Division of Thoracic Surgery & Interventional Pulmonology
The Division of Thoracic Surgery & Interventional Pulmonology, part of the Department of Surgery, offers exceptional patient care, research programs, and education and training opportunities.
Thoracic Surgery
Surgical treatment for conditions of the chest
Expert Chest Disease Care
Thoracic surgeons at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) diagnose and treat various conditions affecting the muscles, organs and structure in the chest cavity, including the following:
- Diaphragm
- Esophagus
- Lungs
- Trachea
Whenever possible, our surgeons use minimally invasive techniques to treat your condition.
Esophageal Surgery
Our thoracic surgery team specializes in the treatment of benign esophageal diseases and conditions, including the following:
- Achalasia
- GERD
- Hiatal hernia
Lung & Respiratory System Surgery
Thoracic surgeons are essential for respiratory system care. They provide specialized care for complex airway conditions, tracheobronchomalacia (TBM), chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), esophageal and pleural diseases, and more.
Our surgeons can perform these and many other procedures:
- Lobectomy: Removes one lobe of the lung
- Lung resection: Removes part or all of a damaged or diseased lung
- Lung transplant: Replaces one or both diseased lungs with healthy lungs from a donor
- Pneumonectomy: Removes an entire lung, usually due to cancer or injury
Lung & Thoracic Cancer Surgery
Together with cancer care specialists, our thoracic surgery team provides thoracic surgery and interventional procedures for gastrointestinal cancer, including esophageal cancer and chest cancer.
