About Our Thoracic Surgery Program

Our experts provide comprehensive treatment and surgical care for lung and esophageal conditions at the UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute. With more than 15 surgeons and 170 other health professionals, patients receive caring treatment from our team of thoracic experts.

Chest Conditions We Treat

As one of the first medical centers in the country to perform minimally invasive surgery for esophageal and lung cancers, UPMC is a leader in treating cardiothoracic conditions of all kinds, including:

• Esophageal cancer
• Lung cancer
• Benign esophageal diseases and disorders
• Emphysema
• Hyperhidrosis (over-perspiration or excessive sweating)
• Thymus gland tumors (thymic neoplasms) and myasthenia gravis
• Life-threatening lung diseases
• Benign lung diseases and disorders
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Contact the UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute with questions or for more information.

• Thoracic and Foregut Surgery Division: 412-647-7555
• Cardiothoracic Transplant Division: 412-648-6202
• Learn more about our Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Programs.