About me
Edward Y.H. Chan, MD, FACS, is the Chief of Thoracic Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and sees patients at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Chan is double-board certified and specializes in general thoracic surgery. He treats patients for lung cancer, esophageal cancer, benign esophageal diseases (such as acid reflux/hiatal hernia and achalasia), and mediastinal tumors.
Dr. Chan is a highly experienced specialist in minimally invasive procedures, such as robotic surgery, EBUS, navigational bronchoscopy, and esophageal stenting, as well as lung transplantation. His clinical interests include lung cancer, malignant and benign esophageal diseases, and robotic and laparoscopic surgery. Passionate about preventative cancer care, he promotes and encourages eligible patients to be screened for lung cancer.
Prior to his appointment at MedStar, Dr. Chan held several academic and leadership positions. At Weill Cornell Medical College, he was an Associate Professor of Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery. In his clinical practice at the Houston Methodist Hospital Department of Surgery, he also held the roles of Program Director of the American College of Surgeons AEI simulation and education fellowship and Associate Program Director of the General Surgery residency program.
He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and completed his general surgery residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. During his residency, he completed a research fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Columbia University Medical Center. He then graduated from his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Dr. Chan has received numerous awards for his teaching and medical practice. In 2018 and 2024, he received the Graduate Medical Education Annual Faculty Teaching Award from Houston Methodist Hospital. From Mount Sinai School of Medicine, he twice received the Arnold P. Gold Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award and was awarded membership to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Most recently, he was awarded the 2024 Houston Methodist Department of Surgery Faculty Teaching Award.
He is an active member of and serves on numerous committees for several professional societies, including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, the Western Thoracic Surgical Association, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, the Association for Surgical Education, the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, and the Association of Program Directors in Surgery.
A native Bostonian and an avid Boston sports fan, Dr. Chan is excited to return to the East Coast and serve his community.
Philosophy of Care
“My approach to medical care is deeply personal and compassionate. I believe in treating my patients with the same care and attention, I would give to my own family. It’s an honor to guide and support individuals through their healthcare journeys, offering a comforting presence during challenging times. I create a welcoming space where questions and concerns are met with patience and understanding, and I take the time to explain medical information in plain language, ensuring patients leave informed and confident in their health decisions. Together, we navigate their path to wellness with empathy and collaboration so that patients feel heard and empowered.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Adenocarcinoma Of Lung
- Esophageal Cancer
- Large Cell Cancer Of The Lung
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Metastasis
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Pleural Cancer
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Thymus Cancer
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Achalasia
- Adenocarcinoma Of Lung
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Chest Wall Tumors
- Collapsed Lung
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Diaphragmatic Tumor
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophageal Mass
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Hamartoma Of Lung
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hilar Adenopathy
- Large Cell Cancer Of The Lung
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Mass
- Lung Metastasis
- Malignant Effusion
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Main Bronchus
- Mallory Weiss Tear
- Mediastinal Mass
- Mediastinum Cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Of The Lung
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Paraesophageal Hernia
- Pectus Excavatum
- Pleural Cancer
- Pleural Diseases
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumothorax
- Pulmonary Metastases
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Rib Fracture
- Sequestrum Of Lung
- Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Spontaneous Pneumothorax
- Sternal Fracture
- Tension Pneumothorax
- Thoracic Malignancy
- Thymoma
- Thymus Cancer
- Thymus Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Biopsy Chest Wall
- Biopsy Diaphragm
- Biopsy Of Lung
- Bronchial Fistula Repair
- Bronchoscopy
- Chest Wall Resection
- Correction Of Pectus Deformity
- Da Vinci Esophagectomy
- Da Vinci Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Decortication Of Lung
- Endobronchial Ultrasound
- Endoscopic Biopsy Of Lung
- Esophageal Diverticulectomy
- Esophageal Myotomy
- Esophagectomy
- Excision Of Bronchus
- Exploratory Thoracotomy
- Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
- Fundoplication
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Surgery
- Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy For Achalasia
- Ligation Of Bronchus
- Linx
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Resection
- Mediastinoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
- Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Lobectomy
- Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
- Open Biopsy Of Bronchus
- Open Biopsy Of Lesions Of Mediastinum
- Open Biopsy Of Lung
- Percutaneous Tracheostomy
- Pleurectomy
- Pleurodesis
- Pleurx Catheter Insertion
- Plication Of Emphysematous Bleb
- Plication Of The Diaphragm
- Repair Of Diaphragm
- Robotic Thoracic Surgery
- Segmentectomy
- Sleeve Lobectomy
- Thoracentesis
- Thoracoscopy
- Thoracotomy
- Thymectomy
- Thymus Surgery
- Tracheal Resection
- Tracheostomy
- Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Cigna Indemnity
- United Optimum Choice
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- Carefirst EPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Cigna Network Open Access
- United Navigate
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- Employee Health Plan (EHP)
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United Select Plus (POS)
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Kaiser Select
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- Tricare for Life East
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Golden Rule
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- WellPoint Maryland
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Signature
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Innovation Health: POS
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Administrators
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- First Health PPO
- Tricare East Prime
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- I-SNP
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- United Choice Plus
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Medicaid - Virginia
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Choice
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Virginia Premier
- Tricare East Select
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- Medicaid - Maryland
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- D-SNP)
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery
Residency: University of Washington School of Medicine (2015)
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2013)
Fellowship: Columbia University Medical Center (2011)
Medical School: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (2007)