A surgeon who has special training in operating on organs inside the chest, including the heart and lungs.
What is Thoracic surgery?
Thoracic surgery is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the surgical treatment of diseases affecting the chest, including the lungs, heart, esophagus, and diaphragm. Thoracic surgeons are highly skilled medical professionals who play a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of chest diseases.
Education and Training
To become a thoracic surgeon, one must first complete medical school, followed by a residency in general surgery. After completing their general surgery residency, aspiring thoracic surgeons must complete a fellowship in thoracic surgery, which typically takes two to three years. During this fellowship, they receive specialized training in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of chest diseases.
Job Responsibilities
The job responsibilities of a thoracic surgeon include diagnosing and treating chest diseases, including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and heart disease. They may perform surgeries such as lobectomy (removal of a lobe of the lung), pneumonectomy (removal of the entire lung), and esophagectomy (removal of the esophagus). Thoracic surgeons may also perform minimally invasive procedures such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
Skills and Qualifications
Thoracic surgeons must have excellent communication and decision-making skills, as they often work closely with other medical professionals to diagnose and treat patients. They must also possess exceptional surgical skills and have a deep understanding of chest anatomy and physiology. Additionally, thoracic surgeons must be able to work well under pressure and be comfortable making quick decisions in emergency situations.
Career Outlook
The job outlook for thoracic surgeons is excellent, with demand for these professionals expected to grow in the coming years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of surgeons, including thoracic surgeons, is projected to grow 4 percent from 2029 to 2039, which is as fast as the average for all occupations. The average salary for thoracic surgeons is around $450,000 per year, although this can vary based on experience, location, and other factors.
Dr. David M. Jablons - UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion, 1600 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94143
Dr. Mark Berry - Stanford Health Care, 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
Dr. Michael J. McManus - California Pacific Medical Center, 2333 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Dr. Joseph Shrager - Stanford Health Care, 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
Dr. Robert Cameron - UCLA Medical Center, 100 UCLA Medical Plaza #690, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Dr. Eric Vallières - Swedish Medical Center, 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Dr. Benny Weksler - OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239
Dr. Thomas Ng - Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, 2238 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115
Dr. Jae Y. Kim - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 127 S San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Dr. Alexander Lazar - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030
Dr. David Jablons - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Thierry Jahan - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Mark Berry - Stanford Health Care
Dr. Pierre Theodore - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Alexander Brunelli - Sutter Health CPMC
Dr. Bryan Fong - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Ninh Nguyen - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Michael Harrison - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. David M. Jablons - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Katsuhide Maeda - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Joseph Shrager - Stanford Health Care
Dr. Michael S. Mulligan - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Teresa S. Kim - Sutter Health CPMC
Dr. Brian Louie - Sutter Health CPMC
Dr. Peter H. Stock - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Mark W. Pimentel - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Andrew M. Posselt - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Steven N. Kalkanis - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Min P. Kim - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Johannes R. Kratz - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. David M. Jablons - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Ashish Padnani - Sutter Health CPMC
Dr. Melissa L. Poh - Sutter Health CPMC
Dr. Hanmin Lee - Stanford Health Care
Dr. Eric J. Kimchi - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Marcelo F. DiCarli - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Ankit Bharat - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Emily P. Shih - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Christopher W. Towe - Sutter Health CPMC
Dr. Andrew Y. Chang - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Eva A. Wojcik - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Sharon W. Kwan - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Samantha C. Chen - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Manpreet S. Bains - Sutter Health CPMC
Dr. Qiong Han - Sutter Health CPMC
Dr. Jonathan S. Chen - Sutter Health CPMC
Dr. Mark E. Berry - Stanford Health Care
Dr. Shanda H. Blackmon - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. William T. Brinkman - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Adam C. Zanation - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. David M. Jablons - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Jasleen Kukreja - California Pacific Medical Center
Dr. Joseph Shrager - Stanford Health Care
Dr. Wen Cheng - Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
Dr. Eric Nakakura - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. David Cooke - UC Davis Health
Dr. Mark Berry - Stanford Health Care
Dr. Richard Chang - Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
Dr. Raphael Bueno - UC Davis Health
Dr. Robert Cameron - UCLA Health
Dr. Erin Gillaspie - California Pacific Medical Center
Dr. Ralph Aye - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Mark Dylewski - Memorial Healthcare System
Dr. Alexander Chiu - California Pacific Medical Center
Dr. Patrick Ross - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Matthew Gubens - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Ankit Bharat - Northwestern Medicine
Dr. Justin D. Blasberg - Stanford Health Care
Dr. Michael J. Fisch - Stanford Health Care
Dr. Michael S. Mulligan - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Farid Gharagozloo - Florida Hospital Celebration Health
Dr. Douglas Liou - Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
Dr. Thomas Ng - California Pacific Medical Center
Dr. Jason Cohen - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Dr. Angela Cheng - Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
Dr. James Luketich - UPMC
Dr. Alexander Kim - Stanford Health Care
Dr. Stephen Broderick - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Joshua Sonett - NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
Dr. Michael J. Weyant - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Dr. Christopher T. Simmons - Stanford Health Care
Dr. Steven M. Albelda - Penn Medicine
Dr. Francis Spivy-Weber - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Benjamin Wei - Memorial Healthcare System
Dr. Jeffery H. Chipman - Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
Dr. Jarrod P. Predina - Penn Medicine
Dr. Christopher Morse - Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
Dr. Chaitan K. Narsule - Mount Sinai Hospital
Dr. William D. Bolton - UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Rodney Landreneau - UPMC
Dr. Leonard Y. Lee - Stanford Health Care
Dr. David L. Cooke - Stanford Health Care
Dr. Tsuyoshi Takahashi - Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
Dr. Farhood Farjah - Swedish Medical Center
Dr. Matthew J. Schuchert - UPMC
Dr. Michael J. Liptay - Loyola Medicine
Dr. Raphael Bueno - Brigham and Women's Hospital
Dr. Prasad Adusumilli - Memorial Sloan Kettering
