Thoracic Surgery
The Division of Thoracic Surgery provides outstanding and compassionate patient- and family-centered care for patients suffering from diseases and conditions of the:
- Chest (thorax)
- Lungs (including lung cancer)
- Esophagus
- Mediastinum
Our highly skilled thoracic surgeons consistently rank among the top thoracic surgeons in the country and are among the U.S. News Top Doctors list compiled by U.S. News & World Report.
The division is also listed as one of the top programs reporting to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ STS National Database, a collection of some of the best thoracic surgery programs in the nation.
Our Locations
Hollywood
954-265-1125
1150 North 35 Avenue Suite 660
Hollywood, FL 33021
Pembroke Pines
954-844-2320
601 North Flamingo Road
Suite 316
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
Conditions We Treat
- Lung cancer (such as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small-cell lung cancer (SCLC))
- Esophageal cancer
- Benign esophageal diseases (e.g., achalasia, Zenker's diverticulum, hiatal hernias and reflux diseases)
- Mediastinal masses and tumors (e.g., chest wall tumors, empyema, pleural effusion)
- Trachea and airway disorders
- Hyperhidrosis (excessive perspiration of the hands that can interfere with daily activities and socializing)
Our Services
- Lung cancer screenings (low dose CT scans)
- Monarch™ robotic-assisted bronchoscopy
- CyberKnife® radiosurgery
- Electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy (ENB)
- Endobronchial (endoscopic) ultrasound (EBUS)
- Esophageal endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
- Robotic surgery
- Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)