25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me in Massachusetts, US

Looking for the best thoracic surgeon in Massachusetts, US? Find a top thoracic surgeon near you in Massachusetts, US who is an expert in your specific condition. A thoracic surgeon is a specialist who performs surgery on the lungs and other organs of the chest.

25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me in Massachusetts, US

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MediFind found 205 specialists in Massachusetts, US

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    Sidharta P. Gangadharan
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sidharta Gangadharan is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gangadharan is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Kamal R. Khabbaz
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 2A, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish

    Kamal Khabbaz is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Khabbaz is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Hassan Rastegar
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 2A, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassan Rastegar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rastegar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Jon O. Wee
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jon Wee is the Esophageal Surgery Section Chief, Director of Robotics in Thoracic Surgery, and co-Director of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is also an Associate Program Director for Thoracic Surgery and is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Wee received his medical degree from the Duke University School of Medicine and completed his surgical training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He then went on to complete his cardiothoracic surgery training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is board certified in surgery and thoracic surgery.Dr. Wee’s clinical interest is in minimally invasive approaches to thoracic diseases. These include minimally invasive and robotic esophagectomy, lobectomy, thymectomy and mediastinal resection for thoracic malignancies.  In addition, he treats benign esophageal disease such as gastro-esophageal reflux disease, giant paraesophageal hernias, diverticulum, etc. He performs POEM procedures for achalasia as well as sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis and endoluminal therapies such as PDT, laser, and stents for palliation. His research interest is in the use of minimally invasive techniques to decrease pain, improve recovery, and improve ultimate outcomes. Dr. Wee is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

    John C. Wain
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Wain joined the Brigham in February 2023 as a Surgeon, and Associate Chief of Quality and Safety, both for the Thoracic Surgery Department. Before joining the Brigham, Dr. Wain was the chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery and the vice chairman of the Department of Surgery at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center He’s a member of various societies, including the American Thoracic Society, the American College of Chest Physicians, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Wain received his undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University and his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. He completed residency training in surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. After a surgical research fellowship at the City of Hope National Medical Center, he completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Toronto General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Wain is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.

    Scott Swanson
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis St Fl 2, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Swanson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Swanson is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Mastectomy.

    Michael S. Kent
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Kent is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kent is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Daniel C. Wiener
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Daniel C. Daniel Wiener is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. After graduating with honors from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, he completed his surgical training at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. With additional training as research fellow in tumor immunology at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, he then pursued his interest in thoracic surgery as a resident at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is board certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. Wiener is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

    Ashraf A. Sabe
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center

    70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
    Boston, MA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashraf A. Sabe, MD is board-certified in general and cardiothoracic surgery.  He is a cardiac surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital who specializes in advanced aortic, endovascular, and minimally invasive valve surgery.  He is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and serves as the director of the medical student clerkship and as associate program director for the residency in cardiac surgery. Dr. Sabe graduated Alpha Omega Alpha with a medical degree (MD) from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, in Cleveland, OH.  He completed his general surgery residency and served as administrative chief resident at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA.  He completed his cardiothoracic surgery residency, serving as administrative chief resident, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and an advanced aortic and endovascular fellowship at Duke University.  He also completed an advanced minimally invasive valve fellowship at Leipzig Heart Institute, Germany. Dr. Sabe is the associate surgical director of the structural valve disease program at BWH.  He specializes in advanced aortic and endovascular surgery, minimally invasive surgery including transcatheter valve procedures, complex valve surgery, redo cardiac surgery and treatment of atrial fibrillation. Dr. Sabe is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Jennifer L. Wilson
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Wilson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

    Richard I. Whyte
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Whyte is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Whyte is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Lung Nodules, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Vagotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Steven J. Mentzer
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Steven J. Mentzer is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center. He is a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Mentzer received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota and received his general surgical residency training at the Brigham. He completed a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto. Dr. Mentzer also completed a research fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute where he investigated the molecular mechanisms involved in the regulation of T lymphocyte function. He is board certified in surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and surgical critical care.Dr. Mentzer’s clinical interests include diseases of the lungs and thoracic cancers, minimally invasive surgery of the lungs and esophagus, and minimally invasive surgery for esophageal cancer. Principal investigator for The Mentzer Lab, Dr. Mentzer is currently studying the adaptive processes involved in blood vessel growth (angiogenesis) and lung regeneration. Dr. Mentzer is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    David C. Liu
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 2A, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Liu is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Liu is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Matthew M. Rochefort
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Matthew Rochefort is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Milford Regional Medical Center, within the Division of Thoracic Surgery. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Rochefort received his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (UMMSM) in Miami, FL, and completed a residency in General Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in Los Angeles, CA. He went on to complete a residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Rochefort’s clinical practice focuses on general thoracic oncology and the management and treatment of benign and malignant esophageal disease. He has a research interest in thoracic surgery clinical outcomes and quality assurance, as well as an education interest in improving surgical education, to find innovative techniques to foster clinical independence in a structured, reliable, and reproducible manner. Dr. Rochefort is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Louis Chu
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 2A, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Chu is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chu is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    George Tolis
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center

    70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Tolis, MD, was born in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Yale University summa cum laude with a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. Following graduation from Harvard Medical School in 1995, he completed an internship and residency in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Tolis then completed an advanced aortic fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City under the direction of Dr. Randall Griepp. Dr. Tolis worked at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City as chief of aortic surgery, at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center as chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and at Massachusetts General Hospital as surgical director of coronary bypass surgery.  He joined Brigham and Women’s Hospital in 2021 as Section Chief of Coronary and General Cardiac Surgery as well as Network Director of Cardiac Surgery.His clinical interests include surgical education, multi-arterial coronary artery bypass grafting and coronary endarterectomy, surgery for endocarditis, aortic root and arch surgery, complex reoperations and surgery to address complications from percutaneous devices (coronary stents, percutaneous valves and implants).He is an amateur woodworker and a concert pianist. Dr. Tolis is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Venkatachalam Senthilnathan
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 2A, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Venkatachalam Senthilnathan is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Senthilnathan is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Necrosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Christian T. Campos
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Spine Care And Neurosurgery

    10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 227, 
    Plymouth, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Campos is a Thoracic Surgeon in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Campos is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Collapsed Lung.

    Marco A. Zenati
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center

    70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr Zenati is a Professor of Surgery and Director of the Medical Robotics and Computer-Assisted Surgery Laboratory at Harvard Medical School; he is a National Science Foundation and National Institute of Health-funded Investigator. Dr Zenati is the recipient of the Alexis Carrel and of the ISHLT‘s Philp K. Caves International Awards and Chairs the Bioengineering, Technology and Surgical Sciences (BTSS) Study Section of the NIH. Dr Zenati has led multiple randomized clinical trials, including the REGROUP trial (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01850082 published in 2019 in The New England Journal of Medicine). Dr Zenati is a pioneer of minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery and performed the U.S.-first beating-heart robotic coronary bypass surgery in 2000. Dr Zenati has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications and holds several patents. He is the Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions in Medical Robotics and Bionics.Board certified in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, Dr. Zenati attended Catholic University School of Medicine in Rome, Italy and began his graduate medical training at the University of Verona, Italy with a research fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. Following a 3-year cardiothoracic surgery and thoracic transplant clinical fellowship, in 1996 Dr Zenati joined the faculty of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh as Founder and Director of the Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Program and established in 1998 one of the world’s first robotic surgical programs. In 2010 Dr Zenati was recruited to Boston as Chief of Cardiac Surgery at the VA and associate surgeon at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.Dr Zenati’s specializes in minimally invasive and total-arterial coronary bypass surgery, mitral valve repair, aortic and cardiac arrhythmias surgery. Dr Zenati believes in tailoring the surgical approach to the patient, using the method that is best and safest and practicing medicine with compassion, as if every patient was a member of his family. Dr. Zenati is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis St Fl 2, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raphael Bueno is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bueno is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis St Fl 2, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Jaklitsch is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Jaklitsch is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Mastectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lanuti is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lanuti is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Mastectomy.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

    81 Highland Ave, 
    Salem, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Morse is a Thoracic Surgeon in Salem, Massachusetts. Dr. Morse is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sameer Hirji is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hirji is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Thoracic Surgery

    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Masashi Kawabori is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kawabori has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    When should I see a Thoracic Surgeon in Massachusetts, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Thoracic Surgeon in Massachusetts, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Thoracic Surgeons in Massachusetts, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Thoracic Surgeons in Massachusetts, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Thoracic Surgeon in Massachusetts?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Thoracic Surgeon search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Thoracic Surgeon?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Thoracic Surgeon in Massachusetts, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Thoracic Surgeon?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Thoracic Surgeon may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Thoracic Surgeons in Massachusetts, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Thoracic Surgeon search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Thoracic Surgeon that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Thoracic Surgeon search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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