Brian Mitzman
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Brian Mitzman, MD, FACS, FCCP, MSCI

Clinical Locations

  • Clinic 1A, Thoracic

    801-587-4470

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Veterans Administration Medical Center

  • Dr. Brian Mitzman is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute, focusing on non-cardiac General Thoracic Surgery.

    Dr. Mitzman completed formal cardiothoracic surgery training at the University of Chicago. His clinical interests concentrate on Thoracic Surgical Oncology, and specifically the application of robotics for complex tumors. He previously completed all the requirements for certification under the American Association of Thoracic Surgery Robotics Fellowship, and currently serves as the Director of Robotic Thoracic Surgery at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He is also an Associate Program Director for the General Surgery Residency, with an emphasis on robotic surgical training.

    As a Huntsman Cancer Institute Investigator, Dr. Mitzman’s research interests focus on clinical outcomes and optimizing treatment approach for lung and esophageal cancer. He has specific expertise in cost-effectiveness, and determining the appropriate balance of cost and innovation in surgical technology. His research has been presented at both the Society for Thoracic Surgeons and American Association of Thoracic Surgery annual meetings. He has also been an invited author on numerous textbook chapters utilized by both trainees and practicing thoracic surgeons.

    Along with his research interests, Dr. Mitzman has a passion for surgical education and has held numerous national positions, including participating on the American College of Surgeons Operative Decision Making Workforce, the ACGME Milestones 2.0 Committee, and the STS Communications Taskforce. He currently serves as a Senior Editor for the Annals of Thoracic Surgery, an editorial board member for the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and as an Associate Editor of CTSNet (http://www.ctsnet.org). In addition, he has been invited as a peer-reviewer for other numerous high impact journals, including the Journal for Surgical Research and Innovations.

    Specialties

    • Cardiothoracic Surgery
    • Esophageal Surgery
    • Lung Cancer
    • Minimally Invasive Lung & Esophageal Surgery

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery - Primary
    Academic Divisions Cardiothoracic Surgery

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 181 reviews )

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    February 27, 2023

    Portrays confidence and sincerity. Carefully explained procedure and answered all questions. Thankful for his concerns.

    February 12, 2023

    He is a very caring and compassionate Doctor. I as a patient would put my care and life in his hands. He fully Explained my care and treatment so I understood all my care.

    February 05, 2023

    I think that Dr Mitzman is one of the best Drs and Surgeons at the Huntsman. thankyou.

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  • Dr. Brian Mitzman is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute, focusing on non-cardiac General Thoracic Surgery.

    Dr. Mitzman completed formal cardiothoracic surgery training at the University of Chicago. His clinical interests concentrate on Thoracic Surgical Oncology, and specifically the application of robotics for complex tumors. He previously completed all the requirements for certification under the American Association of Thoracic Surgery Robotics Fellowship, and currently serves as the Director of Robotic Thoracic Surgery at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He is also an Associate Program Director for the General Surgery Residency, with an emphasis on robotic surgical training.

    As a Huntsman Cancer Institute Investigator, Dr. Mitzman’s research interests focus on clinical outcomes and optimizing treatment approach for lung and esophageal cancer. He has specific expertise in cost-effectiveness, and determining the appropriate balance of cost and innovation in surgical technology. His research has been presented at both the Society for Thoracic Surgeons and American Association of Thoracic Surgery annual meetings. He has also been an invited author on numerous textbook chapters utilized by both trainees and practicing thoracic surgeons.

    Along with his research interests, Dr. Mitzman has a passion for surgical education and has held numerous national positions, including participating on the American College of Surgeons Operative Decision Making Workforce, the ACGME Milestones 2.0 Committee, and the STS Communications Taskforce. He currently serves as a Senior Editor for the Annals of Thoracic Surgery, an editorial board member for the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and as an Associate Editor of CTSNet (http://www.ctsnet.org). In addition, he has been invited as a peer-reviewer for other numerous high impact journals, including the Journal for Surgical Research and Innovations.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Cardiothoracic Surgery

    Education history

    Graduate Training University of Utah M.S.C.I
    Cardiothoracic Surgery, Thoracic Track - University of Chicago Medicine Fellow
    Residency General Surgery - Lenox Hill Hospital Administrative Chief Resident
    General Surgery - Lenox Hill Hospital Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University at Buffalo School of Medicine M.D.
    Major: Biomedical Sciences; Minor: Biochemical Pharmacology - University at Buffalo B.S.