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
- Achalasia
- Esophageal Hernia
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Lung Biopsy
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Lung Resection
- Pulmonary Nodules
- Robotic Thoracic Surgery
- Thymoma
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Achalasia
- Acute Endocarditis
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Atelectasis
- Benign Pharyngeal Tumors
- Bladder Diverticulum
- Bronchial Cancer
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchomalacia
- Cardiac Cyst
- Chest Injury
- Chest Wall Deformity
- Chest Wall Tumors
- Collapsed Lung
- Congenital Heart Valve Defects
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Hernia
- Esophageal Stricture
- Gastric Varices
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Heart Transplant Surgery
- Hemothorax
- Hypertrichosis
- Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome
- Intestinal Perforation
- Liver Abscess
- Liver Transplantation
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Fibrosis
- Lung Masses
- Lung Metastases
- Lung Transplant Complications
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Mediastinitis
- Mesothelioma
- Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
- Pectus Excavatum
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Plaques
- Pneumonia
- Pneumothorax
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Pulmonary Nodules
- Pulmonary Sequestration
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Rib Fracture
- Right Ventricular Aneurysm
- Surgical Site Infection
- Tachycardia
- Thoracic Empyema
- Thymic Cancer
- Thymoma
- Thymus Tumors
- Tracheal Cancer
- Tracheal Stenosis
- Vaginal Fistula
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm
Procedures I perform
- Bladder Instillations
- Cardiac Myxoma Excision
- Cystitis Treatment
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gastric Surgery
- Heart Pacemaker Implantation
- Hyperhidrosis Surgery
- Lobectomy
- Lung Biopsy
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Lung Resection
- Robotic Thoracic Surgery
- Thoracoscopic Surgery
- Video-Assisted Thoracic 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
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- IH-Open HMO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- First Health PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- IH-Indemnity
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-POS Plus
- Blue Choice Advantage
- BlueChoice Open Access
- OA Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- First Health PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- IH-POS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Choice POS
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Navigate
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Optimum Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst NASCO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Network OA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- IH-PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna VA Exchange
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United Student Resources
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice Fund PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CIGNA EPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- UHC Passport
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- HighMark
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- IH-HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- POS OA
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- TRICARE East Select
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna HMO
- Choice POS II
- CareFirst EPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Employee Health Plan
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Medicare FFS
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Classic 5000
- TRICARE for Life East
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-Open POS II
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-EPO Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Medicare Direct
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Aetna Basic
- Choice POS II Open Access
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General 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)