Raja M. Flores, MD
Raja M. Flores, MD, Founding Chair of the Mount Sinai Health System’s Department of Thoracic Surgery, was recently honored by New York University (NYU) with its Distinguished Alumni Service Award for his accomplishments and services to NYU as both a student and alumnus. The award was presented at the 2019 College of Arts & Science Baccalaureate Ceremonies held at Radio City Music Hall.
“I am honored to receive this award and grateful for the opportunities I was given,” said Dr. Flores, who attended NYU from 1984 to 1988 on a full scholarship through the Higher Education Opportunity Program, which allowed him to get an undergraduate degree in biochemistry. “The scholarship helped me achieve my dreams, and I’m happy to give back.” Today, he provides opportunities for medical students to shadow him in his work as a world-renowned thoracic surgeon known for his technical skill and expertise in lung and esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestos-related diseases. Dr. Flores is also the Steven and Ann Ames Professor of Thoracic Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.