Sarah B. Goldberg, MD, MPH

Sarah Goldberg, MD, MPH, is a thoracic oncologist who cares for patients with cancers of the chest, including lung cancer. She also treats mesothelioma (cancer that affects the tissue of the lungs, heart, and abdomen) andthymoma(a type of tumor that occurs in the thymus gland, an organ in the upper chest that is part of the lymphatic system).

Dr. Goldberg says caring for patients and offering them the best quality of life are the most rewarding aspects of her job. “I enjoy offering support and care to patients with lung cancer and also getting to know their families,” she says.

She conducts clinical and translational research on lung cancer. The focus of her research is investigating biomarkers and novel treatment strategies in non-small cell lung cancer. Her specific interests include EGFR-positive lung cancer, immunotherapeutics for lung cancer, and brain metastases.

“The field of lung cancer is constantly evolving as new therapies become available,” Dr. Goldberg says.