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 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

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 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cardiogenic Shock, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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 top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Forozan Navid is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Navid is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Evan Alicuben is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alicuben is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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 top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Mesothelioma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Matthew J. Schuchert, MD, is an assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He specializes in all aspects of thoracic surgical oncology, radiofrequency ablation, and CyberKnife. Dr. Schuchert is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Arjun Pennathur, MD, FACS, is associate professor of surgery and Sampson Family professor in thoracic surgical oncology in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Dr. Pennathur is board-certified in general surgery, surgical critical care, and thoracic surgery. After being awarded the National Merit Scholarship, Dr. Arjun Pennathur completed his undergraduate education at St. Xavier's College and received his medical degree at Tirunelveli Medical College, at Madurai University in Tamilnadu, India. He completed general surgery training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston and the University of Nevada in Reno. Dr. Pennathur subsequently worked as a staff surgeon at the VA / US Airforce Base Hospital. He then completed his surgical critical care residency at Johns Hopkins, cardiothoracic surgery training at University of Georgia in Athens, and advanced training in thoracic oncology, lung transplantation, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Pennathur's clinical interests include all aspects of thoracic surgery including thoracic malignancies. Before joining the University of Pittsburgh more than a decade ago, he previously held faculty positions at Johns Hopkins and Vanderbilt. Dr. Pennathur has made major contributions in thoracic surgery, in translational research, and in clinical investigations for treatment of thoracic malignancies including esophageal cancer and lung cancer. In addition, he has contributed extensively to medical literature with over 250 publications, including over 100 original articles, more than 130 abstracts, 15 book chapters, and has co-edited a thoracic surgery textbook. He has been a principal investigator or co-investigator on numerous IRB approved protocols, and on several NIH and industry funded grants. Dr. Pennathur also received an NIH award for Distinguished Accomplishments in the Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Pennathur is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Robert Kormos is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kormos is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Heart Transplant.

Rabih Chaer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chaer is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

Arwind Koimattur is a Thoracic Surgeon in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koimattur is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Raul Caso, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery and thoracic surgery and is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Caso completed his fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and medical degree at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Caso is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Mediastinal Tumor, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Endoscopy.

Hazem El is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. El is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Hiran Fernando is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fernando is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Harper Padolsky is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Padolsky is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Endoscopy.

Gene Manzetti is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Manzetti is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Embolism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Gastrostomy.

Pietro Bajona is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bajona is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Laura Seese, MD, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Seese completed her fellowship and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine. Dr. Seese is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Walter Mcgregor is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcgregor is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Rheumatic Fever, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Jenalee Coster is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Coster is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Infantile Pneumothorax, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, and Lung Transplant.

Dr. Claudio Lima is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lima earned his medical degree from Espirito Santo Federal University in Brazil and completed residencies at Buffalo General Hospital and UPMC, followed by a fellowship in pediatric cardiovascular surgery at The Children’s Hospital Denver. He is an assistant professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and previously served as director of cardiovascular surgery at UPMC Mercy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Dr. Levesque is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in malignant and benign diseases of the chest and foregut, including the lungs, pleura, esophagus, and mediastinum. She has expertise in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic and antireflux surgery; as well as complex endoscopic and bronchoscopic therapies. Her top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Hiatal Hernia.

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. His top area of expertise is Heart Bypass Surgery.

Victor O. Morell, MD, joined UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh as chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2004. He is a skilled surgeon, administrator, researcher, and educator. In May 2011, Dr. Morell was appointed co-director of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. He also serves as vice chair and director of cardiovascular services for the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Morell is board-certified in general surgery and in thoracic surgery. His top areas of expertise are Situs Inversus, Heart Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.