The Center for Thoracic Surgery at BUMC is dedicated to excellence in the field of thoracic surgery. With world renowned experts in thoracic oncology, minimally invasive surgery, esophageal disorders as well as lung transplantation, cutting edge treatments yield outstanding outcomes combined with compassionate care. Our experienced team offers rapid access, expeditious intervention and meticulous follow-up. We coordinate all aspects of patient care and work closely with referring physicians. The Center for Thoracic Surgery focuses exclusively on the treatment of non-cardiac chest disease.
Our expert team has pioneered minimally invasive VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) approaches to lung cancer as well as robotic surgery for the treatment of many thoracic diseases. Additionally, it is expert in the minimally invasive treatment of emphysema. The team works closely with the Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Dallas to provide access to the latest research and clinical trials.
Located at Baylor University Medical Center (ranked #1 Hospital in the DFW area), the Center for Thoracic Surgery is centrally located in the Dallas/ Fort Worth metroplex for easy patient access.