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Dr. Adam Bograd
Dr. Alan Bograd is a board-certified thoracic surgeon at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. He uses advanced, minimally invasive techniques to treat pleural mesothelioma, while focusing on compassionate patient-centered care.
- Thoracic Surgeon
- Pleural Specialist
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Thoracic Surgeon
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Pleural Specialist
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Male
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English
Primary Location
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Dr. Evan S. OngSurgical Oncologist
Dr. Alexander FarivarThoracic Surgeon
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Thoracic Surgeon
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Pleural Specialist
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Male
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English
Get to Know Dr. Adam Bograd
Dr. Adam Bograd is a highly regarded thoracic surgeon. He brings more than a decade of specialized training and clinical expertise in pleural mesothelioma care to Swedish Medical Center. Dr. Bograd focuses on treating pleural mesothelioma with advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques.
His surgical career includes prestigious Memorial Sloan Kettering and Washington University School of Medicine fellowships. The most recent recognition from his peers, he earned the 2024 Thoracic Surgery Top Doc honor and several consecutive Seattle Top Doc awards.
Rare cancers like mesothelioma require an experienced specialist who understands the disease’s complexity. Known for his minimally invasive approach, Dr. Bograd emphasizes rapid recovery, reduced discomfort and tailored, hands-on care for every patient. His approach centers on reducing patient discomfort while optimizing outcomes through precise surgical intervention.
Dr. Bograd prioritizes early recovery, low-impact procedures and personalized treatment strategies for every person facing this challenging cancer. Patients benefit from his technical skills, academic background and dedication to compassionate, individualized care throughout every step of their mesothelioma journey.
Specialties of Dr. Adam Bograd
Pleural cancer
Pleural mesothelioma
Thoracic Surgery
Dr. Adam Bograd’s Experience and Medical Education
Swedish Medical Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center/New York–Presbyterian Hospital (Fellowship)
Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis (Fellowship)
New York University Medical Center (Residency)
NYU Medical Center (Internship)
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, (M.D.)
University of Florida (B.S.)
Awards and Other Recognitions
2024 Thoracic Surgery Top Doc
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Multiple-time Seattle Top Doc recipient
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Dr. Alan Bograd’s Publications
Bogard, A. et al. (2025, March). Recurrence and Survival Following Robotic Resection of Thymomas Greater Than Five Centimeters.
Bograd, A. et al. (2024, July). Complicated Pleural Infection is Associated With Prolonged Recovery and Reduced Functional Ability.
Bograd, A. et al. (2024, July). The Effect of Pleural Drainage on Pulse Oximetry in a Post-Operative Thoracic Surgery Population.
Bograd, A. et al. (2023, April). Effect of Intrapleural Fibrinolytic Therapy vs Surgery for Complicated Pleural Infections: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Bograd, A. et al. (2018, September). Management of complex pleural space infections: As the pendulum swings.
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