25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me in Langhorne, PA

Philosophy of care | My passion is providing patients who have complex cardiovascular problems with the best possible long-term survival and quality of life. I understand that a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease can be very difficult to understand and fully appreciate. I also know how difficult it can be to navigate the health care system for the best results. I offer you and your family the support, knowledge and expertise to make the best decisions for your circumstances, applying the knowledge and therapies that offer the most up-to-date and durable options. I look forward to helping you. | Why I entered medicine | I chose a medical career to advance the health care of patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. | Community involvement | I support the American Heart Association. | Personal interests | Outside of work I enjoy golf, exercise and travel. Dr. Atluri is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Atluri is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery).

Ryan M. Levy, MD, is a thoracic surgeon at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Levy specializes in minimally invasive esophageal surgery, minimally invasive lung surgery, esophageal cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, paraesophageal hernias, diaphragm hernias, lung nodules/masses, endoscopic management of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer, diseases of the pleura, mediastinal tumors, tracheal disorders, and inflammatory responses to tissue injury. Dr. Levy is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Levy is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Levy is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ibrahim Sultan is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Sultan earned his medical degree from Cornell University and completed his residency in general surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He subsequently completed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he also served as an advanced fellow in thoracic aortic surgery and minimally invasive valve surgery. Dr Sultan serves as the Professor and Chief of Cardiac Surgery, the Executive Vice Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Co-Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sultan is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sultan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sultan is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Acker is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Acker is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Acker is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, 1992. Dr. Acker is currently accepting new patients.

Nikhilesh Korgaonkar is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in York, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Korgaonkar is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Korgaonkar is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 2011. Dr. Korgaonkar is currently accepting new patients.

Mubashir Mumtaz, MD, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery and is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He practices at Brady Hall Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery and Harrisburg PinnacleHealth Cardiovascular. Dr. Mumtaz received his medical degree from Aga Khan University Medical College and completed his residency programs at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Yeshiva University, followed by a fellowship program at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Mumtaz is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Constrictive Pericarditis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Mumtaz is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kaczorowski’s clinical interests include cardiothoracic transplantation, durable and temporary mechanical circulatory support, and adult cardiac surgery. A specific area of clinical focus is minimally invasive left ventricular assist device (LVAD) insertion. Accordingly, Dr. Kaczorowski has provided training for this approach and has hosted surgeons from around the country interested in learning this technique.Clinical research interests include the application of minimally invasive approaches to LVAD insertion and optimizing outcomes patients undergoing LVAD insertion and cardiac transplantation. Dr. Kaczorowski’s clinical research efforts are also directed at improving clinical outcomes in patients supported on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and other forms of temporary mechanical circulatory support.In addition to clinical research efforts, Dr. Kaczorowski also conducts translational research. His translational work has focused on the development of technology to facilitate endovascular access through extra-corporeal life support circuits and novel technology intended to reduce complications associated LVADs. Dr. Kaczorowski is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cardiogenic Shock, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Kaczorowski is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Kaczorowski is currently accepting new patients.

Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD, is a cardiac surgeon and is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center followed by his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Serna is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Serna is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Serna is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Burlingame is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in York, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 51 years. Dr. Burlingame is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Burlingame is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 1983. Dr. Burlingame is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Danny Chu is a professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  He currently serves as the director of Cardiac Surgery at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and as a senior staff cardiac surgeon at the UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute. He earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston and completed his general surgery residency at the University of California, San Diego, followed by an accredited residency in cardiothoracic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine with world-renowned cardiovascular surgeons Dr. Michael E. DeBakey and Dr. Denton A. Cooley. Dr. Chu is board-certified in general and cardiothoracic surgery, and his clinical practice includes all aspects of complex adult cardiac surgery with special interest in trileaflet aortic valve reconstruction with autologous pericardium for the treatment of aortic valve disease (Ozaki procedure).He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts and serves on multiple editorial boards, including American Journal of Cardiology, JAMA Surgery, and World Journal of Surgery. Dr. Chu also serves as the Surgery Section Editor for the journal Medicine. He is a member of numerous surgical societies including the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, American Surgical Association, Association of Veterans Affairs Surgeons, Society of University Surgeons, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons.Dr. Chu sees patients at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. Dr. Chu is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Chu is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Scott LeMaire is a professor of cardiothoracic surgery, the associate chief scientific officer and the associate dean for research at Geisinger. His primary research interest focuses on thoracic aortic disease, with a particular emphasis on organ protection during aortic surgery, genetic causes of thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection, and molecular mechanisms of aortic wall degeneration. In his clinical work, Dr. LeMaire offers minimally invasive endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy to treat patients with hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of the palms and/or underarms). This safe, highly effective outpatient procedure can provide patients with immediate relief from symptoms. He also offers thoracic sympathectomy to patients with severe heart rhythm abnormalities that persist despite optimal treatment with medications and catheter-based procedures.|After graduating from Quincy College, Dr. LeMaire earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School. He completed residency training in general surgery, then in cardiothoracic surgery, at Baylor College of Medicine.|He has received funding from the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association, and the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for his research studying the pathobiology of thoracic aortic disease. A past president of the Association for Academic Surgery, Dr. LeMaire is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Surgical Research and the second vice president of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association. He serves on the board of directors for the Thoracic Surgery Foundation, the scientific advisory board of The Marfan Foundation and the board of trustees for his alma mater, Quincy University.|Dr. LeMaire is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lemaire is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Marfan Syndrome, Aortic Dissection, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lemaire is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lemaire is currently accepting new patients.

Johannes Bonatti, MD, is an internationally recognized expert in robotic-assisted mitral valve and coronary surgery who is certified by the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons. He is a Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the Director of Cardiac Robotic Surgery at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Bonatti comes to the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute from his most recent appointment at the Vienna Health Network in Vienna, Austria. Prior to his work in Austria, Dr. Bonatti was the Chief of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a position he held from 2012 to 2015.He received his medical degree from Leopold Franzens University in Innsbruck, Austria, and completed residencies in Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and General Surgery at the University Clinic of Surgery in Innsbruck, followed by internships in Trauma Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Anesthesiology at the General Public Hospital Kitzbühel, Austria.Dr. Bonatti’s clinical interests include minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic cardiac surgery, and vascular biology of coronary artery bypass grafts. He has published more than 250 peer-reviewed articles and performed over 5,000 cardiac surgeries, in addition to being the first physician world-wide to perform a robotic endoscopic quadruple coronary bypass surgery. He has held leadership positions in preeminent surgical societies worldwide. Dr. Bonatti has three children with his wife, Elfi, and enjoys mountain biking and skiing – he is a former member of the Austrian Freestyle Ski national team. Dr. Bonatti is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Bonatti is currently accepting new patients.

Nimesh Desai is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Center Radnor, Pennsylvania. Dr. Desai is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Desai is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, 2009. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Wilson Szeto is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Szeto is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Szeto is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, 2006. Dr. Szeto is currently accepting new patients.

Sunil Singhal is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singhal is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Thymectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Singhal is board certified in Surgery, 2014 and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, 2009. Dr. Singhal is currently accepting new patients.

John Kucharczuk is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kucharczuk is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kucharczuk is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, 2002 and Surgery, 2000. Dr. Kucharczuk is currently accepting new patients.

Stephanie Fuller is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fuller is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Pulmonary Atresia, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Fuller is board certified in Congenital Cardiac Surgery, 2011 and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, 2009. Dr. Fuller is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Kogon is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kogon is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Ventricular Septal Defects, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Kogon is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Raina Sinha is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sinha is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sternal Cleft, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Sinha is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

James D. Luketich, MD, is the Henry T. Bahnson Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in all areas of thoracic oncology, including lung cancer, mediastinal malignancies, and esophageal cancer, as well as multidisciplinary management (combined chemotherapy/radiation/surgery) of esophagogastric carcinoma and lung cancer, and benign esophageal disease. Dr. Luketich is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Luketich is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Dina Yazmajian is a Cardiologist and a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Abington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yazmajian is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Yazmajian is board certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Yazmajian is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Bavaria is a Cardiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bavaria is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Bavaria is board certified in Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Bavaria is currently accepting new patients.

Neil A. Christie, MD, is an assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and director of LIFE Bronchoscopy and Early Lung Cancer Detection Program. He specializes in select areas of thoracic surgery including minimally invasive thoracic surgery, antireflux surgery, fluorescent bronchoscopy, and thoracic stereotactic radiosurgery.Dr. Christie is board-certified in thoracic surgery. He received an undergraduate degree from Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. He then completed a medical degree at the University of Toronto. Dr. Christie completed a residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, and a fellowship in minimally invasive thoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Christie is a member of the Canadian Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.Learn more about Dr. Christie's research interests. Dr. Christie is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Mesothelioma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Christie is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Christie is currently accepting new patients.

David Loran, MD, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery and is board-certified in thoracic surgery and surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Memorial, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic, and UPMC Harrisburg. Dr. Loran earned his medical degree at Texas A&M University College of Medicine. He completed his residency and a fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Dr. Loran is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Necrosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Loran is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to enable patients to better understand their conditions and be involved in their own care. Informed patients make the best decisions. | Community involvement | I have always volunteered in the emergency services. I am a fully trained firefighter and rescue technician. I enjoy riding on ambulance calls and hope to stay involved in this service for many years to come. | Personal interests | I enjoy the outdoors, especially the beach and boating. I also enjoy fishing and all forms of motorsports. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |. Dr. Misselbeck is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Misselbeck is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery.