Darren Bryan, MD

Darren Bryan, MD is board-certified in Thoracic Surgery. His specialties include:

Darren Bryan, MD is a board-certified thoracic surgeon specializing in the care of patients with conditions affecting the lungs, esophagus, chest lining (pleura), and thymus gland. He has particular expertise in treating lung cancer and mesothelioma. Dr. Bryan is skilled in both traditional (open) surgery and minimally invasive techniques, including robotic-assisted procedures. This versatility allows him to tailor treatment to each patient’s unique needs, focusing on long-term results and quality of life. In addition to providing surgical care, Dr. Bryan is active in research to discover new and better treatments for lung disease and cancer. His work has been published in respected medical journals such as Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Annals of Surgery, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. In addition to providing patient care, he teaches and mentors medical students, residents, and fellows. He brings this same commitment to excellence and patient-focused care to the UChicago Medicine AdventHealth community, ensuring that patients have access to advanced surgical expertise close to home.