John P Kuckelman, DO

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John P Kuckelman, DO

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Dr. Kuckelman earned his medical degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa while at the same time joining the Army Medical Corps. He completed his general surgical training at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington and then went on to complete his Cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to his role at Augusta University he continues to serve in the military as an active-duty thoracic surgeon with the rank of Major and is currently stationed at Fort Gordon. His clinical focus includes surgical treatment of benign and malignant disorders of the lung, esophagus, chest wall, stomach, pleura and diaphragm utilizing traditional and minimally invasive techniques to include robotic surgery.

  • Clinical Interests

    Lung Cancer
    Esophageal Cancer
    Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery
    Benign Esophageal Disease
    Pleural Disease
    Mesothelioma
    Chest wall deformities
    Diaphragmatic paralysis and hernias

  • Research Interests

    Clinical disparities
    Lung cancer screening
    Clinical outcomes
    Bio-absorbable devices

  • Specialties

    Cardiothoracic Surgery

Positions

Thoracic Surgeon

Assistant Professor

Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Certified, 2020

American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2023

Education and Training

Medical School: Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA

Internship: Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA

Residency: Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA

Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

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