Dr. Carey Thomson
Physician Advisor, B4 Symptoms
Director Lung Nodule Working Group
Interstitial lung disease

Carey Thomson, MD, MPH

Dr. Carey Thomson is an innovative healthcare delivery expert and clinical leader specializing in the early detection of lung cancer and cardiopulmonary medicine. As an implementation scientist, she focuses on integrating technology, navigation, and education into healthcare practices. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and serves as the Chair of the Department of Medicine at Mount Auburn Hospital/Beth Israel Lahey Health.

Dr. Thomson is also the founder and director of the Multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology and Lung Cancer Screening Program at Mount Auburn Hospital. Her work involves developing implementation tools for lung cancer screening and leading national efforts to incorporate AI technology into care pathways for cardiopulmonary diseases. She has played a key role in collaborating on clinical guidelines for lung nodules, screening, and interstitial lung disease, and translating these guidelines into actionable clinical pathways for COPD, ILD, and other cardiopulmonary diseases.

As a B4 Symptoms physician advisor, Dr. Thomson provides critical expertise on managing pulmonary incidental findings and advancing program implementation. Her leadership extends to several influential panels and committees, including:

• National Lung Cancer Roundtable (NLCRT)

• • Chair, Early Detection Lung Cancer Task Group (2022 – Present)
  • Vice Chair, Implementation Lung Cancer Screening (2020 – 2022)

• American College of Radiology

• • Member, Lung Cancer Screening 2.0 Steering Committee (2019 – Present)
  • Member, Incidental Pulmonary Nodule Management/Operationalizing Fleischner Guidelines Working Group
  • Incidental Findings Task Group: Quick Guide

• American Lung Association

• • Expert Panel, Lung Cancer (2018 – Present)

• American Thoracic Society

• • Planning Committee, Thoracic Oncology Assembly, 2019-2021
  • Chair, Education Committee, 2012-2016; Vice Chair 2011-2012
  • Board of Directors, 2012-2016
  • Quality Improvement/Implementation Committee 2015-2022

Dr. Thomson’s contributions to lung cancer screening and cardiopulmonary care are further supported by her development of implementation tools such as LUNGPLAN, which enhance early detection and patient management strategies. Her involvement in these committees underscores her commitment to advancing the field and improving patient outcomes.