Thoracic Surgery

Advanced thoracic care right here in your community

Specialty Thoracic Surgery

When you have a condition that affects your breathing, digestion or swallowing, you may benefit from the care of a thoracic surgeon. Experts at Anna Jaques Hospital can diagnose and treat conditions that impact the organs in your chest, including the lungs and esophagus.

You also receive advanced care for cancerous and noncancerous conditions at the Thoracic Clinic at Anna Jaques Cancer Center.

Comprehensive, Collaborative Care

When you come to Anna Jaques for thoracic surgery, you get care from many experts. Depending on your specific condition, we partner with specialists in heart and vascular care and lung and respiratory care.

Our teams perform minimally invasive procedures whenever appropriate.

We offer a range of these and other treatments:

  • Esophageal surgery
  • Hernia repair
  • Lung and esophageal cancer surgery
  • Pulmonary surgery

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Conditions We Treat

Our thoracic specialists manage a wide range of conditions.
  • Achalasia
  • Acid reflux
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Complex airways diseases
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Emphysema
  • Esophageal disease
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Heartburn
  • Hiatal hernia
  • Lung cancer
  • Pleural disease

Services & Specialties

At Anna Jaques, you can expect comprehensive care for your thoracic surgery. We work closely with these and other specialists to make sure you receive the best possible care. 

Meet Our Thoracic Surgeons

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Michael Kent, MD Specialty Thoracic Surgery

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 To speak with a member of our thoracic surgery team, please call us.