25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me in District of Columbia, US

Thomas Macgillivray is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Macgillivray is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Richard Jonas is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Jonas is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Truncus Arteriosus, and Gastrostomy.

Keith Mortman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mortman is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mortman is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Mortman is currently accepting new patients.

Manan Desai, MD, was born and raised in western Gujarat, India. He completed his MS, general surgery training in 2006-2009 from B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad and received his cardiac surgery training from India's premier medical institute, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (M.Ch., cardiothoracic and vascular surgery; 2010-2013). He was an attending physician in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery in India between 2013-2017. Dr. Desai moved to United States in 2017 in order to receive advanced training in congenital cardiac surgery, under the tutelage of one of the pioneers of congenital cardiac surgery, Richard Jonas, MD, (Fellowship in congenital cardiovascular surgery, 2017-2020). Dr. Desai then joined Stanford University and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital as visiting faculty (2020-2022) and worked with Frank Hanley, MD, and Dr. Ma in niche areas like VSD/PA/MAPCAS, William's Syndrome, anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries, heart transplantation and ventricular assist devices. Dr. Desai became an attending pediatric cardiac surgeon at Children's National Hospital to join the team led by Yves d'Udekem, MD, in May of 2022. Dr. Desai is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Tricuspid Atresia, Aortopulmonary Window, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Gregory D. Trachiotis is a thoracic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as a professor of surgery and chief of cardiothoracic surgery at George Washington University Medical Center. He is also the chief of cardiac surgery at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Trachiotis practices out of MFA CardioThoracic Surgery in Washington, D.C. He is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center and George Washington University Hospital. His clinical interests include end-stage heart and lung disease, video-assisted thoracic surgery, lung cancer, coronary artery disease, aortic valvular disease, mitral valve disorders, off-bypass coronary revascularization, mini-pump technology, surgery for heart failure, mechanical assist devices, esophageal cancer, motility disorders and transcatheter valve replacement. Dr. Trachiotis earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, where he went on to complete residencies in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. He earned the positions of chief resident and instructor of surgery at George Washington University, as well as chief resident of vascular surgery at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Trachiotis also completed a fellowship in heart and lung transplant surgery at Emory University and affiliated hospitals in Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Trachiotis is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, the American Heart Association Council on Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Trachiotis has earned numerous awards, including being named a Top Doctor and Top Cardiothoracic Surgeon by Washingtonian Magazine and a Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly. He has also earned the Outstanding Chief of Surgery Resident Award from George Washington University; the Chest Foundation’s American College of Chest Physicians Young Investigator Award; and the Alley-Sheridan Scholar Harvard Health Policy and Secretary of Veterans Health Affairs Hand and Heart Award. Dr. Trachiotis has contributed to numerous clinical trials, publications and presentations. He runs a cardiothoracic surgery clinical research program for surgical residents from Georgetown University and George Washington University. Dr. Trachiotis' research interests include outcome analysis utilizing cardiac imaging for identifying prognostic risk factors in cardiac surgery; AIDS-related thoracic and cardiac disease; cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea and right heart dysfunction; donor heart and lung preservation; imaging and revascularization for LV dysfunction and valvular heart surgery; and cancer and tumor markers in esophageal and lung cancer. Dr. Trachiotis is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Trachiotis is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Edward Chan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chan is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

Ammar Bafi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bafi is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Bafi is currently accepting new patients.

Aybala Tongut, MD, is an assistant professor of pediatrics and surgery at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and is acting as a surgical director for the ECMO Program at Children’s National. Born and raised in Turkey, Dr. Tongut pursued her passion for children’s health and cardiac surgery at the Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, in Turkey where she received her MD in 2003. She continued her studies as a resident at the University of Istanbul in 2011, becoming skilled in cardiovascular surgery before subspecializing on operating and fixing of congenital heart defects at Kartal Koşuyolu Educational and Research Hospital in 2016. In 2019, Dr. Tongut accepted an opportunity to move to the United States to expand and improve upon her practice under the renowned pioneer of congenital cardiac surgery, Richard Jonas, MD She completed a 3-year fellowship program at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C., before becoming an attending pediatric cardiac surgeon and joining the Cardiac surgery team led by Yves d’Udekem, MD, in 2022. Dr. Tongut is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Aortopulmonary Window, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

Yves d’Udekem, MD, PhD, is a renowned leader in pediatric cardiac surgery whose professional journey encompasses substantial experience across multiple continents. Currently, he serves as division chief of Cardiac Surgery at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., and director of the Children’s National Heart Research Institute. Dr. d’Udekem’s expertise has been shaped by significant clinical and academic roles in Belgium, the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, Australia and the United States. Born in Belgium and holding Canadian and Australian citizenship, Dr. d’Udekem began his medical career with early training in cardiac surgery in Belgium and Toronto. He practiced as a cardiac surgeon in Belgium, caring for both adults and children with congenital heart disease. He advanced his training in congenital heart surgery at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children in London, under the guidance of Professor Marc de Leval and other leaders in the field. Dr. d’Udekem further broadened his perspective through collaborative work and training in South Africa. In Australia, Dr. d’Udekem was recruited as a pediatric heart specialist at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, a center known for its innovation in congenital heart disease care. He established a strong reputation for clinical and academic excellence, playing a leading role in the development of the Australia and New Zealand Fontan Registry, which has advanced knowledge of single ventricle heart conditions. He has authored more than 500 peer-reviewed publications in pediatric cardiovascular surgery. At Children’s National, Dr. d’Udekem directs heart research at the Children’s National Research Institute, where he organizes an annual research symposium to share advancements and foster collaboration. Clinically, he is advancing the field as chief of cardiac surgery, pioneering techniques in single ventricle procedures, valve repairs, and partial heart transplantation. Additionally, he initiated the Surgical Boot Camp Series, which brings together leading pediatric surgeons from around the world for hands-on education and training. Dr. d’Udekem is also The Baier Family Distinguished Professor of Cardiac Surgery and serves as a professor at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, contributing to the education of future cardiac specialists. Dr. d’Udekem is committed to multidisciplinary collaboration and emphasizes providing comprehensive care throughout the patient journey, from outpatient visits and inpatient care to surgery and recovery. His efforts continue to support innovation and education in pediatric cardiac surgery, benefiting patients and advancing the field on a global scale. Dr. D'udekem is currently accepting new patients.

Salim Aziz is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Aziz is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Aziz is currently accepting new patients.

Richa Gupta is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Lissencephaly 1, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, and Heart Transplant.

Deyanira J Prastein is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. J Prastein is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Mowaffak Al-Hamad is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Al-Hamad is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, and Collapsed Lung.

Jennifer Ellis is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ellis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

Emily Shih is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shih is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Sora Ely is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ely is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Esophageal Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

Wilton Nedd is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. His clinical expertise encompasses Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pleural Effusion, Arterial Embolism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Christopher Eger is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy.

Ann Hwalek is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.

Yuji Kawano is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Atrial Myxoma, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

William Gunnar is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. His clinical expertise encompasses Endoscopy.

Frederick Lough is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..

Ngozika Nwaneri is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..

Whitney Sutton is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..

Anjum Qazi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..