Dr. Vishisht Mehta works at the intersection of lung diseases and cancer with a focus on the early detection and diagnosis of lung cancer. Mehta is passionate about people, and it is reflected in his work. He participates in local community outreach by meeting with patients and other physicians and spreading information about early detection of lung cancer. He also co-founded the Lung India Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on rural lung health.
When Mehta decided to pursue medicine as his career, he knew that it would mean a lifetime of learning and teaching. Mehta is constantly learning to keep his education up to date. He is specifically interested in the use of AI in medicine and creating less invasive techniques in diagnosing and treating lung cancer. He recently launched the robotic bronchoscopy program and performed the first such procedure at MountainView Hospital. His teaching extends from his community education initiatives to his leadership in residency, as medical students make rounds with him on a regular basis.
As he makes strides in the medical industry, Mehta is also a busy man at home. Mehta looks forward to watching his kids grow up and sharing their interests. He also hopes to advance medical care and make screenings safer and more accessible.