25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me

Valerie Rusch is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Rusch is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Thymectomy.

David Adams is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Adams is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Vinay Badhwar is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Badhwar is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Endocarditis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Francis D. Pagani, M.D., Ph.D., is the Otto Gago MD Endowed Professor in Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Pagani’s clinical focus includes surgical therapies for advanced heart failure including heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support, complex re-operative surgery for valvular heart disease, and surgery for coronary artery disease. Dr. Pagani also serves as the surgical lead for the multidisciplinary Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy program and has an active practice in surgical treatments (myectomies) for this disorder. Dr. Pagani also serves as the surgical lead for The Center for Circulatory Support (VAD Program). Dr. Pagani’s has an active research program supported, in part, by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). His research focuses on the bioengineering development and clinical testing of mechanical circulatory support devices in the treatment of end-stage heart disease, clinical health outcomes research, and use of stem cell transplantation for myocardial regeneration. Dr. Pagani is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Pagani is board certified in Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery.

Jose Navia is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Stuart, Florida. Dr. Navia is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Navia is currently accepting new patients.

Bryan Foy is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. Dr. Foy is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Foy is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Brown has been practicing cardiothoracic surgery since 1994. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed his internship and residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals from 1985 to 1994. He then served as research fellow and clinical fellow in cardiothoracic surgery at Emory University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Brown is board certified in thoracic surgery. He has been on medical staff at Piedmont Hospital since 2001. Dr. Brown is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Myxoma, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Brown 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.

Raja Flores is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Flores is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Koji Takeda, MD, PhD is a cardiac surgeon and Surgical Director for Adult Heart Transplant at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.Dr. Takeda has a focus on heart failure, heart transplant surgery and mechanical circulatory support through ventricular assist devices (VADs). In addition to his clinical work, he is an active researcher in all of these areas, as well as in cardiac regeneration therapy.Dr. Takeda completed his medical training, post-graduate training, residency and fellowship in Osaka, Japan, after which he completed an advanced cardiovascular surgery fellowship at Northwestern University, Chicago. He is the recipient of multiple honors and awards including the American College of Chest Physicians Award, Japan Branch, 2009; and chief resident award and best resident award, 2005, at the National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan. Dr. Takeda is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Takeda is currently accepting new patients.

John Stulak is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Stulak is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Constrictive Pericarditis, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Heart Tumor, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Patrick Vargo is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Vargo is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

John M. Brown III, MD, is a fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG) as well as the chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Morristown Medical Center. He is also co-director of the Structural Heart Group – one of the busiest in the country. Board-certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and in surgery by the American Board of Surgery, his professional expertise includes all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass; off-pump bypass; valve repair and replacement; and aortic reconstruction; as well as structural heart disease.Dr. Brown specializes in minimally invasive valve surgery and has been active in the development of minimally invasive surgical techniques. He has been a principal investigator in the studies leading to the acceptance of TAVR and MitraClip.Dr. Brown earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College, now called Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, in New York City. He remained at Cornell to complete his general surgery residency as well as a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery where he served as instructor in his final two years.Dr. Brown has been involved in a number of clinical research projects, either as principal or co-investigator. Many of these studies are continuing to enroll and follow up.Dr. Brown is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the American College of Cardiology. His extensive professional associations include membership in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and both the New Jersey and New York Societies of Thoracic Surgery. He is the recipient of numerous awards and has been chosen consecutively for more than two decades as one of New Jersey’s Top Doctors by New Jersey Monthly magazine. Dr. Brown is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Brown is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

Marijan Koprivanac is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Koprivanac is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Constrictive Pericarditis, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Koprivanac is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, 2022.

Saman Kiumehr is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Huntington, New York. Dr. Kiumehr is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, and Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery.

Dr. Kevin Hyman is the chief of Thoracic Surgery at Glen Cove Hospital. He also practices at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills and North Shore University Hospital. He has been with Northwell Health since 2007. Dr. Hyman s area of expertise is thoracic surgery, with a special emphasis on minimally invasive thoracic surgery procedures for lung and esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, myasthenia gravis, anti-reflux surgery and emphysema surgery. He is also skilled at an array of endobrochial and endoscopic therapies, including stenting and laser therapy.The son of two physicians his father a radiologist, his mother a pediatrician Dr. Hyman has been interested in medicine his entire life. I always loved working with my hands and trying to figure things out, so medicine interested me from early on, he says. He was originally planning on becoming a cardiac surgeon until his father passed away from cancer. He passed during my residency and that was when I realized what I wanted to do. Thoracic surgery has combined that love of working with my hands with the desire to help patients and their loved ones through cancer. Despite the heavy nature of some of the diseases Dr. Hyman treats, if you ask any one of his patients what makes him special, they ll likely say his sense of humor. I can be serious when needed, but I always try to joke around and lighten the mood, he says. Patients appreciate that I can make them laugh in a difficult time. It helps make me approachable. Behind the scenes, Dr. Hyman participates in tumor board meetings with other physicians to examine each patient s case and discuss innovative treatments and techniques. And not only is he dedicated to his patients in the present, he s determined to influence the future of cardiothoracic surgery as well he is an assistant professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and a secretary at Long Island Jewish Medical Center Staff Society, an advocacy group for physicians at the medical center. I try to advocate for physicians as well as patients, he says.Dr. Hyman received his postgraduate medical training in both general and cardiothoracic surgery at New York University Medical Center, followed by a year of specialized fellowship training in advanced minimally invasive thoracic surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is a graduate of Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences and Cornell University Medical College. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Surgery, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, American Journal of Pathology and Journal of Clinical Immunology and Immunopathology. Dr. Hyman is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hyman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Antone J. Tatooles, MD, is an independent heart surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Elk Grove Village near Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tatooles delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valves and surgically correct chronic AFib. He starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Dr. Tatooles works with you to create a personalized care plan. Dr. Tatooles is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Tatooles is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Tatooles is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Himanshu Patel is the Richard L. Prager, MD Research Professor of Cardiac Surgery. In August 2016, he became Head of the Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery. He serves as the Executive Director of the Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan, and he is a Director of the Frankel Cardiovascular Center at Michigan Medicine. Dr. Patel received his undergraduate degree at The Johns Hopkins University in 1988 and completed medical school at The Johns Hopkins University in 1993. His general surgery training was completed at University of Rochester School of Medicine, Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester New York in 2000 and his Thoracic Surgery residency was completed at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2002. He then completed a fellowship in Thoracic Transplantation/Adult Cardiac Surgery and joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Surgery in 2003 at the University of Michigan. From 2004 to 2010 he was Chief of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Service at the Ann Arbor Veterans Health System. He also completed an Endovascular Surgery Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in 2005.Dr. Patel’s clinical interests include the field of adult cardiac surgery with emphasis on aortic valve disease including both open and percutaneous approaches, thoracic aortic disease including aortic aneurysms, and thoracic aortic endovascular surgery. Dr. Patel’s research interests revolve around outcomes of open and endovascular thoracic aortic procedures, conventional and catheter-based aortic valve surgery, and development of catheter based endovascular devices. In addition, he collaborates extensively with bioengineers and radiologists at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center to evaluate the impact of catheter-based therapy on cardiac function and aortic and cerebrovascular blood flow hemodynamics. He is a member of all major cardiac and vascular surgical societies. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Patel is board certified in Surgery and Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery.

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 Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, 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.

Edward Savage is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Stuart, Florida. Dr. Savage is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Lung Nodules, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Savage is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Savage is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Frechie is a Cardiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Frechie is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Frechie is board certified in Interventional Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and Cardiology. Dr. Frechie is currently accepting new patients.

William Brinkman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Brinkman is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Brinkman is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Daniel Boffa is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Boffa is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Mastectomy.

"Lawrence Richard Glassman, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon and chief of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Northwell's North Shore University Hospital. He's also vice president of thoracic surgery for Northwell facilities across eastern Long Island, tasked with building out the program and expanding access to top thoracic care for more New Yorkers.Dr. Glassman began his career with a residency in general surgery at the University of Minnesota and NYU. He also completed fellowships in cardiothoracic surgery at the National Institutes of Health, Memorial Sloan-Kettering and NYU, and obtained special training in lung transplantation at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery. He joined Northwell in 2003, which now has one of the busiest thoracic surgery programs in the U.S.Specializing in both cancerous and noncancerous conditions, Dr. Glassman uses advanced minimally invasive robotic techniques, which improve surgical precision and quicken patient recovery. He is renowned for taking on the most complex operations and revisional surgeries, including chest infections and traumas, and is even involved in Northwell's innovative lung transplant program. Many institutions in the region routinely seek his specialized expertise for highly intricate cases.To provide unmatched patient care, Dr. Glassman and his team believe collaboration is paramount. They hold regular multidisciplinary meetings with specialists across Northwell-including daily team rounds to discuss cardiac and thoracic patients at every Northwell hospital, as well as weekly thoracic tumor boards to develop personalized treatment plans. ""No doctor is an island. There's lots of eyes and ears checking on every single patient,"" he says. ""We focus on what's best for them and help them make informed decisions like whether surgery is needed, since it may not be the best option for everyone.""Dr. Glassman has published over 40 publications in his field and is passionate about teaching the next generation of surgeons. But the best part about his job is being able to transform people's lives, he says. ""As a surgeon, I am blessed to be able to do what I do and to develop such special relationships with my patients. We all have to trust each other in this world, and it's a great privilege to know that people trust in me and my team.""". Dr. Glassman is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Glassman is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Seth Force is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Force is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Force is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, 2004.