HMH - Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery - Hackensack
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Overview
At Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center, our highly skilled team of thoracic and esophageal surgeons offer the most advanced treatment for thoracic conditions in the state of NJ. 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.
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.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks our program #1 in the state and #24 in the nation for Pulmonary and Lung Surgery, as well as High-Performing in Lung Surgery for 2023-2024, 2024-2025. Our philosophy of putting patients first means that we are committed to providing you with accessible and comprehensive care, along with the most advanced and highest quality care.
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
Overview
At Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center, our highly skilled team of thoracic and esophageal surgeons offer the most advanced treatment for thoracic conditions in the state of NJ. 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.
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.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks our program #1 in the state and #24 in the nation for Pulmonary and Lung Surgery, as well as High-Performing in Lung Surgery for 2023-2024, 2024-2025. Our philosophy of putting patients first means that we are committed to providing you with accessible and comprehensive care, along with the most advanced and highest quality care.
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
Our Thoracic and Esophageal Surgeons
Patient Success Stories
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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.
