Manu Sancheti, MD, FACS
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RoleThoracic Surgery
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Specialty
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Research Program
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Practicing Since2011

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (475 ratings)
Dr. Sancheti received his MD from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2006, after which he did a general surgery residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City from 2006-2011. He joined our faculty after completing his cardiothoracic surgery residency acting as administrative chief resident in the general thoracic track at Emory.
Dr. Sancheti's clinical specialties are thoracic oncology, minimally invasive thoracic surgery and esophageal surgery. He is part of a physician team that provides a full range of thoracic procedures, including the most current minimally invasive approaches.
Dr. Sancheti is a member of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. His research interests are thoracic surgical minimally invasive techniques, outcomes in thoracic oncology, and cost and quality improvements in thoracic surgical services. In particular, he has led and participated in several studies of patient outcomes following lung cancer surgery.
As the medical director of the team that created the Emory CSAT app Surgical Anatomy of the Lung, Dr. Sancheti was heavily involved in developing an interactive, comprehensive, and multifunctional 3D tool for preoperative planning, education, and physician-to-patient communication.
Dr. Sancheti is the Director of Robotic Thoracic Surgery for Emory and a national leader in robotic surgery education and innovation. The Robotic Thoracic Surgery program at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital is one of ten nationally recognized epicenters.
Title/Journal | Authors | Publication Date |
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Robotic Surgery in Thoracic Training Programs: A National Needs Assessment. The Annals of thoracic surgery |
SS Kim, B Mitzman, NS Lui, M Rochefort, D D'Souza, M Sancheti, A Manerikar, C Logan, S Yang | 11/01/2024 |
Surgery |
DS Oh, M Ershad, JO Wee, MS Sancheti, DM D'Souza, LJ Herrera, LY Schumacher, M Shields, K Brown, S Yousaf, JF Lazar | 12/01/2023 |
Journal of robotic surgery |
JF Lazar, K Brown, S Yousaf, A Jarc, A Metchik, H Henderson, RH Feins, MS Sancheti, J Lin, S Yang, J Nesbitt, D D'Souza, DS Oh | 04/01/2023 |
Recovery of Patient-reported Quality of Life After Esophagectomy. The Annals of thoracic surgery |
A Bonanno, M Dixon, J Binongo, SD Force, MS Sancheti, A Pickens, DA Kooby, CA Staley, MC Russell, K Cardona, MM Shah, TW Gillespie, F Fernandez, O Khullar | 04/01/2023 |
Routine Implementation of Patient-Reported Outcomes Assessment Into Thoracic Surgery Practice. The Annals of thoracic surgery |
OV Khullar, A Perez, M Dixon, JN Binongo, MS Sancheti, A Pickens, T Gillespie, SD Force, FG Fernandez | 02/01/2023 |
Management of Complications in Robotic Thoracic Surgery. Thoracic surgery clinics |
MD Stanley, MS Sancheti | 02/01/2023 |
Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
D Oh, K Brown, S Yousaf, J Nesbitt, R Feins, M Sancheti, J Lin, S Yang, D D'Souza, A Jarc | 01/01/2023 |
Chest |
YA Syed, W Stokes, M Rupji, Y Liu, O Khullar, N Sebastian, K Higgins, JD Bradley, WJ Curran, S Ramalingam, J Taylor, M Sancheti, F Fernandez, D Moghanaki | 03/01/2022 |
The Annals of thoracic surgery |
JN Melvan, O Khullar, S Vemulapalli, AS Kosinski, A Pickens, SD Force, S Zhang, MS Sancheti | 10/01/2021 |
Preoperative Lung Function Is Associated With Patient-Reported Outcomes After Lung Cancer Surgery. The Annals of thoracic surgery |
OV Khullar, JW Wei, K Wagh, JN Binongo, A Pickens, MS Sancheti, SD Force, TW Gillespie, FG Fernandez | 08/01/2021 |
Seminars in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery |
N Valsangkar, JW Wei, JN Binongo, A Pickens, MS Sancheti, SD Force, TW Gillespie, FG Fernandez, OV Khullar | 06/01/2021 |
Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
X Lou, A Sanders, K Wagh, JN Binongo, M Sancheti, J Javidfar, A Pickens, F Fernandez, S Force, O Khullar | 01/01/2021 |
The Surgical clinics of North America |
G Schwartz, M Sancheti, J Blasberg | 04/01/2020 |
Robotic-Assisted Surgical Treatment of Catamenial Pneumothorax. The Annals of thoracic surgery |
JM Fallon, MS Sancheti | 03/01/2020 |
Current problems in diagnostic radiology |
B Olaiya, CA Gilliland, SD Force, FG Fernandez, MS Sancheti, WC Small | 01/01/2019 |
Excess Cost and Predictive Factors of Esophagectomy Complications in the SEER-Medicare Database. The Annals of thoracic surgery |
R Jiang, Y Liu, KC Ward, SD Force, A Pickens, MS Sancheti, J Javidfar, FG Fernandez, OV Khullar | 11/01/2018 |
Hospitalization Costs After Surgery in High-Risk Patients With Early Stage Lung Cancer. The Annals of thoracic surgery |
MS Sancheti, RK Chihara, SD Perez, OV Khullar, FG Fernandez, A Pickens, SD Force | 01/01/2018 |
The Annals of thoracic surgery |
OV Khullar, MH Rajaei, SD Force, JN Binongo, Y Lasanajak, S Robertson, A Pickens, MS Sancheti, J Lipscomb, TW Gillespie, FG Fernandez | 07/01/2017 |
Freeze the pain away: The role of cryoanalgesia during a Nuss procedure. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery |
M Sancheti | 03/01/2016 |
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05/27/2025 |
The Dr was great very professional, understanding, and through. |
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05/24/2025 |
Precise and comprehensive |
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05/24/2025 |
Everyone was very nice, professional, and attentive. |
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05/15/2025 |
If excellent was a choice I would have chosen it for all questions. |
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04/05/2025 |
Very pleased with the physician and the attention he gave. His knowledge eased the uncertainty I was having before my visit. |
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04/05/2025 |
Physician and the nurses made this experience very good |
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04/03/2025 |
Dr. SANCHTI is wonderful. I am so fortunate to have the team I have through this very difficult cancer surgery and recovery. Same with Dr. KOOBY'S TEAM. |
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03/20/2025 |
Dr Sanchetti was kind, empathetic, used a model and drawings to explained my condition; he is a wonderful MD |
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02/27/2025 |
Dr. Sanchetti demonstrated his in-depth and experienced knowledge of this area of medicine by clearly explaining all aspects of the symptoms and treatment. He even answered a question I had asked many times before and got no viable answer. Outstanding visit. |
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02/13/2025 |
Dr. Sancheti has followed me for over four years after my carcinoid lung surgery; ensuring no reoccurrence. He's very accommodating by providing me telehealth appointments. Every appointment he's prompt, insightful, and makes sure all of my questions are answered regarding my health. I feel blessed to have him as my surgeon and would 100% recommend him. |
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02/06/2025 |
He explained the pros and cons of the procedure |
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01/19/2025 |
Dr SANCHETTI is the best!! Excellent skills in explaining treatment and options and outcomes! Wonderful experience working with Dr SANCHETTI |
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01/17/2025 |
Very good |
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01/11/2025 |
Dr was very informative,took plenty of time to explain things and made sure I understood it all.Im well prepared for surgery..Pleasant personality |
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01/09/2025 |
I only had a good experience with Dr. Sanchetti. He has been my doctor fo 5 years. |
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01/09/2025 |
Great experience, great staff, |
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12/29/2024 |
Very good |
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12/26/2024 |
Good |
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12/26/2024 |
GREAT |
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12/06/2024 |
Dr Sancheti did an excellent job of explaining my condition and options to treat it. Very personable and yet professional. |
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11/10/2024 |
Very nice doctor, worried about my health |
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11/09/2024 |
Dr Sancheti is empathetic, and he's a genius surgeon. |
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11/08/2024 |
I hope I don't ever have to recommend but certainly would! |
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10/26/2024 |
Excellent |
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10/23/2024 |
Dr. Sancheti took the time to explain the reasoning behind our intended course of action |
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10/03/2024 |
I have already recommended friends to go to Emory St Josephs Hospital and doctors. |
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09/21/2024 |
Good |
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09/21/2024 |
All good |
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09/12/2024 |
Dr. Sancheti did a wonderful job explaining my situation. |
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09/08/2024 |
Dr. Sancheti and staff were truly awesome. |
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09/07/2024 |
This young surgeon is great - experienced, attentive, very professional. |
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09/07/2024 |
I was anxious after reading my CT scan results before this appointment. I appreciated Dr Sancheti's calm & thorough discussion that helped calm my fears. |
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09/05/2024 |
Very pleased with my visit. Dr. Spoke in plain English so I understood his recommendation. |
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08/30/2024 |
I love the spirit of Dr Sanchatez |
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08/29/2024 |
Dr Sancheti is a marvelous surgeon |
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08/29/2024 |
The best |
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08/27/2024 |
Good |
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08/08/2024 |
I was so impressed with my visit. Everyone was so kind and answered all of my questions. The staff is awesome. |
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07/31/2024 |
Explanation of corrections proposed was detailed and thorough. |
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07/29/2024 |
Good |
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07/19/2024 |
After the surgery when I went home my Dr called me twice to see how I was doing. Very much appreciated. |
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07/12/2024 |
This was my first consultation concerning my hernia surgery. Dr. Sancheti answered the questions that I had, however, since I've left the office I have thought of a lot of additional questions that I would like to ask. |
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07/09/2024 |
Show concern for any possible problems I had . |
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07/06/2024 |
It was good. |
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07/06/2024 |
The doctor explained a number of things regarding my procedure in a clear manner. |
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06/28/2024 |
The doctor seemed very confident and I felt comfortable. |
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06/07/2024 |
Dr Sancheti is caring listens and very informative He is awesome a top Dr at Emory great surgeon |
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06/05/2024 |
Care provider team was excellent + |
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05/31/2024 |
Both the dr and his president listened and answered my questions |
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05/30/2024 |
The best! |
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05/16/2024 |
I really, really like Dr. Sancheti !!! |
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05/16/2024 |
I/my family are thankful to Dr. Sancheti and everyone for excellent care! I've worked in 4 hospitals and they are absolutely the best of all. |
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05/10/2024 |
An excellent experience! |
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05/04/2024 |
Both Dr Nissen and Dr Sancheti were excellent caring informative answer all questions |
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04/30/2024 |
Could not ask for a better provider.He is excellent. Very knowledgeable. Very compassionate. |
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04/20/2024 |
Dr. Sancheti's P/A Emily is the best. Professional, thorough, and kind. |
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04/18/2024 |
He really listens and explains everything in an understandable way. |
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04/18/2024 |
Dr. Sancheti, Dr. Chiou, Emily Watson, Eunice, RN - BEST in the world and I have been around a lot of medical professionals - they saved my life! I will always admire them, extremely the BEST, I'm telling everyone how great they truly are. They provide excellent care Thank you to them always. |
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04/13/2024 |
All took time to explain, and I never felt rushed. |
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04/04/2024 |
Would recommend friends and family to Emory at any giving time.Great Job Emory Staff. |
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03/28/2024 |
Excellent all around! Great job! |
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03/28/2024 |
I would recommend the friends and family |
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03/16/2024 |
Dr. Sanchetiis wonderful!! |
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03/03/2024 |
Dr Sancheti and his NP Emily are extremely knowledgeable and very attentive and focused |
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02/29/2024 |
Emory has shown such excellent care from all staff! I would heartily recommend this care provider to others! |
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02/29/2024 |
Love my Doctor. He listened and didn't rush. |
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02/24/2024 |
I feel and my Dr Sancheti is on top of my condition. |
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02/17/2024 |
I am already bragging about this team. I will absolutely recommend them. |
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02/04/2024 |
Very good explanations and expectations and answered all our questions. |
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01/18/2024 |
Finished with treatment. |
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01/18/2024 |
I satisfied processing their jobs |
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01/13/2024 |
Dr Sancheti is an excellent doctor, took time to explain (and draw) my condition |
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01/04/2024 |
Dr. Sancheti and his fellow were wonderful at discussing all of the options for my care. I left his office feeling a great sigh of relief and confident in the next steps in my care! |
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12/27/2023 |
Good experience. |
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12/10/2023 |
Extremely detailed and answered all of my questions. |
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12/07/2023 |
Very good |
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11/02/2023 |
Good |
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10/21/2023 |
I love Dr. Sancheti |
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10/15/2023 |
Excellent care. |
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09/21/2023 |
Amazing |
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09/15/2023 |
Both the P A and Doctor were excellent. Left wishing both were my doctors. |
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09/07/2023 |
The team was outstanding. |
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09/07/2023 |
Great staff, very supportive and knowledgeable. |
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09/02/2023 |
Dr. Sanchetti is great! Very thorough and provides information in an easy to understand format. I would highly recommend him! |
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08/10/2023 |
Dr. Sancheti is amazing, skilled, knowledgeable, compassionate and caring. So thankful for his excellent care. |
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07/24/2023 |
Doctor Was Very Professional. Polite. Patient. Prompt. In Explaining My Diagnosis To Me. |
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07/20/2023 |
Very pleased with everyone |
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07/06/2023 |
Dr. Was very informative and paid close attention to my concerns. |
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07/01/2023 |
Maria is the best NP! |
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06/29/2023 |
Doctor Manu Sancheti is GREAT ! |
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06/26/2023 |
Dr Sancheti is very thorough in his explanations and patient and respectful. |
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06/23/2023 |
Dr Sancheti is a excellent, caring physician. |
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06/22/2023 |
Dr Sancheti is fabulous in every way! |
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06/22/2023 |
I have vary good doctor |
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06/17/2023 |
Good |