Sunil Singhal, MD

Thoracic Surgery

4.9 with 122 ratings

Sees Adults (18-65), Geriatrics (65+)

Sunil Singhal, MD

Thoracic Surgery

4.9 with 122 ratings

Sees Adults (18-65), Geriatrics (65+)

Vice Chair, Translational Research, Department of Surgery
Director, Center for Precision Surgery, Abramson Cancer Center
William Maul Measey Professor in Surgical Research
Dr. Singhal is a Penn Medicine physician.

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Meet Dr. Singhal

Recognized by America's Top Doctors for 2017

Recognized in Philadelphia magazine's annual Top Docs issues, 2018 - 2021

Adenocarcinoma of Lung
Anomalies of Diaphragm
Anterior Mediastinotomy
Asbestos Lung Disease
Barrett's Esophagus
Biopsy Chest Wall
Biopsy Diaphragm
Bronchial Fistula Repair
Bronchogenic Cysts
Bronchoscopy
Cancer of the Mediastinum
Chest Wall Abscess
Chest Wall Disorder
Chest Wall Lump
Chest Wall Resection
Chest Wall Tumors
Closure of Diaphragmatic Fistula
Closure of External Fistula of Trachea
Collapsed Lung
Contusion of Chest Wall
Correction of Pectus Deformity
Decortication of Lung
Diaphragm Tumor
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Emphysema
Empyema
Endobronchial Stent Placement
Endobronchial Valve Insertion
Esophageal Achalasia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulectomy
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Myotomy
Esophageal Perforation
Esophageal Stenosis
Esophageal Stricture
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagectomy
Esophagus Tumors
Excision of Bronchus
Exploratory Thoracotomy
Extrapleural Pneumonectomy
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Flail Chest
Foreign Body in Esophagus
Fundoplication
Gastroesophageal Reflux Surgery
Hamartoma of Lung
Hilar Adenopathy
Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis Surgery
Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy for Achalasia
Large Cell Cancer of the Lung
Laser Resection of Airway Tumors
Ligation of Bronchus
Lung Abscess
Lung Biopsy
Lung Cancer
Lung Carcinoid Tumor
Lung Contusion
Lung Metastasis
Lung Nodule
Lung Resection
Lung Sarcoma
Lung Tumors
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Malignant Effusion
Malignant Neoplasm of the Main Bronchus
Mallory Weiss Tear
Median Sternotomy
Mediastinal Disorders
Mediastinal Tumors
Mediastinitis
Mediastinoscopy
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Surgery
Metastatic Tumors to the Lungs
Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Surgery
Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Lobectomy
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Needle Procedure
Open Biopsy of Bronchus
Open Biopsy of Lesion of Mediastinum
Paraesophageal Hernia
Pectus Carinatum
Pectus Excavatum
Percutaneous Tracheostomy
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Diseases
Pleural Effusion (Fluid in the Lung)
Pleurectomy
Pleurodesis
Pleurx Catheter
Plication of Emphysematous Bleb
Plication of the Diaphragm
Pneumothorax (Collapsed Lung)
Pulmonary Metastases
Pulmonary Valve Disorders
Repair of Diaphragm
Revision of Tracheostomy
Rib Fracture
Robotic Lung Surgery
Robotic Thoracic Surgery
Sequestrum of Lung
Sleeve Lobectomy
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Squamous Cancer of the Lung
Sternal Fracture
Tension Pneumothorax
Thoracic Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
Thoracoplasty
Thoracoscopy
Thoracostomy
Thoracotomy
Thymectomy
Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma
Thymus Cancer
Thymus Disorders
Thymus Surgery
Tracheal Resection
Tracheal Stent Placement
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Tracheoesophageal Fistula Repair
Tracheomalacia
Tracheoplasty
Tracheostomy
Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Zenker's Diverticulum

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Programs and Centers

Penn Medicine's programs and centers combine doctors from many disciplines to coordinate care from start to finish. Dr. Singhal is part of these programs:

Board Certification

Surgery, 2014
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, 2018

Education and Training

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital
Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Primary Location

Penn Thoracic Surgery Perelman

Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
West Pavilion, 4th Floor
3400 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Penn Mesothelioma and Pleural Program

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
1st Floor, Pavilion for Advanced Care (PAC), Suite 100
51 N. 39th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

A facility of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

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Hospital Privileges

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.

Overall Ratings

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Aetna US Healthcare
Cigna
Cigna HealthSpring
Clover Health Plan
Devon Health Services (Americare)
Gateway Health Plan
Geisinger Health Plan
Global Medical Management
HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan
HealthPartners
HealthPartners Medicare
HealthSmart
Highmark Blue Shield
Homestead Smart Health Plans/Claim Watcher
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Humana / Choicecare
Imagine Health (AP/Allied Partners)
Independence Blue Cross (Keystone East)

Intergroup
Keystone First
Keystone First Medicare
Multiplan
NJ Medicaid
NJ Qualcare
Oscar Health Plan of PA
Oxford Health Plan
PA Health and Wellness (Centene) Medicare
PA Medicaid
PA Medicare
Provider Partners Health Plan
Rail Road Medicare / Palmetto GBA
Tricare
United Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
US Family Health Plan
Veterans Choice Program

Academic Contact Information

Division of Thoracic Surgery
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce Street, 6th Fl., White Bldg.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-662-4767
Patient appointments: 800-789-7366

American Association for Cancer Research, National
American Association for the Advancement of Science, National
American Association for Thoracic Surgery, National
American College of Chest Physicians, National
American College of Surgeons, National
American Foundation for Cancer Research, Philadelphia, PA, National
American Medical Association, National
American Society of Clinical Investigation, National
American Surgical Association, National
Association for Academic Surgery, National
General Thoracic Surgical Club, National
Grant Review Board, Veterans Administration, National
Grant Reviewer, American Foundation for Cancer Research, National
Grant Reviewer, American Science Foundation, National
Grant Reviewer, Physicians’ Foundation (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), International
International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation, International
International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery, International
Pennsylvania Society of Thoracic Surgery, Local
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, National
Society of Clinical Surgery, National
Society of Surgical Oncology, National
Society of Thoracic Surgery, National
Society of University Surgeons, National
The Johns Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association, Local
World Molecular Imaging Society, International

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Sunil Singhal, MD

Sunil Singhal, MD

Meet Dr. Singhal

Programs and Centers

Board Certification

Education and Training

Penn Thoracic Surgery Perelman

Penn Mesothelioma and Pleural Program

Hospital Privileges

Overall Ratings

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Academic Contact Information