Desmond D'Souza

Desmond D'Souza, MD

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Physician

Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-9059

About Me

I am a general thoracic surgeon and an associate professor in the Division of Thoracic Surgery. I specialize in the treatment of thoracic malignancies including lung cancer, esophageal cancer and mediastinal tumors. My research interests include improving surgical outcomes in the treatment of lung cancer, robotic surgery and surgical simulation.

I completed my general surgical training at Yale New Haven Hospital – Saint Raphael and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic. Prior to my faculty appointment in 2016 I was the director of minimally invasive thoracic surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

I am board certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS). I have authored several peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. In addition, I have given numerous regional and national presentations.

I am intricately involved in the training and education of thoracic surgery trainees, residents and medical students at Ohio State. Besides thoracic surgery, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and working out.
Highlights
  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017-2019

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Carcinoid Tumor
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
  • Esophageal Achalasia
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Esophageal Cancers
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux
  • Hernia, Hiatal
  • Mediastinal Diseases
  • Mesothelioma
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pulmonary Emphysema
  • Robotics
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Thoracic Diseases
  • Lung Cancers
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Thymoma
  • Tracheal Diseases

Locations Where I Practice

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

St. John's Medical College-India, Bangalore 560034 Karnataka
8/1/1998 - 12/31/2005

Residency

Yale-New Haven Hospital of St. Raphael, New Haven, CT
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2010

Residency

Yale-New Haven Hospital of St. Raphael, New Haven, CT
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2011

Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2014

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery
1/26/2015

American Board of Thoracic Surgery
6/10/2016

Academic Information

My Department

Surgery

My Division

Thoracic Surgery

Reviews

The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

152 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
    4.9 out of 5
  • Amount of time spent with you
    4.8 out of 5
  • Concern for your questions and issues
    4.9 out of 5
  • Skill and knowledge
    4.9 out of 5
  • Overall quality of care
    4.9 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024

    Care as well as staff was excellent.

  • Reviewed on Sep 29, 2024

    Dr. D'Sousa and his staff were wonderful.

  • Reviewed on Sep 08, 2024

    Dr. Dosusa and his team are exceptional! Without question OSU from check in, lab, CT, surgery, check out and especially the Dr's, nurses and technicians that have treated me, have made an incredible impact in my cancer experience!!! I wish all cancer patients everywhere were treated with such professionalism, kindness, respect and quality of care that I have received!!!

  • Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024

    Wonderful care!

  • Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024

    Dr D'Souza is a wonderful individual and an excellent doctor/surgeon! I couldn't be happier!!!!!

  • Reviewed on Jul 08, 2024

    Great experence

  • Reviewed on Jul 03, 2024

    Dr. D'Souza is amazing - very caring & very good explanations. I was impressed!

  • Reviewed on Jul 01, 2024

    Dr. D'Souza and staff have been outstanding.

Consulting and Related Relationships

At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.

As of 09/30/2024, Dr. D'Souza has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.

  • Intuitive Surgical Inc.

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