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Dr. Ioannis Kontopidis, a board-certified surgeon and specialist in robotic assisted thoracic surgery, received his medical degree from the University of Athens in Greece and a research fellowship at the Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences in Athens. He subsequently completed residency training in General Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and Danbury Hospital/ University of Vermont, followed by a Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C. In addition, Dr. Kontopidis is the recipient of the Graham Foundation Fellowship in Thoracic Surgical Robotics, from the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS).
Dr. Kontopidis plays an integral role in the success of Rutgers Health’s Thoracic Oncology Program, working alongside John E. Langenfeld, MD, chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery, to provide the surgical expertise for the Lung Cancer/Thoracic Oncology Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute. Dr. Kontopidis offers in-person and virtual telemedicine appointments, as well as performs surgical procedures at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. With a particular interest in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic surgery, he specializes in lung and esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, chest wall tumors, chest wall deformities, benign esophageal diseases, tracheal tumors, and the diaphragm.
In addition to maintaining a busy clinical practice and faculty responsibilities, Dr. Kontopidis has varied research interests in the field of thoracic oncology and has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Vascular Surgery, European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, and European Journal of Public Health. He also serves as a peer reviewer for scientific journals. Dr. Kontopidis is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Dr. Kontopidis sees patients at Rutgers Cancer Institute in New Brunwsick, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerset.
Lung and esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, chest wall tumors, chest wall deformities, benign esophageal diseases, tracheal tumors, and the diaphragm.
October 25, 2025
Very good
October 21, 2025
Dr. Kontopidis was very patient, thorough and understanding. He took time to explain and answer my questions very calmly.
October 18, 2025
I had a very good impression of my first encounter with Dr Kontopidis. He answered all my questions and put at ease of my scheduling date.
October 2, 2025
Dr. Kontopidis and his staff make your visit so comfortable.
September 26, 2025
Dr Kontopidis and Joy have given me excellent care for over two years. I was blessed to have their care.
September 24, 2025
Very compassionate and kind
September 10, 2025
Dr. Kontopidis is a warm, caring physician, and it always shows. He is a fantastic surgeon.
August 27, 2025
Showed concern and provided next steps and reason for them
August 27, 2025
Dr. Kontopidis is excellent.
August 20, 2025
Explanations were detailed & concise.
August 12, 2025
Dr. K. is great, professional, to the point, realistic smart, and caring.
August 11, 2025
Dr. Kontopidis was very professional, as well as caring. Thorough in his explanation -
August 6, 2025
Dr. K is very kind & answered all my concerns. I have confidence in him & his staff.
August 1, 2025
Very good
June 5, 2025
Provider explained from beginning to end it is was very professional.
June 5, 2025
DR. KONTOPIDIS WAS EXTREMELY THOROUGH, PROFESSIONAL AND CARING. JON, THE PA, CLEARLY IS JUST AS CARING & AMAZING AS DR. KONTOPIDIS.
May 30, 2025
Special thanks to Dr. Kontopidis for his outstanding care, help and professionalism.
May 30, 2025
Excellent.
May 5, 2025
I think Dr. Kontopidis is the best. I can't tell you how much I appreciated him calling me outside of work hours when I was initially diagnosed.
May 2, 2025
Always excellent. Dr. Kontopidis is an amazing doctor - the BEST.
May 1, 2025
Good.
April 24, 2025
Dr. Kontopidis - Excellent.
April 8, 2025
Dr. Kontopidis is a great doctor/surgeon. His knowledge is extensive. He is caring and always explains scans & diagnose clearly, his APN Joy is also phenomenal. She is with you every step.
April 8, 2025
When you're going through a cancer situation, Dr. Kontopidis is the PERFECT doctor. He explains, comforts & VERY comforting. He got me through my lung surgery completely. I would recommend him.
March 31, 2025
We will be returning to see same doctor
March 26, 2025
Explained procedure and answered all questions
March 26, 2025
Spent about an hour with doctor and assistant and covered every step that would happen in the future, referral to oncologist was excellent.
March 23, 2025
Dr Kontopidis was an excellent surgeon from the begnning of consultations to surgery. I would reccommend him and his team definitely.
March 20, 2025
Dr. explained very well, was thorough and informative.
February 26, 2025
Both doctor & NP are very professional & make me feel very comfortable explains every issue & answers all my questions.
February 15, 2025
Again, the Doctor was the BEST I've ever been to!!!!
February 14, 2025
Dr. Kontopidis was extremely patient and explained all of my test results and post surgical symptoms with great detail. Joy was also amazing.
January 24, 2025
Definitely recommend Dr. Kontopidis and his staff. Outstanding dr.
January 13, 2025
Dr. Kontopidis is very patient and will spend as much time with you as you need, answering any questions or concerns. Highly recommend him
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