25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me in Richmond, VA

Mohammed Quader is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Quader is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Quader is currently accepting new patients.

Raffaele Marchigiani is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Marchigiani is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Marchigiani is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic Surgery - 2027. Dr. Marchigiani is currently accepting new patients.

Percival Buenaventura is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Winchester, Virginia. Dr. Buenaventura is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Buenaventura is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Teman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Teman is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Teman is currently accepting new patients.

Linda Martin is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Martin is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

Kenan Yount is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Yount is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Esophageal Perforation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Yount is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Eric Sarin is the Section Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery and Co-Director of the Structural Heart and Valve Program at Inova Health System. He is also the Co-Director of Cardiovascular Research. Dr. Sarin is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sarin is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Alan Speir is Director Emeritus of Cardiac Surgery; Senior Associate Director of Inova Schar Heart and Vascular; and Director of Quality, Outcomes, and Clinical Excellence at Inova Health System. Dr. Speir is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Speir is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Daniel Tang is a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon who performs the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery at Inova Health System. He joined Inova with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He has a special interest in the surgical management of patients with end-stage heart and lung failure. He currently serves as Director of the Cardiothoracic Transplantation Program at Inova. Dr. Tang believes in providing comprehensive compassionate care to patients facing major surgery and life-threatening illness. Previously, Dr. Tang held the Richard R. Lower, MD Endowed Professorship in Cardiovascular Surgery and served as the Surgical Director of Cardiac Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Virginia Commonwealth University. A native of Northern Virginia, Dr. Tang is happy to be home. In his spare time, he likes to run, bike, fish and spend time with his family. Dr. Tang is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Tang is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kei Suzuki is a specialty care physician board certified in thoracic surgery and general surgery. He joined Inova Health System in 2021 and has been practicing since 2006. Dr. Suzuki is the Director of Thoracic Surgery Research. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Suzuki worked as an attending surgeon at Boston Medical Center and as an assistant professor of surgery at Boston University School of Medicine. Blog Posts and Articles Suzuki Receives 2023 AstraZeneca Lung Cancer Research Award (March 2023) Memberships/Accreditations American College of Surgeons Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons European Society of Thoracic Surgeons Association for Surgical Education Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Society of Asian Academic Surgeons Massachusetts Chapter American College of Surgeons. Dr. Suzuki is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Suzuki is currently accepting new patients.

Adanna Akujuo is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Akujuo is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Heart Valve Repair.

Ourania Preventza is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Preventza is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Preventza is currently accepting new patients.

Ivan Rebeyka is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Rebeyka is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Cardiac Tamponade, and Heart Transplant.

Bethany Tan is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Tan is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tan is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic Surgery - 2028. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

Sandeep Khandhar is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Khandhar is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Khandhar is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Michael Weyant is a specialty care physician board certified in thoracic surgery and general surgery. He joined Inova Health System as the system-wide director of the thoracic surgery program in 2021. He has been practicing since 1996. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Weyant was a thoracic surgeon and professor of surgery at the University of Colorado where he practiced for more than 15 years. Dr. Weyant has a significant interest in robotic minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Dr. Weyant’s areas of expertise include: robotic minimally invasive lung cancer and thoracic surgery, surgery for lung cancer and esophageal cancers, chest wall lesions, esophogeal motility disorders, surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, surgical management of diaphragm paralysis, airway disorders including tracheobronchial malacia and tracheal stenosis, surgical treatment of myasthenia gravis, mediastinal tumor surgery, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Dr. Weyant is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Transplant, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Weyant is currently accepting new patients.

Clinton Kemp is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Kemp is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Kemp is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027 and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery - 2027. Dr. Kemp is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ryan is a specialty physician board certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery. He joined Inova with more than 15 years of clinical experience. He has a special interest in the management of aortic disease and end-stage lung disease.Most recently Dr. Ryan served as Director of both the Aortic Surgery Program and the Lung Transplantation Program. Dr. Ryan became interested in thoracic and cardiac surgery because his goal is to help his patients maximize their longevity and have an excellent quality of life.A native of Michigan, Dr. Ryan currently resides in Maryland with his family. In his spare time he likes to practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and sail. Dr. Ryan is highly rated in 11 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. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Evans earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, where he also completed residency training in general surgery. He then completed a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at George Washington University. Dr. Evans is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Drawn to the technical challenge of cardiothoracic surgery, Dr. Evans is also inspired by the opportunity to impact patients' life expectancy and quality - a job he finds very rewarding. He always aims to meet the individual needs of his patients, remaining available to meet the needs of the larger community. Dr. Evans specializes in aortic surgery, valve replacement, coronary artery bypass surgery, esophageal and lung cancer surgery and carotid endarterectomy. He anticipates continued growth in the advancement in catheter-based therapy for valve replacements, along with great strides in lung cancer treatment with the development of genetic markers. A Peninsula native, Dr. Evans was born in Hampton and attended York High School. Feeling fortunate to have grown up surrounded by beautiful waterways, the water is still his favorite aspect of residing here today. When he's not working, Dr. Evans can be found boating, fishing or cycling. He and his wife Buffy have four sons - Lawson, Clay, Luke and Christian. Dr. Evans is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Evans is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Unger is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Unger is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Infective Endocarditis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Unger is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2028, American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 2031, and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - General Surgery & Cardiothoracic Surgery - 2031. Dr. Unger is currently accepting new patients.

Lauren Gillis is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Gillis is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. Dr. Gillis is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center - General Surgery & Cardiothoracic Surgery - 2029. Dr. Gillis is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Simran Randhawa is a specialty care physician board certified in general and thoracic surgery. She joined Inova in 2025 and has been practicing since 2014.Dr. Randhawa particularly values working with patients facing complex cancer diagnoses, appreciating the trust they place in their surgical team. She also finds meaning in helping patients navigate life after surgery with clarity and confidence. Her goal is to ensure each patient feels heard, informed and supported at every step of their journey. Dr. Randhawa knows that surgery is a major milestone in a patient’s life and believes in building partnerships rooted in honesty, empathy and excellence.Dr. Randhawa is committed to delivering state-of-the-art, evidence-based surgical care while fostering trust and meaningful connections with her patients. She aims to personalize every treatment plan to align with her patients’ values and goals and is dedicated to quality improvement, safety and innovation in perioperative care.Trained in both general and thoracic surgery across leading U.S. institutions, she brings a global perspective to surgical innovation, education and multidisciplinary cancer care. Originally from India, where she graduated as valedictorian from medical school, she completed her general surgery training at Einstein Healthcare Network in Philadelphia, serving as chief resident and earning multiple teaching awards. She then completed a thoracic surgery fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, followed by an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Colorado. At Colorado, she led surgical education initiatives, contributed to enhanced recovery programs and was actively involved in clinical research related to thoracic oncology and esophageal surgery.She has authored several peer-reviewed publications, contributed to national surgical textbooks and remains active in national surgical societies. Known for her dedication to compassionate care and surgical innovation, Dr. Randhawa is deeply committed to advancing outcomes in lung and esophageal cancer surgery.Her clinical interests include robotic thoracic surgery, lung-sparing lung cancer surgery, esophageal cancer surgery, esophageal reflux disease surgery, hiatal hernia repair, mediastinal tumors such as for thymomas, thymic carcinoma, airway surgery for tracheal tumors, tracheobronchomalacia, lung volume reduction surgery, surgery for hyperhidrosis, and advanced thoracoscopic surgery for Infectious lung disease.In her free time, Dr. Randhawa enjoys hiking, working out and Indian folk dance (bhangra). She advocates for global surgical education and mentors aspiring surgeons locally and internationally. Dr. Randhawa is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Esophageal Perforation, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Randhawa is currently accepting new patients.

Marc Margolis is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Margolis is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Margolis is currently accepting new patients.

John Sherwood is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Sherwood is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sherwood is currently accepting new patients.

John Rhee is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Rhee is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Rhee is currently accepting new patients.