UChicago Faculty Physician
Darren Bryan, MD
Darren Bryan, MD
UChicago Faculty Physician
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- Flossmoor
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
Darren Bryan, MD, is a highly skilled thoracic surgeon specializing in the treatment of disorders of the lung, esophagus, chest lining (pleura) and thymus gland. Dr. Bryan has particular expertise in caring for patients with lung cancer and mesothelioma.
Trained in both traditional (open) and minimally invasive/robotic surgical techniques, Dr. Bryan is able to personalize care for each patient. He works with his patients to decide what treatment option will work best for long-term success.
Along with his clinical practice, Dr. Bryan uses laboratory science and transitional research to investigate new therapies that can improve care for patients with lung disease and cancer. His work has been published in multiple highly regarded peer-reviewed journals, including the Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Annals of Surgery and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
As a surgeon at the University of Chicago, he is closely involved in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, helping to guide their training paths and provide mentorship along the way.
Trained in both traditional (open) and minimally invasive/robotic surgical techniques, Dr. Bryan is able to personalize care for each patient. He works with his patients to decide what treatment option will work best for long-term success.
Along with his clinical practice, Dr. Bryan uses laboratory science and transitional research to investigate new therapies that can improve care for patients with lung disease and cancer. His work has been published in multiple highly regarded peer-reviewed journals, including the Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Annals of Surgery and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
As a surgeon at the University of Chicago, he is closely involved in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, helping to guide their training paths and provide mentorship along the way.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Achalasia
- Airway Disorders
- Benign Esophageal Diseases
- Lung Cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Pectus Excavatum and Carinatum
- Robotic Surgery
UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago IL 606371-888-824-0200
Board Certifications
- Surgery
Practicing Since
- 2013
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Residency
- UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO; Brigham and Women's Hospital
Internship
- University of Chicago
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. You should contact your insurance company to confirm UChicago Medicine participates in their network before scheduling your appointment. If your insurance company is not listed here, or if you have any other questions, please contact Managed.Care@uchospitals.edu.