Dr. Jessica Donington

Get to Know Dr. Jessica Donington

Thoracic surgeon Dr. Jessica Donington joined the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center in 2018 as the first chief of the newly created section of thoracic surgery.

With more than 20 years of experience, she brought the leadership skills that have helped build her reputation for excellence in developing a personalized, multidisciplinary approach to treating patients.

Donington’s research focuses on discovering novel biomarkers that can lead to early detection and treatment of lung cancer. She advocates for low-dose CT screening in high-risk populations, working tirelessly to reduce lung cancer mortality.

Before coming to Chicago, Donington spent more than 10 years at New York’s renowned Langone Medical Center, where she worked closely with Dr. Harvey Pass, a famed mesothelioma doctor.

They collaborated on several studies in New York, sparking Donington’s interest and current expertise in treating mesothelioma.

She has excelled in developing treatment options for high-risk patients, particularly with minimally invasive procedures and a multidisciplinary approach.

Donington sees patients at University of Chicago Medicine Orland Park and the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine.

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