Alberto de Hoyos, M.D. is an Associate Professor in Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He received his Medical Degree from Autonoma De Nuevo Leon University in Mexico, in 1982. He completed his residency at the University of Nevada Medical Center in 2000, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital in 2003. Dr. de Hoyos did his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2004. Dr. de Hoyos is board certified in Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery. Dr. de Hoyos' clinical and research interests include: Airway/Esophageal Stenting; Brachytherapy; Bronchoscopy; Chest Wall Tumors; Emphysema (COPD); Esophageal Cancer; Esophageal Disorders; Tracheal Surgery; Esophageal Surgery; Esophagectomy; Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD); Lobectomy; Lung Cancer, Chest Wall/Mediastinal Tumors; Mesothelioma; Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery; Pleural Disease; Robotic Thoracic Surgery; Surgery; Sympathectomy/ Hyperhidrosis; Thoracic Oncology; Thymoma; Tracheal Surgery; Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery; Radiofrequency Ablation - Tumors. He is extensively published in his field, is involved in numerous research collaborations, and has presented widely both nationally and internationally.