{"id":26473,"date":"2024-12-05T14:25:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T19:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=26473"},"modified":"2025-07-04T11:13:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T15:13:08","slug":"dr-adam-j-bograd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-adam-j-bograd\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Adam J. Bograd"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About Dr. Adam J. Bograd<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Dr. Adam Bograd is a highly regarded thoracic surgical oncologist (cancer doctor). He leads Swedish Cancer Institute\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mesothelioma<\/a> treatment team in Seattle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Bograd treats cases of malignant pleural mesothelioma, the most common type of this cancer. It forms in the lining of the lungs (pleura) 10-50 years after asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Bograd and his team can use surgeries along with other <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">mesothelioma treatments<\/a> to remove as much of the cancer as possible, allowing patients to live more comfortably and spend more time with their families.<\/p>\n<p>He is highly regarded by his patients and will do everything in his power to help them live longer.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cMesothelioma patients are super tough. A lot of them are ex-military. They&#8217;ve done a lot of hard labor their whole life, so they tend to be pretty tough at baseline.\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>\u2013 Dr. Adam J. Bograd, pleural mesothelioma specialist<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>What Conditions Does Dr. Adam J. Bograd Treat?<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Bograd specializes in treating health problems affecting the lungs and chest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">Pleural mesothelioma<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Chest wall tumors<\/li>\n<li>Esophageal cancer<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cancer\/lung-cancer\/\">Lung cancer<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pericardial (heart lining) issues<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/effusion\/\">Pleural effusion<\/a> (fluid buildup around the lungs)<\/li>\n<li>Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)<\/li>\n<li>Other lung and chest-related cancers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>He works with other oncologists, such as <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-eric-vallieres\/\">Dr. Eric Vallieres<\/a>, the Medical Director of Swedish\u2019s Division of Thoracic Surgery, to recommend treatments that best meet each patient\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<h3>Dr. Adam J. Bograd\u2019s Mesothelioma Treatment Approach<\/h3>\n<p>For patients who qualify for surgery, Dr. Bograd usually recommends <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/pleurectomy-decortication\/\">pleurectomy with decortication (P\/D)<\/a> to remove cancer from the lung lining. In rare cases, he may perform an <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/extrapleural-pneumonectomy\/\">extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP)<\/a> to remove the lung closest to the cancer, along with all visible tumors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Bograd and his colleagues may also recommend:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/\">Chemotherapy<\/a>,<\/strong> which involves administering medications that circulate through the body to kill cancer cells<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\">Immunotherapy<\/a>,<\/strong> which uses specific drugs to help the immune response attack cancer<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/\">Radiation<\/a>,<\/strong> which uses beams of energy to destroy cancer cells<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dr. Bograd typically recommends chemotherapy and immunotherapy followed by surgery and radiation therapy to kill microscopic cancer cells that were left behind.<\/p>\n<p>Get help connecting with Dr. Bograd and other mesothelioma specialists using our <strong>Free Doctor Match.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Dr. Adam J. Bograd\u2019s Medical Background<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Bograd earned his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2008, where he developed his passion for thoracic surgery.<\/p>\n<p>He then began a long-term residency in general surgery at New York University Medical Center, which he finished in 2015. During his residency, he spent two years working in a lab studying mesothelioma under the direction of Dr. Prasad Adusumilli, a specialist investigating <a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/car-t-cell-therapy\/\">CAR T-cell immunotherapy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOne of the things about mesothelioma is that it&#8217;s really unpredictable, but we&#8217;ve seen a lot of great responses with immunotherapy.\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>\u2013 Dr. Adam J. Bograd, pleural mesothelioma specialist<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>After his general residency, he completed a fellowship in thoracic oncology in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Currently practicing at Swedish Cancer Institute in <a href=\"\/treatment\/states\/washington\/\">Washington<\/a>, Dr. Bograd has the experience and knowledge needed to help patients with pleural mesothelioma live as long as possible.<\/p>\n<h2>Highlights of Dr. Adam J. Bograd\u2019s Medical Career<\/h2>\n<p>Throughout his career, Dr. Bograd has gained praise and respect for his compassionate care and contributions to cancer research.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awards and accolades earned by Dr. Bograd include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2024<\/li>\n<li>Seattle Top Doctor award from <em>Seattle Met<\/em> (multiple years)<\/li>\n<li>Swedish Cancer Institute Excellence Award<\/li>\n<li>Thoracic Surgery Top Doctor Designation for 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dr. Bograd is also highly regarded by mesothelioma patients. He has a rating of<strong> 4.9 out of 5<\/strong> on his Swedish Cancer Institute profile based on nearly 100 patient reviews.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cDr. Bograd is not only very knowledgeable about his area of expertise pertaining to my particular condition, but he also explained the situation to me with compassion and in a manner I easily can understand. He distinguishes himself among his peers.\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>\u2013 Patient of Dr. Adam Bograd, July 2024<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Call <strong><a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a><\/strong> for help connecting with Dr. Bograd and other top mesothelioma specialists near you.<\/p>\n<h2>Dr. Adam J. Bograd\u2019s Cancer Research<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Bograd\u2019s dedication to advancing mesothelioma treatment extends beyond his work with patients to his significant contributions to clinical research.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">Mesothelioma clinical trials<\/a> test new and more effective ways of diagnosing and treating this rare cancer. Dr. Bograd has worked with other leading cancer specialists to study innovative therapies that could help improve patient outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of his recently published research includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThe Effect of Pleural Drainage on Pulse Oximetry in a Post-Operative Thoracic Surgery Population.\u201d Published in <em>Respiratory Medicine<\/em>, September 2024.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Pleural Mesothelioma Staging Project: Expanded Database to Inform Revisions in the Ninth Edition of the TNM Classification of Pleural Mesothelioma.\u201d Published in <em>The Journal of Thoracic Oncology<\/em>, September 2024.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cComparing Initial Surgery versus Fibrinolytics for Pleural Space Infections: A Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study.\u201d Published in A<em>nnals of the American Thoracic Society<\/em>, November 2022.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cSalvage Lung Resections After Definitive Chemoradiotherapy: A Safe and Effective Oncologic Option.\u201d Published in <em>The Annals of Thoracic Surgery<\/em>, October 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dr. Bograd often recommends clinical trials to his mesothelioma patients when he believes they may benefit from emerging treatments.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe thought is that a very specific kind of radiation can mop up some microscopic disease. We just participated in a clinical trial using it.\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>\u2013 Dr. Adam J. 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