Takashi Eguchi, M.D., Ph.D.

Biography

Takashi Eguchi, M.D., Ph.D., is a thoracic surgeon and Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer and other tumors of the chest. Dr. Eguchi strives to care for every patient as he would a member of his own family. His goal is to save lives through effective cancer treatment while preserving function and quality of life and minimizing the risk of complications. This philosophy guides his individualized approach to treatment and care before, during, and after surgery.

Dr. Eguchi’s clinical expertise includes single-port (SP) robotic surgery and complex lung segmentectomy, an operation that removes a selected portion of the lung rather than an entire lobe. He tailors the surgical approach to each patient’s tumor, anatomy, lung function, and overall health, with careful attention to surgical margins and lymph node evaluation.

To prepare for surgery, Dr. Eguchi uses patient-specific three-dimensional (3D) imaging and surgical simulation to map the tumor, blood vessels, and airways and evaluate options for preserving healthy lung tissue. During surgery, he uses tumor localization techniques, such as molecular imaging, when appropriate, to help identify lung lesions using a fluorescent imaging agent and a specialized camera. His practice also includes Ion robotic navigational bronchoscopy, which allows access through the airways to biopsy lung nodules or mark their locations for surgery.

Since July 2026, Dr. Eguchi’s clinical practice has also included pulsed electric field (PEF) ablation, a technique that uses electrical pulses to destroy targeted tissue.

Dr. Eguchi works closely with specialists in pulmonology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, and pathology to develop coordinated treatment plans. He emphasizes helping patients understand their options and how each approach relates to their goals.

His research focuses on lung cancer biology, imaging-guided surgery, and reducing the risks and long-term effects of treatment. His research interests also include evaluating how PEF ablation may complement established cancer treatments. He is also committed to surgical education and training.

Dr. Eguchi earned his medical degree in 2001 and his doctoral degree in 2012 from Shinshu University in Japan. He completed surgical residency and thoracic surgery fellowship training at Shinshu University Hospital, followed by thoracic oncology research and advanced clinical fellowship training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He joined UT Southwestern in 2025. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Chest Physicians.

Personal Note

When he’s not at work, Dr. Eguchi enjoys spending time with his wife, their four kids, and their two dogs. The family enjoys skiing and snowboarding, and he is learning ice hockey with his two younger children. In his spare time, he enjoys solving the Rubik’s Cube.