Tanuja Damani
About Tanuja Damani
Tanuja Damani is the Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery at NYU Langone Health and the Program Director of the Robotic and Minimally Invasive Fellowship.
Chief, Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery at NYU Langone Health
Tanuja Damani has been serving as Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery at NYU Langone Health since 2022. Her role involves overseeing and enhancing surgical practices that utilize minimal incision techniques to improve patient recovery and outcomes. Based in New York, NY, this position places her at the forefront of surgical innovations and patient care within a leading health institution.
Program Director at Robotic and Minimally Invasive Fellowship
In addition to her role as Chief, Tanuja Damani also serves as the Program Director for the Robotic and Minimally Invasive Fellowship at NYU Langone Health. Since 2022, she has been responsible for the training and development of emerging surgical professionals in the fields of robotic and minimally invasive surgery, ensuring the continuation of high standards and surgical excellence in these advanced techniques.
Surgical Director, Center for Esophageal Health at NYU Langone Health
Since 2019, Tanuja Damani has held the position of Surgical Director at the Center for Esophageal Health at NYU Langone Health. In this role, she oversees surgical treatments and interventions for esophageal conditions, aiming to provide top-notch care and improve patient outcomes. Her work in this capacity has solidified her expertise in esophageal surgery and health.
Previous Director of Robotic Surgery at St. Joseph's Health System
Before her current roles, Tanuja Damani served as Director of Robotic Surgery at St. Joseph's Health System in New Jersey from 2014 to 2019. During her five-year tenure, she led the institution's robotic surgery initiatives, focusing on the integration and advancement of robotic surgical techniques to enhance the quality of patient care.
Educational Background: MD from Icahn School of Medicine
Tanuja Damani earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, from 1995 to 1999. This foundational education prepared her for a career in surgery and provided her with the medical knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in her subsequent professional roles.