Daniel T. DeArmond, M.D.
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Associate Professor
Associate Residency Program Director
Dr. DeArmond is the chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery within the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at UT Health San Antonio. He specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery including video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) and robotic-assisted pulmonary, esophageal, and mediastinal surgery with an emphasis on VATS lobectomy for the treatment of lung cancer. He provides all facets of lung transplantation including donor management, donor/recipient selection, pre-operative workup, surgery, and post-operative care. He has current clinical appointments at the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, Methodist Hospital (Director of the South Texas Lung Institute), and University Hospital (lung transplantation) in San Antonio, Texas. He is interested in developing novel medical devices and drug therapies related to thoracic surgery.
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Professional Background
Education
- 2007 - Clinical Fellowship - Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- 2006 - Residency - Resident, Cardiothoracic Surgery - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- 2004 - Postdoctoral Fellowship - Research Fellow, Cardiothoracic Surgery - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- 2003 - Residency - Chief Resident, Surgery - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- 2002 - Residency - Senior Resident, Surgery - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- 2001 - Postdoctoral Fellowship - Research Fellow, Surgery (Molecular oncology) - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- 1999 - Residency - Resident, Surgery - University of Texas Health Science Center
- 1997 - Internship - Intern, Surgery - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- 1996 - MD - Medicine - Medical College of Pennsylvania
- 1991 - BA - French - University of California
Highlights
J Bradley Aust Surgical Society Resident Research Competition 1/2000, J Bradley Aust Surgical Society Resident Research Competition 1/2001, J Bradley Aust Surgical Society Traveling Fellowship Award, Scene in San Antonio Magazine "Top Doctor" 2009, San Antonio Magazine "Top Doctor" 2016
Appointments
- 4/2018 - Associate Professor/Clinical and Chief of the Division of General Thoracic Surgery - University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio, Cardiothoracic Surgery, SAN ANTONIO
- 9/2016 - Associate Professor/Clinical - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Cardiothoracic Surgery, San Antonio
- 3/2013 - Medical Director, South Texas Lung Institute (STLI) - St. Luke`s Baptist HospitalSan Antonio
- 8/2007 - Staff Physician - St. Luke`s Baptist HospitalSan Antonio
- 8/2007 - Staff Physician - University Hospital SystemSan Antonio
- 8/2007 - Director of Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, San Antonio
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