Dr. Barry Gibney

Doctor Overview

Dr. Barry Gibney is a cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. Gibney’s specialty focuses on heart and chest cavity conditions, including treatment of cancers that affect the chest. These include mesothelioma, lung cancer and esophageal cancer. He specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery.

Dr. Gibney treats patients at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) locations in Okatie, Mount Pleasant and Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Dr. Gibney also practices at MUSC locations in Okatie, South Carolina, and Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. In addition to treating patients, he teaches surgery and is the Program Director for the Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency.

Before his current role, Dr. Gibney worked at several prominent hospitals. He conducted surgical research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. The hospital is part of the Harvard Medical School and ranks fourth in the nation for cancer treatment according to U.S. News & World Report. He also completed his residency and internship at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. This center is part of Penn State Health in Hershey, Pennsylvania, which is considered one of the best medical facilities in the state.

Doctor Fast Facts

Main Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Other Interests & Specialties: Mesothelioma, lung cancer, lung transplant, esophageal cancer, benign esophageal disease, chest wall tumors, end-stage lung disease and minimally invasive thoracic surgery.

Certifications, Awards & Accolades: American Board of Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery, South Carolina State Medical License, American College of Surgeons Fellow, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, MUSC Outstanding Clinician

Education & Experience:

• Medical Degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Internship at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
• Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School
• Residency in Surgery at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
• Post Doctoral Fellowship in Surgical Research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Publications

Outcomes after surgical management of early-stage lung cancer in octogenarians: an in-depth analysis of a nationally representative cohort. J Thorac Oncol. 2025 Jan 28;S1556-0864(25)00053-X.

Cancer-directed surgery for mesothelioma: a team sport. Chest. 2023 May;163(5):1018–9.

Commentary: Biphasic malignant mesothelioma-Survival of the fittest. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr;159(4):1596–7.