He also holds the appointment of Surgical Director, Lung Transplant Program. Dr. Bharat is a graduate of Christian Medical College in Vellore, India. He completed residencies in both general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. His clinical fellowships include Barcelona University, Memorial Sloan Kettering and MD Anderson Medical Centers. Dr. Bharat is board certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery. His clinical interests include malignant and benign chest and esophageal diseases. Dr. Bharat’s research is focused on lung preservation, transplant and immunology and airway biology, achieved through collaboration with the Kovler Comprehensive Transplant Center and the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.