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 top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

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 22 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 13 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).

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 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Hazem El-Khatib is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. El-Khatib 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 and a General 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.

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 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Mastectomy, and Endoscopy.

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 7 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.

Norihisa Shigemura, MD, PhD, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Shigemura received his medical degree from Osaka University Medical School and completed residencies at Otemae General Hospital, Osaka General Medical Center, and Osaka Prefectural Medical Center. He then went on to complete fellowships at Takarazuka City Hospital, Osaka University Medical School, Prince of Wales Hospital, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Shigemura is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Robert Kormos is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kormos is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Heart Transplant.

Benny Weksler is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weksler is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Omar Awais is a Thoracic Surgeon in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Dr. Awais is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Stephen Bailey is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bailey is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Michael Halbreiner is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Halbreiner is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Candice Lee is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

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.

Michael Culig is a Thoracic Surgeon in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Culig is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

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.

James Ackerman is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Esophageal Perforation, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallbladder Removal.

Ray Crouch is a Thoracic Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

Michael Szwerc is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Szwerc is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Mathew Van Deusen is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. Dr. Van Deusen is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, 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.

Masaki Tsukashita is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tsukashita is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.