Manchester

Our doctors specialize in treating thoracic conditions, which include diseases of the chest wall, esophagus and lungs. It can also include conditions of the heart and its main artery, nerves and lymphatic system.

Thoracic conditions we treat include:

• Benign esophageal diseases, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and achalasia
• Benign lung diseases, such as noncancerous tumors and nodules
• Diseases of the diaphragm, both congenital and acquired
• Esophageal cancer
• Esophageal disorders
• Hyperhidrosis (abnormal sweating)
• Lung cancer
• Mediastinal disorders, such as mediastinitis and pleural effusion
• Thymic disease
• Tracheal disease (tracheomalacia)

Should your diagnostic tests indicate you need surgery, our physicians are here to explain your options and answer all of your questions. We perform several types of thoracic surgery, including:

• Bronchoscopy — Allows your surgeon to look into your lungs and airways, sometimes to obtain a tissue sample or to remove a foreign object
• Mediastinoscopy — Allows your surgeon to visualize the area between your lungs and behind your sternum, often to perform a biopsy
• Thoracoscopy — Allows your surgeon to look closely at your lungs and surrounding areas
• Thoracotomy — Allows your surgeon to access, visualize, diagnose and treat the lungs, heart, aorta and esophagus

When you visit us, you will work with a team of skilled specialists, including thoracic surgeons and interventional pulmonologists.