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Contact Information
UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC), Bldg 284
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
01. Doctor Overview
Doctor Overview
Dr. Jennifer Nishimura is a thoracic surgeon at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Comprehensive Cancer Center. She focuses on treating diseases in the chest, especially the lungs. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she is a part of a multidisciplinary care team at the Center.
She specializes in minimally invasive surgeries. For example, she performs video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). This procedure can help diagnose pleural mesothelioma. Some other minimally invasive techniques use robots to improve precision and control.
Dr. Nishimura received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University. She completed her residency at Veterans Affairs Medical Center. In addition to practicing medicine, she is an assistant professor at UNM in thoracic surgery.
02. Fast Facts
Doctor Fast Facts
Main Specialty: Thoracic Surgery
Other Interests & Specialties: Robotic thoracic surgery, VATS, lung cancer, lung disease, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, thymoma, thymectomy, myasthenia gravis, pleural tumor, ectopic parathyroid gland, lung biopsy and esophageal disease.
Certifications, Awards & Accolades: Certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, California State Medical License, New Mexico State Medical License, New York State Medical License
Education & Experience:
- Medical Degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- Residency at Veterans Affairs Medical Center
03. Publications
Publications
Effect of operative approach on quality of life following anatomic lung cancer resection. J Thorac Dis. 2020 Nov;12(11):6913–9.
Computed tomography-assessed skeletal muscle mass as a predictor of outcomes in lung cancer surgery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov;108(5):1555–64.
