Dr. Igor Brichkov

About Dr. Igor Brichkov

Dr. Igor Brichkov has years of experience treating mesothelioma previously at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn and now at Atlantic Medical Group. He practices at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold and Toms River, New Jersey.

He’s treated a wide range of malignant and benign tumors and disorders of the pleural space, chest wall and central chest cavity. Dr. Brichkov uses minimally invasive and robotic techniques when possible, which can mean smaller incisions, better visualization during surgery and a shorter recovery time for patients.

Medical Education & Experience

• Atlantic Medical Group, Surgical Oncology at CentraState
• Maimonides Medical Center, Thoracic Surgeon
• Albert Einstein College of Medicine 
• Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Fellowship)
• Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center (Residency)
• Maimonides Medical Center (Residency)
• Albany Medical College (M.D.)

Associations, Awards & Recognition

• American College of Surgeons, Fellow
• Castle Connolly Top Doctor
• General Thoracic Surgery Club, Member
• Jersey’s Best Top Doctors for Cancer, 2025-2026
• New York General Thoracic Surgery Club, Member
• New York Magazine Top Doctors, 2021-2025
• New York Society for Thoracic Surgery, Member
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Member

Why Choose Dr. Brichkov for Pleural Mesothelioma

Dr. Brichkov spent years as part of Maimonides Medical Center’s dedicated mesothelioma program. He’s board-certified in both general, thoracic and cardiac surgeries and has practiced for more than 20 years. 

His approach considers each person’s diagnosis, overall health and treatment goals when planning surgery. Dr. Brichkov’s surgical experience also includes treating complex conditions involving the chest, lungs and surrounding structures, helping him evaluate challenges that can arise during pleural mesothelioma treatment.

Publications of Dr. Igor Brichkov

• Brichkov, I. et al. (2023, March). Severe Esophageal Lichen Planus Treated With Tofacitinib. Retrieved from https://www.mdedge.com/dermatology/article/261676/dermatopathology/severe-esophageal-lichen-planus-treated-tofacitinib

• Brichkov, I. et al. (2022, July). Lung Chordoma: A Discussion. Retrieved from https://www.annalsthoracicsurgery.org/article/S0003-4975(21)01731-8/fulltext
• Brichkov, I. et al. (2021, May 28). A Narrative Review of update in per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and endoscopic esophageal surgery. Retrieved from https://atm.amegroups.org/article/view/65574/html
• Brichkov, I. et al. (2020, September 16). Clinical Characteristics and Outcome of Pneumomediastinum in Patients with COVID-19 Pneumonia. Retrieved from
  https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1089/lap.2020.0692
• Brichkov, I. et al. (2017, August 28). Simultaneous unilateral anterior thoracoscopy with transcervical thyroidectomy for the resection of large mediastinal thyroid goiter. Retrieved from https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/15046/12277