David Feller‐Kopman

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University

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Total Citations

173

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About

David Feller‑Kopman is a leading figure in interventional pulmonology, a subspecialty he has helped define and advance through pioneering work in minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the airways, lungs, and pleura. His research focuses on developing and refining techniques that reduce patient morbidity while improving outcomes for lung cancer and complex airway diseases. Among his most influential contributions is his 2007 study on electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy‑guided fiducial placement for robotic stereotactic radiosurgery of lung tumors—a landmark paper with 151 citations that established a critical bridge between bronchoscopy and precision radiation oncology. More recently, his comprehensive 2019 review on recent advances in interventional pulmonology (22 citations) synthesizes the rapid evolution of the field since its formal recognition in 2001, highlighting his role as both a practitioner and a thought leader. With a career marked by technical innovation and a commitment to education, Feller‑Kopman’s work has fundamentally shaped how pulmonologists approach lung cancer diagnosis and treatment, making him an essential reference for researchers and clinicians alike.