Dr. Jason Gauthier

About Dr. Gauthier

Dr. Jason M. Gauthier performs surgery for pleural mesothelioma and other thoracic diseases. He has particular expertise in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery for lung cancer and complex chest conditions.

His surgical training includes advanced fellowship work in thoracic surgery, where he developed specialized skills in treating aggressive cancers and complicated chest wall conditions. He stays current with emerging surgical techniques and treatment protocols through ongoing research and collaboration with multidisciplinary oncology teams.

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Medical Education & Expertise

• Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio
• The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
• Washington University School of Medicine (Fellowship)
• Washington University School of Medicine (Residency)
• Tulane University School of Medicine (M.D.)​
• Louisiana State University (B.S.)​

Associations, Awards & Recognition

• 1st place, 21st Annual C. Walton Lillehei Research Competition, The American Association for Thoracic Surgery, 2018
• 1st place, Samuel A. Wells, Jr. Research Competition, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 2018
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Tulane University School of Medicine, 2014
• Board Certified, American Board of Surgery​
• DeBakey Scholar, Tulane University School of Medicine, 2015
• Eugene M. Bricker Teaching Award, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 2022
• Member, Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
• Outstanding Article Award, American Journal of Transplantation, 2021
• Resident of the Year, Distinguished Service Teaching Award, Washington University School of Medicine, 2017
• Thoracic Surgical Robotics Fellowship, The American Association for Thoracic Surgery, 2024
• University Medal, Louisiana State University, 2011

Why Choose Dr. Gauthier for Pleural Mesothelioma?

Patients benefit from Dr. Gauthier’s commitment to matching the right surgical approach to each individual. If you undergo minimally invasive or robotic-assisted techniques, you experience less post-operative pain, shorter hospital stays and faster return to daily activities than with traditional open surgery.

Dr. Gauthier takes time to explain your specific diagnosis, surgical options and realistic outcomes clearly. You receive care plans built around your personal health goals, risk factors and quality of life priorities, not a one-size-fits-all protocol. His experience with complex thoracic procedures helps ensure you receive skilled surgical care tailored to the challenges your case may present.

Publications of Dr. Gauthier

• Gauthier, J. et al. (2020, October). Economic evaluation of the specialized donor care facility for thoracic organ donor management. Retrieved from https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7656378/
• Gauthier, J. et al. (2019, April). Chest computed tomography imaging improves potential lung donor assessment. Retrieved from https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6486796/
• Gauthier, J. et al. (2017, November). Hitting the target with lung perfusion. Retrieved from https://www.jtcvs.org/article/S0022-5223(17)31732-4/fulltext
• Gauthier, J. et al. (2016, November). Update on Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction. Retrieved from https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5233406/
• Gauthier, J. et al. (2015, October). Trocar Site Metastasis Following Robotic Oophorectomy for Ovarian Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27159601/