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Thoracic surgeons focus on treating disorders of the chest, especially the lungs, esophagus, and trachea.

The board-certified thoracic surgeons at Southern are affiliated with the Massachusetts General Hospital Division of Thoracic Surgery and are experts at providing advanced surgical treatments for conditions such as:

Benign and malignant esophageal disease
Chest wall deformities
Disorders of the trachea
Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
Lung cancer
Thymic disorders
Lung nodules
Diaphragm paralysis
Mediastinal masses
Pleural tumors and effusions

Our thoracic surgeons are skilled in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic-assisted and video-assisted thoracic surgery. These techniques allow for smaller incisions, shorter hospital stays, and faster recoveries for patients.

Occasionally, thoracic surgery cases are highly complex or require resources that are not available at Southern. Our surgeons may decide in these situations that the patient would benefit from having their surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. In these circumstances, the patient’s surgeon at Southern will perform the surgery in Boston. Southern’s thoracic surgery team will collaborate with the care team at Mass General to ensure the process is as seamless as possible.

At Southern, you can trust the expertise and experience of your entire care team to provide you the best care possible.