Thoracic Surgery

Our board-certified, fellowship-trained thoracic surgeons typically operate as a team, with at least two surgeons collaborating on each operation—enabling us to make decisions together in real-time during a procedure and giving our patients the best chance of a successful outcome. Because of our comprehensive expertise, our surgeons can often help patients who have been turned away by surgeons at other hospitals. In cases where the heart or aorta may be involved, we are able to work side-by-side with a Hackensack University Medical Center cardiac surgeon to provide exceptional care.

Personalized Care Where Everyone Knows You

Because our thoracic surgeons work as a team, each surgeon knows the details of your case. That means if you ever call with questions or concerns, any of the surgeons you speak with will understand your condition and be able to address your inquiries. This model results in excellent continuity of care for our patients.

A Commitment to Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery

Your surgeon will perform your procedure using the least invasive approach possible. Our thoracic surgeons are leaders in minimally invasive surgery and perform nearly 90% of major thoracic procedures using these methods, including video-assisted surgery (VATS) and robotic surgery. Compared with traditional open surgery, minimally invasive surgery results in smaller incisions, less pain after surgery, a shorter hospital stay, and a faster return to your normal activities, so you can get back sooner to doing the things you enjoy.

Expertise in Complex Thoracic Surgery

Our surgeons are experienced performing more complicated open surgeries, including complex airway operations such as removal of the trachea (tracheal resection), chest wall surgery, reconstruction of the bronchi after tumor removal or stenosis, and removal of the esophagus (esophagectomy). These are operations best left to specially trained thoracic surgeons, and it may be challenging to find surgeons elsewhere who are able to perform them with excellent outcomes.