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Paul Rothenberg’s research sits at the critical intersection of surgical innovation, health equity, and telemedicine. His most influential work, a 2013 study on telepresence in a Level 1 trauma center (26 citations), demonstrated that remote physician involvement is both feasible and well-received in urban trauma settings—a foundational contribution to the field of surgical telemedicine. More recently, Rothenberg has turned his focus to disparities in thoracic surgery. His 2024 study on the intersection of race, rurality, and income in access to minimally invasive lung surgery (5 citations) provides stark evidence of how socioeconomic and geographic factors create barriers to advanced care. He further advanced the field with a 2025 comparative analysis of endobronchial valve therapy versus lung volume reduction surgery (4 citations), offering crucial real-world data on the trade-offs between these two interventions for emphysema. By pairing rigorous outcomes research with a sharp lens on healthcare access, Rothenberg’s work not only informs clinical practice but also challenges the field to address systemic inequities. His growing citation record reflects a career dedicated to making surgical care both more innovative and more just.