Jason Wallen, MD, MBA, FACS, FCCP
CURRENT APPOINTMENTS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Co-Director of Gastric and Esophageal
Division Chief of Thoracic Surgery
Director of Gastric and Esophageal Cancer Program
Medical Director of Lung Cancer and Thoracic Oncology Program (TOP)
SPECIALTIES
Thoracic Surgery
LANGUAGES
English
PATIENT TYPE
Adults and Children
CLINICAL BACKGROUND AND MY APPROACH TO CARE
Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Thymus Cancer
GERD/Gastroesophageal Reflux, Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Esophageal Diverticula
Minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, endoscopic surgery
DISEASES & CONDITIONS TREATED
Achalasia
Barretts Esophagitis
Bronchiectasis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
Chest Pain (Lung Related)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) Caused by Injury
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) not Related to Injury
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Dysphagia
Enlarged Lymph Nodes
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dysmotility
Esophageal Stricture
Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hiatal Hernia
HIV Infection and AIDS
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Lung Disease
Lung Disorders
Malignant Pleural Effusion
Mesothelioma
Pericardial Effusion
Pleural Effusion
Pleurisy
Postoperative Care After Major Surgery
Recurrent Respiratory Infections
Swallowing Difficulty or Dysphagia
Throat Cancer
Thymoma
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Zenker's Diverticulum
TREATMENTS / SERVICES
Bronchoscopy
Central Venous Access
Chest Pain Treatment
Chest Tube Insertion
EGD (Upper Endoscopy)
Esophageal Surgery
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Fracture Treatment of Ribs
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Surgery
Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy
Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Lung Surgery
Mediastinal Surgery
Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Pericardial Window
Photodynamic Therapy
Pleurx Catheter Insertion
Robotic Assisted Thoracic Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thymectomy
CLINICAL AFFILIATIONS
Upstate Cancer Center
750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
315 464-HOPE
Upstate University Hospital
750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
315 464-3510
Upstate University Hospital
750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
315 464-1800
CLINICAL SECTION AFFILIATIONS
Surgery
Minimally Invasive General Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Upstate Cancer Center
Gastric and Esophageal
Surgery
CURRENT HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES
Upstate University Hospital
PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS
Loma Linda University Medical Center, 2009-2015
VA Medical Center, 2009-2015