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

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 clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Esophageal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Luketich is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

"Philosophy of care | Each of my patients is special and I try my best to treat each person as a whole.  I believe in merging the most advanced technological surgical techniques with a holistic approach. | Also, I am a member of the thoracic cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | I believe medicine and surgery is a true life's calling. To be able to dedicate oneself in treating others is truly a privilege and honor. Surgery allows me to focus on the ""moment"" that is almost a spiritual experience. | Community involvement | While I was practicing in Philadelphia, I started a community 10k and 5k run in Washington Crossing to beat lung cancer. Not only to raise for money for lung cancer research but also to educate the public about lung cancer screening. As a thoracic surgeon, my role extends beyond operating. I potentially can save more – even lives – through education. | Personal interests | I enjoy martial arts, meditation, hiking, camping and fishing. | 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. Chang is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Thymectomy. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and American Board Of Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery . Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

Basel Ramlawi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ramlawi is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Robert Love, MD, specializes in thoracic surgery and is board-certified in surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery as well as thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Hamot. Dr. Love received his medical degree from Rush Medical College and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, in addition to a fellowship at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Dr. Love is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Love is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , American Board Of Surgery , and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Love is currently accepting new patients.

Gianluca Torregrossa is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Dr. Torregrossa is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Francis Sutter is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sutter is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Pleurisy, Carotid Artery Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

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 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Atluri is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Atluri is currently accepting new patients.

"Philosophy of care | I perform very complex cardiac and aortic reconstructive procedures. My philosophy regarding my patients is to complete these operations with the utmost skill, perfection and result as possible. Just as importantly, I spend time with my patients and their families to explain in great detail their condition and how we are going to treat it. This includes all the potential options available. My primary goal is to allow my patients some choice but, more importantly, to make sure they completely understand their disease process. My focus for many years has been a ""disease management process"" that fosters a long-term commitment to my patients revolving around the specifics of aortic and valvular heart disease. | Why I entered medicine | Initially, I wanted to be a political scientist; however, a number of life experiences changed that. My grandfather had Lou Gehrig’s disease and lived with us when I was growing up. This daily experience had a profound effect during formative years in high school. Interestingly, our next-door neighbor was a general/vascular surgeon, and I came to know him quite well. He was my initial mentor in this field. I initially studied engineering but was fascinated with cardiac physiology and this translated into medicine and cardiac surgery specifically. However, the passion and commitment to treat patients and their suffering was first embedded in my psyche secondary to witnessing, in all domains, my grandfather's demise from Lou Gehrig’s disease. | Community involvement | President, The Thoracic Surgery Foundation, impacting the global community by delivering quality thoracic care to lower- and middle-income countries across the world. | Personal interests | I enjoy traveling the world, Philadelphia professional sports, golfing and coaching baseball.". Dr. Bavaria is highly rated in 22 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, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Bavaria is currently accepting new patients.

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 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, 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.

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.

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 19 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.

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.

Nikhilesh Korgaonkar is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Korgaonkar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, 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.

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 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-Gallegos is highly rated in 10 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. Serna-Gallegos is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Serna-Gallegos 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 8 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.

John Entwistle is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Entwistle is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Entwistle is board certified in Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Entwistle is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Burlingame is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Burlingame is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, 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.

Ahmed Nassar is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nassar is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Nassar is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) . Dr. Nassar 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.

Brett Victor is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Victor is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Victor is board certified in Cardiology. Dr. Victor is currently accepting new patients.

David Wiener is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wiener is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Wiener is board certified in Cardiology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Wiener is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Roberts is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Roberts is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Roberts is board certified in Cardiology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Luciana da Fonseca da Silva is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. da Fonseca da Silva earned her medical degree from Federal University of Juiz de Fora and her doctoral degree from Federal University of Sao Paulo. She completed a residency and fellowship at Beneficencia Portuguesa Hospital. Dr. Da Fonseca Da Silva is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ebstein's Anomaly, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tricuspid Regurgitation, and Transposition of the Great Arteries. Dr. Da Fonseca Da Silva is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | I will provide you with state-of-the-art medical care in the safest and least invasive way. I have expertise in small incision surgery and beating heart surgery. | Why I entered medicine | I had an early interest in immunology which I expanded to heart transplantation. I was an early innovator in cardiac assist devices. | Community involvement | I am an advocate of heart health for our community. | Personal interests | I enjoy time with my family, traveling, playing golf and tennis, as well as skiing. Dr. Fuzesi is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Fuzesi is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Fuzesi is currently accepting new patients.