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The Division of Thoracic Surgery at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston Massachusetts provides diagnostic and treatment services to patients with benign and malignant neoplasms and other disorders of the lung, esophagus, mediastinum and chest wall. Treatment for chronic pulmonary diseases with evaluation for single and double-lung transplantation is also available. The Division conducts the Emphysema Clinic where patients are evaluated for lung volume reduction surgery. The Division also participates in the Thoracic Oncology Program, a joint venture between Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for treatment of malignant diseases.
The Program provides patients with evaluation by a multidisciplinary team including specialists from surgery, medical oncology, pulmonary medicine, radiation oncology, and radiology. The Division offers innovative surgical treatment with videothoracoscopy, brachytherapy and laser bronchoscopy as well as traditional surgical procedures. All surgeons are on staff at BWH and the DFCI.
Learn more about the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Here you can find useful information such as staff biographies and where we are located with driving & public transporation directions. Also you can use our online form to request information.
Learn about the various programs and therapies offered, such as the International Pleural Mesothelioma Program, Lung Transplant Program and Photodynamic Therapy.
Articles written by our staff as well as links to additional publications located outside of our website.
The Division of Thoracic Surgery offers lectures and CME Courses. You can also learn about our Residency and Fellowship opportunities, and our work with Research and Clinical Trials.
More information about our location as well as directions and information about local accommodations. Learn more about what to expect at your first appointment and information about scheduling.
The Division of Thoracic Surgery of the Brigham and Women's Hospital offers comprehensive medical and nursing care to all patients admitted to the Thoracic Surgery Service.
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Division of Thoracic Surgery
Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 732-6824
