Thoracic Surgery

We are dedicated to the prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the chest. We specialize in state-of-the-art minimally invasive and traditional approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of cancerous and benign disorders of the lungs, trachea, esophagus, chest wall, diaphragm, and mediastinum.

Through a unique partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital, we are able to provide highly skilled thoracic surgical care at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and can expedite transfer to Massachusetts General Hospital, if needed. 

Using the latest surgical techniques, our surgeons perform a wide variety of thoracic surgical procedures, using minimally invasive approaches when possible. At Wentworth-Douglass, you can rest easy knowing you are in the capable hands of an experienced, multidisciplinary care team - led by extraordinary thoracic surgeons.

Chest Clinic

The Chest Clinic brings specialists together in one location to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team approach for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the chest including lung and esophageal cancers, infections and more.

Other Services

Hyperhidrosis, or Excessive Sweating, occurs when the body creates more perspiration than needed to cool itself. Sometimes this condition is so severe it can impact a person’s daily life.

There are many treatment options available for managing excessing sweating, including medications. Surgery may be an option for patients with severe hyperhidrosis affecting mainly the palms, who have failed nonsurgical treatments. Thoracic Surgery Specialists uses minimally invasive surgical techniques for appropriate patients.