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
Amanda Gale, PA
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Michael O’Connor, MD
Thoracic Surgery
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
- 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, such as:
- Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)
- Minimally invasive robotic assisted surgery using the daVinci ® robotic system.