure about his ability to complete the procedure I need to have done.
UofU Patient
October 13, 2016
Everyone in the room was respectful, was quiet during the explanation of the surgery, showed a placid professional face.
UofU Patient
September 28, 2016
dr Vargees is fantastic. very professional, we trust him completely. he answered every question, even our silly questions were treated respectfully. he was extremely helpful and easy to talk to. he addressed our concerns and helped us to be at peace with our situation and plan for follow up
UofU Patient
September 24, 2016
Dr. Varghese is a truly amazing doctor and person. I have total confidence in his technical skill and knowledge. What really impresses me is how kind and compassionate he is. I always feel better after my appointment because I understand my situation better and have all of my questions answered. He uses vocabulary that I can understand, and is very clear and direct, while also being supportive and positive.
UofU Patient
September 03, 2016
The best medical experience I have ever had. I love the team approach. Dr Varghese and his team are phenomenal.
UofU Patient
August 22, 2016
Dr Varghese is the epitome of what I would call a perfect Doctor and I feel is a great Surgeon. He saved my life.
UofU Patient
August 19, 2016
Excellence in procedure and follow up care.
UofU Patient
August 18, 2016
dr varghese is an excellent and knowledgeable physician as well as very kind and caring. I'm so glad we found him and I would highly recommend him!
UofU Patient
August 13, 2016
excellent doctor explained thoroughly what my options and what the procedures would be outstanding doctor
UofU Patient
August 09, 2016
Very professional and made sure every step of care and procedure was explained and covered for complete understanding.
UofU Patient
August 08, 2016
Dr. Varghese is the do nice to me and my husband. We have complete confidence in him and are so grateful he was my Dr. and surgeon. He made me cancer free .. he is brilliant.
UofU Patient
July 18, 2016
Dr Varghese has made this difficult surgery and recovery much more pleasant because of his kind care for me and all my questions and concerns. All doctors should learn how to care for their patients from Dr Varghese! I knew I had the best surgeons before my first visit to him. It was so nice to also discover what a great person he is!
UofU Patient
July 11, 2016
Dr Varghese is amazing! he takes all the time I need to answer my questions and explain everything completely. no matter how busy he may be outside my room, I never feel rushed or that he's in a hurry to get to the next patient. and he is so kind and caring with me as a person - not just another one of his hundreds of patients. He's the BEST!
UofU Patient
July 11, 2016
He was very patient.
UofU Patient
July 08, 2016
I already have recommended HCI
UofU Patient
May 30, 2016
The doctor, nurse & assistant were exceptional.
UofU Patient
May 22, 2016
Good
UofU Patient
May 18, 2016
Great "bedside" manner. Confident and reassuring.
UofU Patient
May 10, 2016
LOVE Dr Varghese! he took his time with me. made sure I understood my condition and treatment with risks and outcome explained. I feel very confident about him doing my surgery and along with his obvious knowledge and expertise ... he was very kind and carrying. he took all the time we needed to answer or questions and explain everything in detail. he's great! so thankful he's my surgeon!
UofU Patient
May 02, 2016
i trust Dr V completely
UofU Patient
April 30, 2016
Dr. Varghese radiates confidence and assurance. I felt very comfortable with him and his "chairside" manner.
UofU Patient
April 17, 2016
Dr.Varghese was very professional. he brought in several people to help in his assessments and treatment strategies and explained everything to me several times so I knew exactly what I was up against and gave me total confidence in his ability to treat me and get me back to health
UofU Patient
February 13, 2016
Dr. Varghese made me feel much more comfortable with upcoming procedures.
UofU Patient
February 12, 2016
All positive.
UofU Patient
January 22, 2016
Dr. Varghese has been fantastic from the beginning. I feel very blessed and lucky that Dr. Varghese is at Huntsman.
UofU Patient
January 16, 2016
Everyone I spoke to answered any and all questions or concerns.
UofU Patient
October 31, 2015
Dr. Varghese and his team are amazing. They have my health at the top of their concerns. They have a great bedside manner and have great personalities to match the phenomenal medical abilities that they have.
Dr. Thomas Varghese Jr. is the Chief Value Officer at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Head of the Section of General Thoracic Surgery, and Program Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Utah. He is also an Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in the Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine.
Dr. Varghese's clinical interests are in benign and malignant disease of the lungs, esophagus, chest wall and mediastinum; and minimally invasive applications for general thoracic surgery. Dr. Varghese’s research interests include systems-based interventions for the uptake of research findings into healthcare (implementation science); educational interventions for patient-centered care; the use of social media in public health initiatives; and health services research using population-based data, cost & utility analyses and patient-derived outcomes.
Dr. Varghese was recruited to the University of Utah from the University of Washington, where he served as the Director of Thoracic Surgery at Harborview Medical Center; Associate Program Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency; and Co-Chair of the Surgical Standardization Committee of the UW Medicine system. While at UW, he helped create the Strong for Surgery program (www.StrongforSurgery.org), a systems-based intervention aimed at optimizing patient health before elective surgery, now active at 50 clinical sites (205 surgical teams) in Washington and Oregon.
Dr. Varghese holds national leadership positions in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Thoracic Surgery Directors Association, American College of Surgeons, Joint Council of Thoracic Surgery Education, and the Surgical Outcomes Club. At the University of Utah, Dr. Varghese is a member of an active collaborative of Health Services Researchers that embraces the Triple Aim (outstanding patient-centered care, improving the health of the population we serve, reducing the cost of care) with the goal of maintaining the University of Utah at the highest level of surgical care in the country.
Dr. Thomas Varghese Jr. is the Chief Value Officer at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Head of the Section of General Thoracic Surgery, and Program Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Utah. He is also an Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in the Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine.
Dr. Varghese's clinical interests are in benign and malignant disease of the lungs, esophagus, chest wall and mediastinum; and minimally invasive applications for general thoracic surgery. Dr. Varghese’s research interests include systems-based interventions for the uptake of research findings into healthcare (implementation science); educational interventions for patient-centered care; the use of social media in public health initiatives; and health services research using population-based data, cost & utility analyses and patient-derived outcomes.
Dr. Varghese was recruited to the University of Utah from the University of Washington, where he served as the Director of Thoracic Surgery at Harborview Medical Center; Associate Program Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency; and Co-Chair of the Surgical Standardization Committee of the UW Medicine system. While at UW, he helped create the Strong for Surgery program (www.StrongforSurgery.org), a systems-based intervention aimed at optimizing patient health before elective surgery, now active at 50 clinical sites (205 surgical teams) in Washington and Oregon.
Dr. Varghese holds national leadership positions in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Thoracic Surgery Directors Association, American College of Surgeons, Joint Council of Thoracic Surgery Education, and the Surgical Outcomes Club. At the University of Utah, Dr. Varghese is a member of an active collaborative of Health Services Researchers that embraces the Triple Aim (outstanding patient-centered care, improving the health of the population we serve, reducing the cost of care) with the goal of maintaining the University of Utah at the highest level of surgical care in the country.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-581-5311
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Associate Professor Community Health Center - Affiliated Physician |
| Academic Divisions | Cardiothoracic Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery |
Research Interests
- Methods to Promote the Uptake of Research Findings into Healthcare (Implementation Science)
- Interprofessional Education
- Health Services Research Including Use of Population-Based Data, Cost & Utility Analyses, and Patient-Derived Outcomes
Education History
| Chief Resident | University of Michigan Cardiothoracic Surgery Administrative Chief Resident |
| Fellowship | University of Michigan Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellow |
| Chief Resident | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine General Surgery Chief Resident |
| Residency | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine General Surgery Resident |
| Graduate Training | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Clinical Investigation M.S. |
| Research Fellow | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Organ Transplantation Research Fellow |
| Residency | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine General Surgery Residency Resident |
| Internship/Residency | Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Rotating Resident Internship Intern/Resident |
| Professional Medical | Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram/University of Kerala Medicine M.D. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Stokes SM, Wakeam E, Antonoff MB, Backhus LM, Meguid RA, Odell D, Varghese TK Jr (). Optimizing Health Before Elective Thoracic Surgery: Systematic Review of Modifiable Risk Factors and Opportunities for Health Services Research. J Thorac Dis.
- Ulrich CM, Himbert C, Boucher J Wetter DW, Hess R, Kim J, Lundberg k, Ligibell JA, Barnes CA, Rushton B, Marcus R, Finlayson SRG, LaStayo PC, Varghese TK Jr (). Precision-Exercise-Prescription in Lung Cancer Patients undergoing Surgery: Rationale and Design of the PEP Study Trial. BMJ Open.
- Luc JGY, Varghese TK Jr, Antonoff MB (). Participating in a TweetChat: Practical Tips from the Thoracic Surgery Social Media Network. Ann Thorac Surg.
- Esophageal Cancer Study Group Participating Centers (). Predictors of Staging Accuracy, Pathologic Nodal Involvement and Overall Survival for cT2N0 Carcinoma of the Esophagus. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- Glotzbach JP, Sharma V, Tonna JE, Pettit JC, McKellar SH, Eckhauser AW, Varghese TK Jr, Selzman CH (). Value-Driven Cardiac Surgery: Achieving "Perfect Care" After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 156(4), 1436-1448.
- Stokes SM, Wakeam E, Swords DS, Stringham JR, Varghese TK Jr (). Impact of Insurance Status on Receipt of Definitive Surgical Therapy and Posttreatment Outcomes in Early Stage Lung Cancer. Surgery.
- Pannucci CJ, Fleming KI, Holoyda K, Moulton L, Prazak AM, Varghese TK Jr (2018 Apr 4). Enoxaparin 40mg per day is Inadequate for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis After Thoracic Surgery.LID - S0003-4975(18)30429-6 [pii]LID - 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.02.085 [doi]. (Epub ahead of print) Ann Thorac Surg.
- Wakeam E, Byrne JP, Darling GE, Varghese TK Jr (2017 Dec). Surgical Treatment for Early Small Cell Lung Cancer: Variability in Practice and Impact on Survival. Ann Thorac Surg, 104(6), 1872-1880.
- Wagner JP, Cochran AL, Jones C, Gusani NJ, Varghese TK Jr, Attai DJ (2017 Sep 27). Professional Use of Social Media Among Surgeons: Results of a Multi-Institutional Study.LID - S1931-7204(17)30508-1 [pii]LID - 10.1016/j.jsurg.2017.09.008 [doi]. (Epub ahead of print) J Surg Educ.
- Varghese TK Jr, Ghafer AA (). Cutting Edge Efforts in Surgical Patient Safety. JAMA Surg, 152(8), 719-720.
- Wakeam E, Acuna SA, Leighl NB, Giuliani ME, Finlayson SRG, Varghese TK, Darling GE (2017 Jul). Surgery Versus Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy For Early and Locally Advanced Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Propensity-Matched Analysis of Survival. Lung Cancer, 109, 78-88.
- Gaskill CE, Kling CE, Varghese TK Jr, Veenstra DL, Thirlby RC, Flum DR, Alfonso-Cristancho R (2017 Jul). Financial benefit of a smoking cessation program prior to elective colorectal surgery. J Surg Res, 215, 183-189.
- Wakeam E, Varghese TK Jr, Leighl NB, Giuliani M, Finlayson SRG, Darling GE (2017 Jul). Trends, practice patterns and underuse of surgery in the treatment of early stage small cell lung cancer. Lung Cancer, 109, 117-123.
- Wakeam E, Giuliani M, Leighl NB, Finlayson SRG, Varghese TK, Darling GE (2017 May). Indications for Adjuvant Mediastinal Radiotherapy in Surgically Resected Small Cell Lung Cancer. Ann Thorac Surg, 103(5), 1647-1653.
- Thornblade LW, Varghese TK Jr, Shi X, Johnson EK, Bastawrous A, Billingham RP, Thirlby R, Fichera A, Flum DR (2017 Jan). Preoperative Immunonutrition and Elective Colorectal Resection Outcomes. Dis Colon Rectum, 60(1), 68-75.
- Simianu VV, Morris AM, Varghese TK Jr, Porter MP, Henderson JA, Buchwald DS, Flum DR, Javid SH (2016 Aug). Evaluating disparities in inpatient surgical cancer care among American Indian/Alaska Native patients. Am J Surg, 212(2), 297-304.
- Simianu VV, Varghese TK Jr, Flanagan MR, Flum DR, Shankaran V, Oelschlager BK, Mulligan MS, Wood DE, Pellegrini CA, Farjah F (2016 Jun). Positron emission tomography for initial staging of esophageal cancer among medicare beneficiaries. J Gastrointest Oncol, 7(3), 395-402.
- Backhus LM, Farjah F, Liang CK, He H, Varghese TK Jr, Au DH, Flum DR, Zeliadt SB (2016 Jan). Imaging surveillance and survival for surgically resected non-small-cell lung cancer. J Surg Res, 200(1), 171-6.
- Pannucci CJ, Varghese TK, Graves KK, Prazak AM (2016). Supratherapeutic anti-factor Xa levels in patients receiving prophylactic doses of enoxaparin: A case series. Int J Surg Case Rep, 28, 114-116.
- Flanagan MR, Varghese TK Jr, Backhus LM, Wood DE, Mulligan MS, Cheng AM, Flum DR, Farjah F (2015 Dec). Gaps in Guideline-Concordant Use of Diagnostic Tests Among Lung Cancer Patients. Ann Thorac Surg, 100(6), 2006-12.
- Varghese TK Jr (2015 Nov). Failure to Rescue Metric in Lung Surgery: A Needed Breath of Fresh Air. JAMA Surg, 150(11), 1040-1.
- Farjah F, Backhus L, Cheng A, Englum B, Kim S, Saha-Chaudhuri P, Wood DE, Mulligan MS, Varghese TK (). Failure to Rescue and Pulmonary Resection for Lung Cancer. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2015.01.063. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 149(5), 1365-1373.
- Farjah F, Backhus LM, Varghese TK, Manning JP, Cheng AM, Mulligan MS, Wood DE (). External validation of a prediction model for pathologic N2 among patients with a negative mediastinum by positron emission tomography. J Thorac Dis, 7(4), 576-584.
- Hakkarainen TW, Steele SR, Bastaworous A, Dellinger EP, Farrokhi E, Farjah F, Florence M, Helton S, Horton M, Pietro M, Varghese TK, Flum DR (2015 Mar 1). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and the risk for anastomotic failure: a report from Washington State's Surgical Care and Outcomes Assessment Program (SCOAP). JAMA Surg, 150(3), 223-8.
- Ajani JA, DAmico TA, Almhanna K, Bentrem DJ, Besh S, Chao J, Das P, Denlinger C, Fanta P, Fuchs CS, Gerdes H, Glasgow RE, Hayman JA, Hochwald S, Hofstetter WL, Ilson DH, Jaroszewski D, Jasperson K, Keswani RN, Kleinberg LR, Korn WM, Leong S, Lockhart AC, Mulcahy MF, Orringer MB, Posey JA, Poultsides GA, Sasson AR, Scott WJ, Strong VE, Varghese TK Jr, Washington MK, Willett CG, Wright CD, Zelman D, McMillian N, Sundar H (2015 Feb). Esophageal and esophagogastric junction cancers, version 1.2015. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 13(2), 194-227.
- Varghese TK (2015). Comparative effectiveness issues in lung cancer. Cancer Treat Res, 164, 101-19.
- Backhus LM, Farjah F, Zeliadt SB, Varghese TK, Cheng A, Kessler L, Au DH, Flum DR (2014 Dec). Predictors of imaging surveillance for surgically treated early-stage lung cancer. Ann Thorac Surg, 98(6), 1944-51; discussion 1951-2.
- Backhus LM, Farjah F, Varghese TK, Cheng AM, Zhou XH, Wood DE, Kessler L, Zeliadt SB (2014 Oct 20). Appropriateness of imaging for lung cancer staging in a national cohort. J Clin Oncol, 32(30), 3428-35.
- Varghese TK Jr, Mokadam NA, Verrier ED, Wallyce D, Wood DE (2014 Sep). Motivations and demographics of I-6 and traditional 5+2 cardiothoracic surgery resident applicants: insights from an academic training program. Ann Thorac Surg, 98(3), 877-83.
- Antonoff MB, Verrier ED, Yang SC, Lin J, DeArmond DT, Allen MS, Varghese TK Jr, Sengewald D, Vaporciyan AA (2014 Sep). Online learning in thoracic surgical training: promising results of multi-institutional pilot study. Ann Thorac Surg, 98(3), 1057-63.
- Kansier N, Varghese TK Jr, Verrier ED, Drake FT, Gow KW (2014 Aug). Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education case log: general surgery resident thoracic surgery experience. Ann Thorac Surg, 98(2), 459-64; discussion 464-5.
- Javid SH, Varghese TK, Morris AM, Porter MP, He H, Buchwald D, Flum DR (2014 Jul 15). Guideline-concordant cancer care and survival among American Indian/Alaskan Native patients. Cancer, 120(14), 2183-90.
- Farjah F, Varghese TK, Costas K, Krishnadasan B, Farivar AS, Hubka M, Louie BE, Backhus LM, Chong N, Gorden J, Cheng AM, He H, Flum DR, Low D, Aye R, Vallieres E, Mulligan MS, Wood DE (2014 Jul). Lung resection outcomes and costs in Washington State: a case for regional quality improvement. Ann Thorac Surg, 98(1), 175-81; discussion 182.
- Farjah F, Backhus LM, Varghese TK, Mulligan MS, Cheng AM, Alfonso-Cristancho R, Flum DR, Wood DE (2014 Jul). Ninety-day costs of video-assisted thoracic surgery versus open lobectomy for lung cancer. Ann Thorac Surg, 98(1), 191-6.
- Mollberg NM, Tabachnick D, Lin FJ, Merlotti GJ, Varghese TK, Arensman RM, Massad MG (2014 Feb). Age-associated impact on presentation and outcome for penetrating thoracic trauma in the adult and pediatric patient populations. J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 76(2), 273-7; discussion 277-8.
- Varghese Jr TK, Hofstetter WL, Rizk NP, Low DE, Darling GE, Watson TJ, Mitchell JD, Krasna MJ (). The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Staging of Patients with Esophageal Cancer. Ann Thorac Surg, 96(1), 346-356.
- Ajani JA, Bentrem DJ, Besh S, DAmico TA, Das P, Denlinger C, Fakih MG, Fuchs CS, Gerdes H, Glasgow RE, Hayman JA, Hofstetter WL, Ilson DH, Keswani RN, Kleinberg LR, Korn WM, Lockhart AC, Meredith K, Mulcahy MF, Orringer MB, Posey JA, Sasson AR, Scott WJ, Strong VE, Varghese TK Jr, Warren G, Washington MK, Willett C, Wright CD, McMillian NR, Sundar H (2013 May 1). Gastric cancer, version 2.2013: featured updates to the NCCN Guidelines. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 11(5), 531-46.
- Ajani JA, Barthel JS, Bentrem DJ, DAmico TA, Das P, Denlinger CS, Fuchs CS, Gerdes H, Glasgow RE, Hayman JA, Hofstetter WL, Ilson DH, Keswani RN, Kleinberg LR, Korn WM, Lockhart AC, Mulcahy MF, Orringer MB, Osarogiagbon RU, Posey JA, Sasson AR, Scott WJ, Shibata S, Strong VE, Varghese TK Jr, Warren G, Washington MK, Willett C, Wright CD (2011 Aug 1). Esophageal and esophagogastric junction cancers. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 9(8), 830-87.
- Varghese TK Jr, Wood DE, Farjah F, Oelschlager BK, Symons RG, MacLeod KE, Flum DR, Pellegrini CA (2011 Apr). Variation in esophagectomy outcomes in hospitals meeting Leapfrog volume outcome standards. Ann Thorac Surg, 91(4), 1003-9; discussion 1009-10.
- Massarweh NN, Flum DR, Symons RG, Varghese TK, Pellegrini CA (2011 Feb). A critical evaluation of the impact of Leapfrog's evidence-based hospital referral. J Am Coll Surg, 212(2), 150-159.e1.
- Farjah F, Wood DE, Varghese TK, Massarweh NN, Symons RG, Flum DR (2009 Dec). Health care utilization among surgically treated Medicare beneficiaries with lung cancer. Ann Thorac Surg, 88(6), 1749-56.
- Farjah F, Flum DR, Varghese TK Jr, Symons RG, Wood DE (2009 Apr). Surgeon specialty and long-term survival after pulmonary resection for lung cancer. Ann Thorac Surg, 87(4), 995-1004; discussion 1005-6.
- Farjah F, Wood DE, Varghese TK Jr, Symons RG, Flum DR (2008 Aug). Trends in the operative management and outcomes of T4 lung cancer. Ann Thorac Surg, 86(2), 368-74.
- Zhang Z, Kim SJ, Varghese T, Thomas G, Hummel M, Abecassis M (2008 Apr 15). TNF receptor independent activation of the cytomegalovirus major immediate early enhancer in response to transplantation. Transplantation, 85(7), 1039-45.
- Varghese TK Jr, Marshall B, Chang AC, Pickens A, Lau CL, Orringer MB (2007 Dec). Surgical treatment of epiphrenic diverticula: a 30-year experience. Ann Thorac Surg, 84(6), 1801-9; discussion 1801-9.
- Varghese TK, Bell RH Jr (2007 Oct). Duodenum-preserving head resection for chronic pancreatitis: an institutional experience and national survey of usage. Surgery, 142(4), 588-93; discussion 593.e1-3.
- Mery CM, Cooke DT, Chandra V, Shafi BM, Tavakkolizadeh A, Varghese TK (2007 Jul). The road to innovation: emerging technologies in surgery. Bull Am Coll Surg, 92(7), 19-33.
- Hummel M, Yan S, Li Z, Varghese TK, Abecassis M (2007 Apr). Transcriptional reactivation of murine cytomegalovirus ie gene expression by 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine and trichostatin A in latently infected cells despite lack of methylation of the major immediate-early promoter. J Gen Virol, 88(Pt 4), 1097-102.
- Varghese TK Jr (2006 Aug). Invited commentary. Ann Thorac Surg, 82(2), 478-9.
- Kim SJ, Varghese TK, Zhang Z, Zhao LC, Thomas G, Hummel M, Abecassis M (2005 Jul). Renal ischemia/reperfusion injury activates the enhancer domain of the human cytomegalovirus major immediate early promoter. Am J Transplant, 5(7), 1606-13.
- Varghese TK, Sundaresan S (). Endoscopic management of central airway and esophageal obstruction and fistulae. Clinical Pulmonary Medicine, 12, 32-41.
- Ujiki MB, Weinberger J, Varghese TK, Murayama KM, Joehl RJ (2004 Nov). One hundred consecutive laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs. Am J Surg, 188(5), 593-7.
- Varghese TK, Kim AW, Kowal-Vern A, Latenser BA (2003 Dec). Frequency of burn-trauma patients in an urban setting. Arch Surg, 138(12), 1292-6.
- Varghese TK, Denham DW, Dawes LG, Murayama KM, Prystowsky JB, Joehl RJ (2002 Jun 15). Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: an initial institutional experience. J Surg Res, 105(2), 115-8.
- Hummel M, Zhang Z, Yan S, DePlaen I, Golia P, Varghese T, Thomas G, Abecassis MI (2001 May). Allogeneic transplantation induces expression of cytomegalovirus immediate-early genes in vivo: a model for reactivation from latency. J Virol, 75(10), 4814-22.
- Koffron A, Varghese T, Hummel M, Yan S, Kaufman D, Fryer J, Leventhal J, Stuart F, Abecassis M (1999 Feb-Mar). Immunosuppression is not required for reactivation of latent murine cytomegalovirus. Transplant Proc, 31(1-2), 1395-6.
- Stokes S, Brooke BS, Glasgow RE, Finlayson SR, Stoddard G, Varghese TK Jr (). Respiratory Complications in Low, Intermediate, and High-Risk Surgery; A Trend Analysis from 2008 to 2016 using ACS NSQIP. Surgery, (20190293).
- Wakeam E, Adibfar A, Stokes S, Leigh NB, Giuliani ME, Varghese TK Jr, Darling G (). Defining the Role of Adjuvant Therapy For Early Stage Large Cell Neuroendocrine Lung Cancer. Cancer, (MCR19-0281).
- Odell DD, Cooke DT, Meguid RA, Backhus LM, Krantz SB, Varghese TK, Bilimoria KY (). Thoracic Surgery Outcomes Research Network Consensus Measures of Lung Cancer: Results of a Modified Delphi Study. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- Stokes S, Kim RY, Kwok A, Varghese TK, Glasgow R, Brooke BS, Finlayson SR, Huang LC (). Home Disposal Kits for Leftover Opioid Medications After Surgery: Do They Work? (JSURGRES-D-19-00453). J Surg Res.
- Stokes S, Massarweh N, Stringham J, Varghese TK Jr (). Clinical and Pathologic Correlation and Guideline Concordance in Surgically Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- Varghese TK Jr, Entwistle J, Mayer J, Moffat-Bruce S, Sade RM (). Ethical Standards for Cardiothoracic Surgeons' Participation in Social Media. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- Varghese TK Jr, Entwistle J, Mayer J, Moffat-Bruce S, Sade RM (). Ethical Standards for Cardiothoracic Surgeons' Participation in Social Media. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- Luc JGY, Ouzounian M, Bender EM, Blitz A, Stamp NL, Varghese TK Jr, Cooke DT, Antonoff MB (). The Thoracic Surgery Social Media Network: Early Experience and Lessons Learned (ANNALS-19-00815). Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
- Cook G, Benton M, Akerley W, Mayhew G, Moehlenkamp C, Raterman D, Burgess D, Rowell W, Lambert C, Eng K, Gu J, Baybayan, Fussel J, Herbold H, OShea J, Varghese T, Emerson L (). Structural Variation and its Impact on Cancer Susceptibility: Novel Discoveries in the EGFR gene landscape by long-read sequencing. Mol Cancer Res, (MCR19-0281).
- Handy JR, Bremner RM, Crocenzi TS, Detterbeck FC, Fernando HC, Fidias PM, Firestone S, Johnston CA, Lanuti M, Litle VR, Kesler KA, Mitchell JD, Pass HI, Ross HJ, Varghese TK (). Expert Consensus Document on Pulmonary Metastasectomy. Ann Thorac Surg.
Review
- Varghese TK Jr (2017 Sep). How Does Information Spread on Social Media Lead to Effective Change? [Review]. Clinics in Colon & Rectal Surgery, 30(4), 240-243.
- Backhus L, Puneet B, Bastawrous S, Mariam M, Michael M, Varghese T Jr (2013 May-Jun). Radiographic evaluation of the patient with lung cancer: surgical implications of imaging. [Review]. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol, 42(3), 84-98.
Book Chapter
- Varghese TK Jr (). The Myth of the Kind Surgeon. In A Cochran, R Braga (Eds.), Introduction to the Operating Room (1st Edition). McGraw Hill Medical.
- Varghese TK, Karmy-Jones R, Jurkovich GJ (). Complications of Pulmonary and Pleural Injury. In Juan A. Asensio, Donald D. Trunkey (Eds.), Current Therapy of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care (2nd). Philadelphia: Elsevier.
- Cheng G, Varghese TK, Park DR (). Mediastinal Tumors and Cysts. In .Courtney Broaddus V, RJ Mason, JD Ernst, King Jr TE,Murray JF (Eds.), Murray & Nadel’s Textbook of Respiratory Medicine (6th Edition, 2, pp. 1478–95.e38). Elsevier Health Sciences.
- Varghese TK Jr (). Comparative Effectiveness Issues in Lung Cancer. In K. Bilimoria, D. Mahvi (Eds.), Comparative Effectiveness in Surgical Oncology: Key Questions and How to Answer Them (1st Edition). Springer - Verlag.
- Varghese TK (). Lung Volume Reduction: Transsternal. In Mathisen DJ, Morse CR (Eds.), Master Techniques in Surgery: Thoracic Surgery (1st Edition). Wolters Kluwer Health.
- Varghese TK (). Lung Volume Reduction: VATS. In Mathisen DJ, Morse CR (Eds.), Master Techniques in Surgery: Thoracic Surgery (1st Edition). Wolters Kluwer Health.
- Varghese TK (). Decision Making: The Surgeon's Perspective. In Ferguson MK (Ed.), Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach (3rd Edition, pp. 47-57). London: Springer-Verlag.
- Backhus LM, Varghese TK, Mulligan MS, Wood DE (). Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Technique. In European Society of Thoracic Surgery Textbook of Thoracic Surgery.
- Varghese TK, Farjah F, Flum DR (). Decision Making: The Surgeons’ Perspective. In Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach (2nd Edition). London: Springer-Verlag.
- Varghese TK (). Chest Trauma. In Greenfield’s Surgery: Scientific Principles and Practice (5th Edition). Lippincott Wilkins & Wilkins.
- Varghese TK, Wood DE (). Surgery Techniques: Resection of Cancer involving the Cervicothoracic Esophagus. In Esophageal Cancer: Principles and Practice. New York, NY: Demos Medical Publishing.
- Abbott D, Varghese TK, Liptay MJ (). Mediastinoscopy and Restaging of Lung Cancer. In Adult Chest Surgery. McGraw-Hill Professional.
- Varghese TK, Lau CL (). The Mediastinum. In Sabiston Textbook of Surgery (The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice). Saunders.
- Varghese T, Wu A, Murayama K (). Ventral Hernia Repair. Informa Healthcare.
- Varghese TK (). Congenital and Acquired Esophageal Diverticula. In Current Therapy in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2nd Edition). Elsevier Health Sciences.
Case Report
Abstract
- Nayyar A, Strassle PD, Scarlet SS, Varghese TK Jr, Ollila DW, Erdahl LM, McGuire KP, Gallagher KK (). A National Survey of Sexual Harassment Among Surgeons [Abstract]. Academic Surgical Congress 2019 Annual Meeting.
- Farjah F, Backhus LM, Varghese TK, Mulligan MS, Cheng A, Alfonso-Cristancho R, Flum DR, Wood DE (). 90-day costs of VATS versus Open Lobectomy for Lung Cancer [Abstract]. Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
- Farjah F, Backhus L, Cheng A, Englum B, Kim S, Saha-Chaidhuri P, Wood DE, Mulligan MS, Varghese TK (). Failure to Rescue and Pulmonary Resection for Lung Cancer [Abstract]. Western Thoracic Surgical Association Annual Meeting.
- Kling CE, Varghese T, Garrison L, Veenstra DL, Flum D, Alfonso-Cristancho R (). Assessing the Potential Cost-Effectiveness of a Smoking Cessation Program Prior to Elective Surgery [Abstract]. Value in Health, 17(3), A38.
- Kansier N, Varghese TK, Verrier E, Drake FT, Gow K (). The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Case Log: General Surgery Resident Thoracic Surgery Experience [Abstract]. Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
- Kling C, Varghese TK Jr, Kwon S, Alfonso R, Lee M, Farrokhi E, Flum DR (). Recent Cigarette Smoking Cessation and Surgical Outcomes [Abstract]. American College of Surgeons Surgical Forum.
- Flanagan MR, Varghese TK, Backhus LM, Wood DE, Mulligan MS, Cheng AM, Alfonso-Cristancho R, Flum DR, Farjah F (). Process-of-care Utilization in Lung Cancer Surgery [Abstract]. JACS, 219(3), S113.
- Farjah F, Varghese TK, Costas KE, Krishnadasan B, Farivar AS, Hubka M, Louie BE, Backhus LM, Chong N, Gorden JA, Cheng AM, He H, Flum DR, Low DE, Aye RW, Vallieres E, Mulligan MS, Wood DE (). Lung Resection Outcomes and Costs in Washington State: A Case for Regional Quality Improvement [Abstract]. Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
- Kansier N, Varghese Jr Tk, Verrier E, Drake FT, Gow K (). The ACGME Case Log: General Surgery Resident Thoracic Surgery Experience [Abstract]. Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting 2014.
- Backhus LM, Farjah F, Zeliadt SB, Varghese TK, Cheng A, Kessler L, Au D, Flum DR (). Predictors of Imaging Surveillance for Surgically Treated Early-Stage Lung Cancer [Abstract]. Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
- Varghese TK, Mokadam NA, Verrier E, Wallyce D, Wood DE (). Motivations and Demographics of I-6 and Traditional 5+2 CT Surgery Residents [Abstract]. Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
- Morris AE, Varghese TK, Ilgen JS (). Development of a Multidisciplinary Simulation-based Chest Procedures Curriculum [Abstract]. American Thoracic Society International Meeting, Abstract 26022.
- Varghese TK, Wood DE, Farjah F, Oelschlager BK, Symons RG, MacLeod KE, Flum DR (). Variation in Esophagectomy Outcomes among Hospitals Meeting Leapfrog Volume Standards; oral presentation also given at the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association Annual Meeting, Marco Island, FL, November 6, 2009 [Abstract]. Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, Abstract 30.
- Varghese TK, Soper NJ (). Incidence and significance of pleural tears occurring during laparoscopic esophageal operations; poster presentation also given at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, April 28, 2006 [Abstract]. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Abstract P298.
- Varghese TK, DaRosa DA, Coyle JJ, Schneider JR, Bell Jr RH (). Impact of Work-hour Restrictions on Quality of Life and Education in an Academic Surgical Residency; oral presentation also given at the Academic Surgical Congress (Association for Academic Surgery-Society of University Surgeons) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, February 8, 2006 [Abstract]. J Surg Res, 130(2), 186.
- Kim SJ, Zhang Z, Varghese TK, Hummel MA, Thomas G, Abecassis M (). TNFR2 (P75) signal transduction is required for transcriptional activation of HCMV IE gene expression in allogeneic transplantation [Abstract]. American Transplant Congress, Abstract 1383.
- Hummel M, Yan S, Varghese TK, Li Y, Abecassis M (). Transcriptional activation of MCMV IE gene expression by 5-aza-2’-deoxycytidine in latently infected spleen explants [Abstract]. 9th International Cytomegalovirus Workshop, Abstract M.04.
- Varghese T, Yan S, Hummel M, Abecassis M (). PDTC prevents reactivation of latent CMV both in vivo and in vitro; oral poster presentation also given at the Association for Academic Surgery Annual Meeting, Sacramento, CA, November 13, 2003 [Abstract]. J Surg Res, 114(2), 280.
- Varghese T, Hummel M, Kim S, Yan S, Thomas G, Kanwar Y, Abecassis M (). TNF-dependent upregulation of HCMV Major Immediate Early Promoter during Warm Ischemia-Reperfusion; oral poster presentation also given at the Association for Academic Surgery Annual Meeting, Sacramento, CA, November 13, 2003 [Abstract]. J Surg Res, 114(2), 282.
- Koffron AJ, Buell J, Kaptanoglu L, Varghese TK, Kaufman DB, Fryer JP, Abecassis MM, Stuart FP, Leventhal JR (). Intraoperative laparoscopic kidney donor management: does aggressive intravascular volume resuscitation make a difference? [Abstract]. Am J Transplant, 2(suppl 3), 290.
- Koffron AJ, Kaptanolglu L, Buell J, Woodle ES, Varghese TK, Kaufman DB, Fryer JP, Abecassis MM, Stuart FP, Leventhal JR (). Live donor kidney transplantation utilizing graft with multiple renal arteries [Abstract]. Transplantation, 74(suppl 4), 4.
- Varghese T, Kim S, Hummel M, Thomas G, Stuart FP, Abecassis M (). PDTC inhibits TNF-induced Upregulation of HCMV Major Immediate Early Promoter; oral poster presentation also given at the Association for Academic Surgery Annual Meeting, Boston, MA ,November 9, 2002 [Abstract]. J Surg Res, 107, 23.
- Varghese T, Kim S, Zhang Z, Hummel M, Thomas G, Abecassis M (). Molecular Characterization of CMV Reactivation in immunodeficient transplant recipients; oral presentation also given at the International Transplant Society Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, August 27, 2002 [Abstract]. Transplantation, 74(2), S125.
- Varghese T, Hummel MA, Yan S, Kaufman DB, Fryer JP, Leventhal JR, Stuart FP, Abecassis M (). TNF-mediated Reactivation of Latent Cytomegalovirus in vivo occurs in the Absence of Immunosuppression; oral presentation also given at the American Society of Transplant Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, May 14, 1998 [Abstract]. Transplantation, 66, S19.
Newspaper
- Varghese T (). What You Should Know About Lung Cancer. Journal Newspapers, Seattle.
Report
- Varghese TK (). The Role for E-Learning in Cardiothoracic Surgical Education. Joint Council on Thoracic Surgery Education.
- Varghese TK (). Retained Foreign Body (RFB) Taskforce Report. University of Washington RFB Task Force.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Tom Varghese Jr MD, MS, Leah M Backus MD, David T Cooke MD (). Beyond the Abstract: Culture of Safety and Gender Inclusion in Cardiothoracic Surgery [Podcast]. Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Available: https://www.sts.org/publications/podcast-episodes/23-beyond-abstract-culture-safety-and-gender-inclusion-cardiothoracic-surgery.
- Laurie Baedke ().
Tom Varghese MD-Leadership by Example
Growth Edge Leadership Podcast [Podcast]. Available: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/growth-edge/tom-varghese-md-leadership-3zWpDCPZ1-G/. - Tom Varghese Jr MD, MS (). Introduction to the new “Beyond the Abstract” Program [Podcast]. Available: https://thesocietyofthoracicsurgeons.podbean.com/e/introduction-to-the-new-%E2%80%9Cbeyond-the-abstract%E2%80%9D-program/.
- David Shahian MD, Keith Neunheim MD (). Beyond the Abstract: Individual Surgeon Performance in Adult Cardiac Surgery [Podcast]. Available: https://thesocietyofthoracicsurgeons.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-abstract-individual-surgeon-performance-in-adult-cardiac-surgery/.
- Mer C, Reddy R, Varghese TK Jr (). Work-up of Cardiac Surgery Patient [Web]. American College of Surgery Fundamentals of Surgery Curriculum.
- Varghese TK Jr (). Mediastinitis [Video]. Multimedia module for the SCORE curriculum: American Board of Surgery.
- Varghese TK Jr (). Chylothorax [Web]. Multimedia module for the SCORE curriculum: American Board of Surgery.
- Varghese TK Jr (). Tracheal and Bronchial Injury [Web]. Multimedia module for the SCORE curriculum: American Board of Surgery.
Global Impact
Education History
| Internship/Residency | Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Rotating Resident Internship Intern/Resident |
| Professional Medical | Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram/University of Kerala Medicine M.D. |