Department of Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
The Methodist Hospital Thoracic Surgery Service is gaining international recognition for its revolutionary breakthroughs in treating thoracic disease. Among the first of its kind in the United States, the service offers patients an unparalleled combination of state-of-the-art technology, innovative clinical research protocols, a multidisciplinary team of physicians and minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat lung, mediastinal, and esophageal disease.
The physicians at Methodist are dedicated to providing a comprehensive approach focused on the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of (non-cardiac) diseases of the chest. Our staff works closely with specialists in the following clinical areas to provide the highest quality care to our patients:
- oncologists
- pathologists
- nurses
- allied health professionals
Cutting-edge treatment techniques and extraordinary facilities help improve patient outcomes
State-of-the-art surgical techniques improve patient results:
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Methodist's unique, innovative surgical suite is equipped to handle open surgeries, video-assisted surgeries, and bronchial or endo-esophageal procedures simultaneously. This hybrid system represents the future of thoracic disease treatment, combining a full line of thoracic imaging capabilities with a fully equipped, sterile operating room.
Methodist is a primary research institution for multi-site national studies.
Our highly-specialized thoracic surgery team treats a high volume of patients and has surgical expertise in virtually every thoracic condition.
For more information or to find a physician, please call 713-790-3333.
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