The STS National Database

Jonathan Daniel, MD, is an experienced thoracic surgeon who has treated patients through the Starr-Wood Cardiothoracic Surgery Group in Portland, Oregon, since 2015. Jonathan Daniel, MD, also holds active membership in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). 

In addition to providing a range of targeted member benefits and advocating for industry concerns at the federal level, STS aids in research initiatives through its National Database. Articles based on this research have appeared in more than 100 peer-reviewed publications. 

Founded in 1989, the STS National Database strives to improve the quality of care and patient safety among cardiothoracic surgeons. It is divided into three essential areas of cardiothoracic surgery: adult cardiac, general thoracic, and congenital heart surgery. The adult cardiac and congenital heart surgery components of with the STS National Database also incorporate an anesthesiology dimension.

The database depends on physician participation to gather information. Physicians who participate have the opportunity to have the quality of care delivered by their practices documented and receive access to data reported by other physicians. In addition to these and a number of other benefits, participation in the database satisfies American Board of Thoracic Surgery Maintenance of Certification Part IV - Evaluation of Performance in Practice requirements.