Dr. Ferguson is the author of more than 85 chapters in medical textbooks. He has edited or written books on esophageal reconstructive surgery, failed anti-reflux therapy and decision-making in thoracic surgery that has been published in four languages. He authored an atlas of general thoracic surgery. Dr. Ferguson has also written more than 250 papers or abstracts in medical journals, serves as deputy editor for a cardiothoracic surgery journal and is on the board of three other journals.
His research interests include risk analysis, long-term outcomes after lung resection and esophageal resection, development of simulation methods for surgical training and advanced techniques in surgical education.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Lung Cancer
- Thoracic Oncology
- Benign Esophageal Diseases
- Hiatal Hernia
- Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lung & Pleural Conditions
- Hyperhidrosis
- Thymectomy
- VATS Lobectomy
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Robotic Surgery
- Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
- Achalasia
- Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
- Thoracoscopy
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Acupuncture
Board Certifications
- Thoracic Surgery
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Association for Thoracic Surgery
- American Surgical Association
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus
- General Thoracic Surgical Club
Practicing Since
- 1984
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- University of Chicago Medical Center; University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency
- University of Chicago Medicine; University of Chicago Medical Center
Fellowship
- University of Chicago Medicine
News & Research
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- Medicare
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- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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