25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me

Jesse Chusid is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer. Dr. Chusid is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Chusid is currently accepting new patients.

Christian Otero, MD, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery and thoracic surgery and is board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Otero received his medical degree from the Universidad El Bosque/Escuela Colombiana de Medicina and completed his residency at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, followed by a residency and fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules and Arterial Embolism. Dr. Otero is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Otero is currently accepting new patients.

Philip Erwin is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Erwin is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Erwin is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Danny Chu is a professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  He currently serves as the director of Cardiac Surgery at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and as a senior staff cardiac surgeon at the UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute. He earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston and completed his general surgery residency at the University of California, San Diego, followed by an accredited residency in cardiothoracic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine with world-renowned cardiovascular surgeons Dr. Michael E. DeBakey and Dr. Denton A. Cooley. Dr. Chu is board-certified in general and cardiothoracic surgery, and his clinical practice includes all aspects of complex adult cardiac surgery with special interest in trileaflet aortic valve reconstruction with autologous pericardium for the treatment of aortic valve disease (Ozaki procedure).He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts and serves on multiple editorial boards, including American Journal of Cardiology, JAMA Surgery, and World Journal of Surgery. Dr. Chu also serves as the Surgery Section Editor for the journal Medicine. He is a member of numerous surgical societies including the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, American Surgical Association, Association of Veterans Affairs Surgeons, Society of University Surgeons, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons.Dr. Chu sees patients at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Chu is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

Srikrishna Modugula is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion and Ventricular Septal Defects. Dr. Modugula is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Abhishek (Kris) Kashyap specializes in using minimally invasive techniques for thoracic surgery at Intermountain Health’s Ogden Cardiovascular Associates at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. He supports patients in Ogden, North Ogden, South Weber, Brigham City, and other surrounding communities, treating all forms of chest disease, both cardiac and thoracic.As a provider, Dr. Kashyap understands that heart and lung surgery can be incredibly stressful for patients and their families and aims to help them navigate these processes while delivering compassionate care. Dr. Kashyap was born and raised in Nebraska and completed medical training in Texas, Iowa, and California before arriving in Utah. Dr. Kashyap enjoys spending his free time skiing, golfing, concerts, and watching movies with his wife.Conditions Treated: Aortic dissectionAortic insuffeciencyAortic StenosisAortic AneurysmAtrial Septal Defect (ASD)-AdultCoronary Artery DiseaseEndocarditisMitral RegurgitationMitral StenosisPulmonary RegurgitationPulmonary StenosisStructural And Valvular Heart DiseaseTricuspid RegurgitationTricuspid StenosisAchalasiaChest wall cancer or massDiaphragmatic HerniaHiatal HerniaHyperhidrosisLung CancerLung nodule/massMediastinal massMyasthenia gravisPneumothoraxThymoma/thymic carcinomaProcedures Performed:Aortic aneurysm repairAortic valve repair/replacement (AVR)Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Atrial fibrillation ablations: MAZE, convergent, mini MAZEMitral Valve Repair/Replacement (MVR)Aortic Dissection repairValve-Sparing Root OperationsTranscatheter Aortic Valve Replace (TAVR)Tricuspid Valve Repair/Replacement (TVR)Minimally invasive thoracic surgeryRobotic thoracic surgeryRobotic upper intestinal surgeryLung surgeryMediastinal surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Endocarditis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Kashyap is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kashyap is currently accepting new patients.

Marta Kelava is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis. Dr. Kelava is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology, 2018. Dr. Kelava is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Shin has an impressive academic and professional background. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in molecular and cell biology from the University of California, Berkeley. Following this, she pursued her medical degree at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. During her time there, she demonstrated a commitment to community service by founding the UCSD student-run free clinic.Her postgraduate training includes a residency in general surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where she engaged in extensive research on biochemical protection and treatments for ischemic heart disease. Dr. Shin recently completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, further honing her expertise in this specialized field. She continues to dedicate herself to heart health by serving as a cardiac surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.Dr. Shin’s clinical interests are centered around coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease, with a particular emphasis on surgical interventions for these conditions. She provides exceptional care in the field of general adult cardiac surgery, focusing on coronary artery revascularization and managing valvular pathologies.In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Shin is actively involved in research aimed at improving outcomes and advancing treatments for coronary artery disease. She is particularly interested in surgical innovation and education, striving to enhance both patient care and the training of future surgeons. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Dr. Shin is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Shin is currently accepting new patients.

Sanchit Ahuja is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Dr. Ahuja is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology, 2024. Dr. Ahuja is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Mulligan is a UW professor of cardiothoracic surgery and the director of the Lung Transplant Program and the Advanced Lung Disease Surgery Program. He is clinically busy in lung transplantation and lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS). He also is the surgeon in the Pacific Northwest who performs pulmonary endarterectomies for chronic pulmonary embolic disease. In addition, Dr. Mulligan directs the Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Program. He performs a range of lung cancer resections regularly. He is considered a national expert in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy and leads regional and national courses on the subject. He also has considerable experience in the management of esophageal cancer. Patient Care Philosophy: Do your best for every patient. Treat them the way you would like yourself or your family to be treated. Do everything you can to improve their lives. Scope Of Care: Lung cancer, esophageal cancer, benign and malignant thoracic diseases and end-stage lung disease. Research Interests He has won local and national teaching awards and runs an NIH-funded laboratory. His areas of scientific investigation include the mechanisms of acute lung injury following lung transplantation and the regulation of tolerance in long-term lung graft acceptance. Teaching Interests He has been the recipient of the John K. Stevenson Award for excellence in resident education. Most recently, he won the McGoon Award, which is given to a cardiothoracic surgeon who exemplifies outstanding teaching and mentorship in the United States. Other Interests Personal: family, water skiing, snow skiing, and fitness Clinical: Cardiovascular surgery, lung and heart-lung transplantation, lung-volume reduction surgery, pulmonary thrombo-endarterectomy, and benign and malignant lung and esophageal disease. Dr. Mulligan is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Mulligan is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ramesh Singh is a cardiac surgeon who performs the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery with a special interest in minimally invasive heart surgery and advanced heart failure. He is board certified in cardiac and thoracic surgery, and is the surgical director of Inova Schar Heart and Vascular’s Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. He also serves as surgical director for mechanical circulatory support services. He joins Inova with more than 15 years of clinical experience.A native of Malaysia, he spent a decade in Ireland, before arriving to the United States, to further his professional development.Dr. Singh currently resides in Virginia with his family. In his spare time, he likes to work on home improvement projects and furthering education.Blog PostInova Offers Robotic-assisted Minimally Invasive Heart Bypass Surgery (November 2022). Dr. Singh is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Barreiro is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Barreiro is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Barreiro is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027 and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic Surgery - 2032. Dr. Barreiro is currently accepting new patients.

Peter A. Walts, MD, is a heart surgeon at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Indiana. He 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. Dr. Walts is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Walts is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Walts is currently accepting new patients.

Board certified in thoracic surgery, Dr. Howell graduated with a degree in biology from the University of Texas at Arlington before earning his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He completed general surgery and thoracic surgery training at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center after which he served three years as assistant professor in thoracic surgery. Additionally, during residency, he completed a research fellowship at the National Heart and Lung Institute in London, UK. He has served in the past as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, earning the Air Force Meritorious Achievement Medal. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Oklahoma State Medical Association and Oklahoma County Medical Society. Dr. Howell is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Howell is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Oklahoma State Board Of Medical Licensure & Supervision, and Oklahoma Bureau Of Narcotics And Dangerous Drugs . Dr. Howell is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas D. LeBlanc, MD, is a board-certified, experienced thoracic surgeon with a fellowship in oncology at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. He specializes in minimally invasive surgical approaches for complex diseases of the chest and upper gastrointestinal tract, including the lungs, esophagus, and chest wall. Using robotic, thoracoscopic, and laparoscopic techniques, Dr. LeBlanc focuses on delivering precise, personalized care through a treatment plan built on open communication and patient advocacy. Dr. Leblanc is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Leblanc is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Leblanc is currently accepting new patients.

Francis Podbielski is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Harvey, Illinois. Dr. Podbielski is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Podbielski is board certified in Surgery Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Podbielski is currently accepting new patients.

Nima Tishbi is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Tishbi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Pulmonary Vein Stenosis.

Karen Gersch is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Gersch is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Gersch is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 2010. Dr. Gersch is currently accepting new patients.

My interest in medicine began at college with a summer job in a hospital supply room. I changed to pre-med and that was it. I’ve been a pediatric cardiac surgeon for more than 15 years, and I appreciate the relationships with my patients and their parents. Every year they send me photos of their growing kids; it’s exciting to see them doing well — going to school, playing sports, living full lives. It’s very rewarding. The ability of kids’ hearts to recover is truly amazing. I am here to help them along by performing the surgery, getting things how they are supposed to be — then their bodies do the rest. Their ability to heal, their resilience, is just fantastic. They are really champions. I’m always looking for ways to do what we do better, and I’m learning all the time — I learn from colleagues, from nurses and from parents. The nurses are with patients so much, and of course parents know their children better than anyone else, so when a parent says “something’s different,” or “I’ve noticed something,” my ears perk up. Nobody knows what’s normal for their child better than they do.That’s why it’s important to look at the care of kids with heart disease as truly a team effort. It has to be integrated from beginning to end. The best outcomes depend on everyone performing at their best, so that’s what we do. Most of our patients can’t talk yet, but parents, nurses, staff and doctors — every bit of input matters — and a big part of my job is listening. We’re dedicated to the quality, safety and outcomes of what we do, and that can’t be compromised. We’re dedicated to caring for parents as well as children. That’s our promise.Many heart defects are discovered during prenatal ultrasounds, so it’s my goal to talk with parents before their child is born. I can’t take away all of their anxiety, but I can let them know that we can fix almost all heart problems, and there’s a really good chance their child is going to be okay. It’s a huge event in their lives, and it can be beyond heart-wrenching to deal with. The more they understand that this is what we do every day — and we do it well — it doesn’t make it easy, but it can make it better. Dr. Wearden is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Ventricular Septal Defects, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Wearden is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wearden is currently accepting new patients.

Mauricio Garrido is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Abington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Garrido is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Garrido is board certified in Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Garrido is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew B. Goldstone, MD, PhD is Director of the Section of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery in the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery at the NYP/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Weill-Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Goldstone trained in pediatric heart surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the nation’s first children’s hospital. Prior to that, he completed residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he graduated first in his class. Dr. Goldstone is also a graduate of Duke University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Chemistry, and Stanford University, from which he earned his PhD in Epidemiology and Clinical Research.With a focus on neonatal surgery, complex biventricular repair, pulmonary artery reconstruction, and the surgical management of heart failure, Dr. Goldstone treats the full spectrum of congenital heart disease, with patients spanning from birth through adulthood. He believes in a personalized approach to the treatment of heart disease, tailored to each patient’s specific needs. As the father of a child who required chest surgery at birth, he understands the importance of an individualized approach to care, as well as the unique challenges faced by parents of children with complicated medical conditions.Dr. Goldstone has been recognized nationally and internationally for his clinical and basic science research. By applying rigorous statistical methods, his research group leverages population-based data to investigate questions that could not otherwise be answered by the conventional randomized trial. His work has led to changes in the guidelines for the management of heart valve disease. His long-term goal is to continue adding high-level evidence to better inform the surgical treatment of pediatric and adult cardiovascular disease. In the lab, he focuses on mechanisms underlying collateral artery formation and cardiac regeneration. Dr. Goldstone has authored several publications in the top medical and scientific journals, including The New England Journal of Medicine, Cell, Circulation, and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. He has also served in several national leadership roles, including as President of the Thoracic Surgery Resident’s Association (TSRA) and as the Resident Director to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Board of Directors.Dr. Goldstone was born and raised in Manhattan, and is a proud graduate of New York City public schools, including the Bronx High School of Science.Click here for a complete list of publications from Dr. Goldstone. Dr. Goldstone is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Goldstone is board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Goldstone is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Peterson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Peterson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Peterson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 1997 and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 1999 . Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Gallagher is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Gallagher is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Infective Endocarditis, Collapsed Lung, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Gallagher is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery). Dr. Gallagher is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Hamilton is the Cheryl Huey, M.D. Early Career Professor of Cardiac Surgery. She was raised in Canada, initially pursued a career as a musician, and is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from McGill University, and her Master of Music from Manhattan School of Music before turning her interests to a career in medicine. She continued her studies by earning her medical degree from Columbia University followed by a master’s degree from the University of California, San Francisco in epidemiology and biostatistics. She completed a surgical residency at UCSF and stayed for her fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery before joining us at the University of Michigan for advanced training in aortic surgery, where she stayed as faculty. She and her husband Tim are proud parents of two wonderful children. In her free time, she enjoys ultra-marathons and triathlons. Dr. Hamilton is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Hamilton is board certified in Surgery and Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Hamilton is currently accepting new patients.

John Conte is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Conte is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Conte is currently accepting new patients.