Boston Medical Center – South
Thoracic Surgery
Integrated Care for Disorders Requiring Chest Surgery
Our board-certified thoracic surgeons use the latest techniques to diagnose and treat diseases of the lung, esophagus, and chest wall. Working closely with specialists in gastroenterology, pathology, radiology, and oncology, we provide fully integrated, team-based care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Our Team
Christopher Digesu, MD
Chief of Thoracic Surgery, BMC Health System
Primary Location
BMC, Moakley Building830 Harrison Ave.
3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02118
3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02118
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Michael C. O’Connor, Jr., MD
Thoracic Surgeon
Primary Location
BMC Health (Brighton/Nevins)11 Nevins St
Suite 201
Brighton, MA 02135
Suite 201
Brighton, MA 02135
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Amanda C. (Meister) Gale, MS, PA-C
Physician Assistant (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Primary Location
Boston Medical Center – South Outpatient Care1 Pearl St.
Suite 2000
Brockton, MA 02301
Suite 2000
Brockton, MA 02301
Gender
Female
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Patient Information
Conditions we treat include:
- Benign foregut disease
- Chest deformities
- Chest (mediastinal) masses and tumors
- Chest wall masses and tumors
- Collapsed lung
- Collapsing (“malacia”) of the trachea and bronchus
- Esophageal cancer
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hiatal and diaphragmatic hernias
- Lung nodules
- Lung cancer
- Pericardial disease and tumors
- Pleural diseases, empyema, and lung abscesses
- Stricture or stenosis of the larynx and trachea
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Thymic masses and diseases
We offer advanced treatments for thoracic conditions including:
- Minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci® robotic system
- Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)