Thoracic Surgery

Good Samaritan Medical Center

Our board-certified thoracic surgeons provide expert care for the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases of the lung, esophagus, and chest wall with the latest minimally invasive techniques.

Our team works closely with other medical specialties including gastroenterology, pathology, radiology, and oncology to provide multidisciplinary, fully integrated care for each patient.

Our Team

Amanda Gale, PA

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Patient Information

We treat a wide variety of thoracic conditions that require surgery, such as:

  • Lung nodules
  • Lung cancer
  • Collapsed lung
  • Empyema
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Chest wall masses
  • Mediastinal masses
  • Pleural disease (effusions, mesothelioma)
  • Swallowing problems (GERD, achalasia)
  • Airway conditions
  • Tumors
  • Pneumothorax / rib fractures

We offer advanced treatments for thoracic conditions, such as:

  • Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)
  • Minimally invasive robotic assisted surgery using the daVinci ® robotic system.