HMH - Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery - Hackensack

About HUMC Thoracic Surgery Department

With over 40 years of collective experience, training and expertise, our physicians have earned the trust of patients and physicians throughout the region. Our highly-skilled team of surgeons focuses on surgery within the chest for diseases of the lung, mediastinum (the area in the chest between the lungs that contains all the organs except the lungs), trachea, esophagus, diaphragm and chest wall. Here, our board certified surgeons draw on all the resources of Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group and Hackensack University Medical Center to offer the most advanced treatment for thoracic conditions in the state. Our philosophy of putting patients first means that we are committed to providing you with accessible care, along with the most advanced and highest quality care. We are known for excellence in thoracic surgery, pioneering new treatments, and a commitment to providing the best patient outcomes.

Our Services 

We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the chest, including the lung, mediastinum, trachea, esophagus, diaphragm, and chest wall. More than 80% of our surgical treatments and evaluations are done with minimally invasive approaches, which results in smaller incisions, a shorter hospital stay, less pain after surgery, and a faster recovery time. We are known for excellence in thoracic surgery, pioneering new treatments, and a commitment to providing the best patient outcomes.

Conditions We Treat

• Benign Tumor
• Empyema
• Esophageal cancer
• Esophageal diseases
• Lung cancer
• Lung mass
• Lung neoplasms
• Lung nodule
• Mediastinal tumors
• Neuroendocrine tumors
• Pleura cancer
• Pleural cancer
• Pleural neoplasm
• Pulmonary disease
• Pulmonary embolism
• Thymomas

Preparing for Your Appointment & Surgery

We realize how upsetting and confusing a known or possible diagnosis of cancer can be for patients and their families. Our team is dedicated to scheduling your appointment within a week of your initial phone call and will provide clear information every step of the way. 
Please remember to bring any discs of scans and reports that we do not already have so that our doctors can review them and provide you with a complete recommendation regarding your care. Our experts also welcome your questions so feel free to jot them down and bring them with you to your appointment. 

Our staff will provide information regarding your surgery date and time as well as preoperative instructions. If you have any questions please call the office