25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me

Seth Krantz, MD, a thoracic surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive surgery for lung and esophageal cancers, including robotic-assisted techniques. As chief of thoracic surgery, he is committed to personalized care, from diagnosis through recovery, and is actively involved in research exploring genetic risk factors for cancer. Dr. Krantz is particularly focused on improving early detection and expanding lung cancer screening using genetic insights to better identify patients at risk. Dr. Krantz is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Krantz is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Ciaran McNamee is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center. He is chief of thoracic surgery at Kent Hospital and is an instructor in surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. McNamee received his medical degree from McGill University in Canada and completed a surgery residency at University of Alberta Hospital as well as cardiothoracic surgery residencies at Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. He completed a clinical fellowship in thoracic surgery at the University of Manitoba and a research fellowship in thoracic surgery at the University of Alberta. Board certified in surgery and thoracic surgery, Dr. McNamee holds a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS). Dr. McNamee's clinical interests include lung cancer, lung cancer screening and esophageal cancer. His research focuses on mutational changes in lung cancer, regional outcome analysis and telemedicine. Dr. McNamee has been listed as one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly. Dr. Mcnamee is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Mcnamee is board certified in Surgery, General.

Robert Cortina is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Cortina is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cortina is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

Dr. Henry specializes in treating conditions of the esophagus, lung and mediastinum and offers minimally invasive robotic surgery for most thoracic procedures. Dr. Henry earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, where he also had his internship and residency with the Division of General Surgery. Dr. Henry completed a fellowship as a cardiothoracic clinical associate and staff fellow through a joint program between the University of Maryland Division of Cardiac Surgery and the George Washington School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He was also a cardiothoracic resident in the Division of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Henry is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Henry is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Henry is currently accepting new patients.

Usman Ahmad is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ahmad is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ahmad is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, 2016.

Alan Hartman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Hartman is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Hartman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care.

Subroto Paul, MD is Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Paul specializes in the treatment of both benign and malignant lung and esophageal disease. Dr. Paul uses advanced minimally invasive robotic techniques whose precision allows patients to recover faster. As a surgeon that embraces the multi-disciplinary approach to patient care, he strives to carefully explain all diagnostic and therapeutic options available. Dr. Paul's approach encourages patients to become involved in their own care to ensure they receive the most advanced care possible. He partners collaboratively with other members of the care team to ensure that patients receive the most comprehensive care possible. Both in and out of the operating room, no detail is left unturned to care for his patients. Dr. Paul is committed to bringing compassionate care and healthcare excellence to his patients. Dr. Paul received his undergraduate education from Yale University. He then earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed both his General Surgery residency and Thoracic Surgery fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate. He has also completed a Master of Public Health from Columbia University. Dr. Paul s research interests include improving health care delivery and outcomes through the use of technology. He has been the principal investigator of several clinical trials as well as the recipient of grants for his research. Dr. Paul has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in thoracic surgery. Dr. Paul has been rated as one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors and is a member of various prestigious medical societies including the American College of Surgeons, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and American Association for Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Paul is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Paul is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Richard G. Ohye is the Associate Chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery, the Head of the Section of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, and the co-Director of the University of Michigan C. S. Mott Children's Hospital Congenital Heart Center. Dr. Ohye's major clinical interests are in complex congenital heart defect repair. His research interests are in clinical and translational research, and he is the Co-Founder of the Michigan Congenital Heart Outcomes Research and Discovery (M-CHORD) program. Dr. Ohye is the study chair of a 15-center randomized trial comparing techniques for the Norwood operation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome, the first multi-institutional prospective trial ever performed in congenital heart surgery. He has a strong interest in innovative device development for pediatric patients with cardiovascular and respiratory disease, and is currently involved with the development of several novel devices. Dr. Ohye is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tracheobronchomalacia, Double Discordia, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Ohye is board certified in Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery and Congenital Cardiac Surgery.

Michael Kent is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kent is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kent is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Manu Sancheti is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Sancheti is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Sancheti is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, 2015.

To help people achieve health for life. Dr. Brady is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Brady is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Brady is currently accepting new patients.

"Vijay A. Singh, MD, is Northwell Health's regional director of thoracic surgery for eastern Long Island. With more than 10 years of experience, he delivers expert results in the treatment of benign and cancerous disorders of the lung and esophagus with precision and compassion. Dr. Singh was the first in Suffolk County to perform robotic thoracic surgery, a minimally invasive technique that improves surgical precision and reduces recovery time, and among the first on Long Island to perform robotic bronchoscopy. Thanks in part to his efforts, Southside Hospital has been recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation.Collaboration is key to Dr. Singh's approach to treatment. He participates in weekly multidisciplinary meetings, where specialists across many disciplines come together to discuss cases and create treatment plans uniquely tailored to each patient. He works alongside medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and imaging technicians to provide a holistic treatment plan, and always ensures his patients are fully educated on what to expect. ""Access and communication go hand-in-hand in making patients feel comfortable,"" Dr. Singh says. My patients know they can always call me if they need something or have a concern.""Dr. Singh completed his residency at Northwell Health in 2012; now, he enjoys sharing his expertise with other medical professionals as an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. When he's not teaching, he's fulfilling his own continuous thirst for knowledge by conducting research and reading up on the latest innovations in the field. He's also a member of the American Medical Association and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and routinely speaks at professional conferences and educational community events.Dr. Singh is helping lead the efforts to bring advanced thoracic surgery to Mather Hospital so that patients can have even more access to state-of-the-art care in their backyard. In the future, he plans to get more involved with philanthropy work in India as a member of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI).""I went into medicine because I always wanted to help people,"" Dr. Singh says. ""The reward of helping my patients through lung or esophageal cancer and seeing the difference it makes in their lives is unmatched.""". Dr. Singh is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Russell Stanten is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Stanten is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Stanten is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Stanten is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth Mccurry is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 42 years. Dr. Mccurry is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Rheumatic Fever, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Mccurry is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, 1998.

Kevin Jamil is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Trenton, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Jamil is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jamil is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Jamil is currently accepting new patients.

Frank Detterbeck is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Detterbeck is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Mediastinal Tumor, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Ankit Bharat is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Bharat is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bharat is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (Certified).

Troy Moritz, DO, specializes in thoracic surgery and is certified in cardiothoracic surgery and general surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. He practices at UPMC Harrisburg, Community Osteopathic and UPMC West Shore. He completed his medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by a residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Moritz is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Moritz is currently accepting new patients.

"Brian Fallon, MD, is a thoracic surgeon at South Shore University Hospital. He specializes in treating a variety of conditions of the lungs, chest and airway, with a special focus in minimally invasive and robotic lung and esophageal surgery, and endoscopic management of cancerous and noncancerous tracheal and esophageal diseases.At a very young age, Dr. Fallon knew he was destined to help others. ""My passion for the field of thoracic surgery began in middle school,"" he says. ""I used to look at picture books with hearts and lungs in them, and was fascinated by what surgeons could do. I always knew I was meant to do that one day.""Before joining Northwell Health in 2008, Dr. Fallon graduated from St. George's University Medical School. He received his general surgical training at Albany Medical Center, where he served as chief resident, and completed his fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.As a lifelong resident of the south shore of Long Island, Dr. Fallon is dedicated to making thoracic surgical services more accessible to the community. Through the Heart & Lung program at South Shore University Hospital, his team uses cutting-edge surgical techniques like minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery. They also work closely with the nationally recognized Imbert Cancer Center in Bay Shore to bring state-of-the-art cancer care closer to home, including medical and surgical oncology, radiation therapy, interventional radiology, diagnostic imaging and support groups. New clinical trials are also being developed at the center, so patients have access to the newest, most innovative cancer treatments.Dr. Fallon is board certified in general and thoracic surgery, and a member of the Iota Epsilon Alpha International Honor Society. He is also a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society. Dr. Fallon's work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, which feature multiple topics in thoracic surgery. He currently serves as assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.For Dr. Fallon, providing the highest level of care goes way beyond having the best surgical skills. ""My team and I build real meaningful relationships with our patients. We treat them like family with compassion, personalized attention and the support they need every step of the way.""". Dr. Fallon is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Fallon is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Robert G. Kummerer, MD, is an independent heart surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Elk Grove Village near Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kummerer 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. Kummerer works with you to create a personalized care plan. Dr. Kummerer is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Kummerer is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery, The American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery, and The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Kummerer is currently accepting new patients.

Reid Tribble is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Tribble is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Tribble is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Tribble is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Scott was born at Athens General Hospital and was raised in Monroe and then Athens. After attending Cedar Shoals High School and the University of Georgia, he earned his medical degree from Emory University in 1989. Dr. Scott completed residencies in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery at Emory and then practiced in Athens from 1997 through 2006. Prior to returning to Athens to join Piedmont Heart, Dr. Scott was employed by Riverside Medical Group in Newport News, Virginia.In his free time, Dr. Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He practices adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery. Dr. Scott is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Scott is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Hinkamp is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. Dr. Hinkamp is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Carotid Artery Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Hinkamp is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Patroklos S. Pappas, MD, is an independent heart surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Oak Lawn near Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pappas 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. Pappas works with you to create a personalized care plan. Dr. Pappas is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatic Fever, Aortic Dissection, Necrosis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Pappas is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Pappas is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy V. Votapka, MD, is an independent heart surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Oak Lawn near Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Votapka 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. Votapka works with you to create a personalized care plan. Dr. Votapka is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Votapka is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Votapka is currently accepting new patients.