Dr. Thinzar Min Lwin

About Dr. Lwin

Dr. Thinzar Lwin leads surgical oncology efforts at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her expertise includes complex general surgical oncology with advanced treatment techniques such as hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy and minimally invasive robotic surgery. She believes deeply in providing care with professionalism, warmth and compassion, listening carefully to patients and their families to address their unique needs. 

Close Button

Full Name

Diagnosis Please Select Mesothelioma Asbestosis Lung Cancer No Diagnosis Other Unknown

Zip Code

Email

Phone Number

Preferred Method of Contact Please Select Call Text

Message

Full Name

By submitting, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service. Our Patient Advocates may contact you via phone, email and/or text.

Get Connected Now

Medical Education & Expertise

• City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology
• Mass General Brigham/Dana-Farber at Harvard Medical School (Fellowship) 
• UC San Diego Health (Residency)
• Mount Sinai Beth Israel (Residency) 
• New York Medical College (M.D.)
• University of California San Diego, M.S. Biology
• University of California San Diego, B.S. Human Biology

Associations, Awards & Recognition

• Doris A. Howell Undergraduate Research Scholarship
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Research Scholarship
• Member, Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity (Region X Conference Chair, Chapter President, Treasurer)
• Member, American Association for Cancer Research
• Member, American College of Surgeon
• Member, American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
• Member, American Medical Women’s Association
• Member, Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (Vice President)
• Member, Association for Academic Surgery
• Member, Grad WISE, Women in Science and Engineering
• Member, NYMC Surgery Club (President)
• Member, Society for Surgical Oncology 
• Member, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
• Member, Society of Asian Academic Surgeons
• Mt Sinai Beth Israel Surgical Skills Competition “Top Gun” Winner
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars
• Norman M. Stoller Award for Outstanding Intern of the Year
• NYMC Student Research Forum (1st Place Basic Science Presentation)
• Provost Honor Roll, University of California San Diego
• SSO Resident/Fellow Essay Contest Basic Science Research
• T32 Grant NIH/NCI Award
• Undergraduate Student Research Grants

Why Choose Dr. Lwin for Peritoneal Mesothelioma?

Dr. Lwin offers expertise in highly specialized surgeries for cancers that spread within the abdomen, such as peritoneal mesothelioma. She combines cutting-edge techniques like fluorescence-guided surgery and HIPEC to improve patient outcomes. Her advanced training at Harvard and ongoing research ensure she stays at the forefront of surgical innovation.

Patients choose Dr. Lwin because of her dedication to treating each person with respect and empathy. She prioritizes clear communication, empowering patients to make informed decisions. Her compassionate approach and pioneering work in molecular imaging bring hope to those facing complex abdominal cancers.

Publications of Dr. Lwin

• Lwin, T. et al. (2022, April). Rapid intraoperative perfusion assessment of parathyroid adenomas with ICG using a wide-field portable hand-held fluorescence imaging system. Retrieved from https://www.americanjournalofsurgery.com/article/S0002-9610(21)00407-4/abstract 
• Lwin, T. et al. (2021, July-August). A Patient-Derived Orthotopic Xenograft Model of Gastroesophageal-Junction Adenocarcinoma Translated to the Clinic by Tumor-Targeting Fluorescent Antibodies to Carcinoembryonic-Antigen-Related Cell-Adhesion Molecules. Retrieved from https://iv.iiarjournals.org/content/35/4/1959 
• Lwin, T. et al. (2021, February 18). Unique Benefits of Tumor-Specific Nanobodies for Fluorescence Guided Surgery. Retrieved from https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/11/2/311 
• Lwin, T. et al. (2019, August). Tumor-sealing Surgical Orthotopic Implantation of Human Colon Cancer in Nude Mice Induces Clinically-relevant Metastases Without Early Peritoneal Carcinomatosis. Retrieved from https://ar.iiarjournals.org/content/39/8/4065 
• Lwin, T. et al. (2018, August). Advantages of patient-derived orthotopic mouse models and genetic reporters for developing fluorescence-guided surgery. Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jso.25150