Mount Sinai Doctors on Staten Island provides specialized thoracic (chest) surgery for conditions involving the lungs, esophagus, thymus, and other parts of the chest. Our thoracic surgeons diagnose and treat conditions that are cancerous and not cancerous. When appropriate, they use minimally invasive surgery, which uses smaller incisions than traditional open surgery.

Conditions We Treat

Our thoracic surgery team evaluates and treats conditions including:

• Lung cancer
• Esophageal cancer
• Thymic and thymus-related tumors
• Growths or tumors in the space between the lungs (mediastinal abnormalities and tumors)
• Neuroendocrine and carcinoid tumors (tumors that start in cells that make hormones or help control body functions)
• Chest wall masses and tumors that are not cancerous
• Fluid around the lungs (pleural effusion)
• Collapsed lung (pneumothorax)
• Hiatal and paraesophageal hernias (conditions in which part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm into the chest)
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also called acid reflux
• Achalasia and other swallowing disorders (conditions that make it difficult for food and liquids to move from the esophagus into the stomach)
• Diaphragmatic hernia (a condition in which an organ in the abdomen moves through an opening in the diaphragm into the chest)
• Myasthenia gravis (a condition that causes certain muscles to become weak and tire easily)

Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

If you need surgery, a minimally invasive approach may use smaller incisions and may reduce discomfort and recovery time. Our thoracic surgery specialists perform video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robot-assisted thoracic surgery for a range of chest conditions. These techniques can be used to treat cancerous and noncancerous conditions.

Personalized Care From a Team of Specialists

Your thoracic surgeon can work with specialists in cancer care, lung care, digestive care, imaging, and other areas to create a treatment plan based on your needs. You can receive care from specialists across the Mount Sinai Health System while staying close to home on Staten Island.

Whether you have a new diagnosis or need care for an ongoing chest condition, our team provides personalized care focused on your needs.

Book an Appointment with a Mount Sinai Doctors thoracic surgeon on Staten Island.