Thoracic Surgery
Nationally recognized thoracic surgeons provide expert surgical treatment options
The thoracic surgeons at Loyola Medicine, including Zaid Abdelsattar, MD, James Lawrence Lubawski, MD, Wissam Raad, MD, and Julia Coughlin, MD frequently work with other specialists using a team-based, multidisciplinary approach and use minimally invasive surgical options, including robotic surgery, to treat conditions of the lungs, chest, diaphragm and esophagus.
Loyola Medicine is also nationally recognized for its expertise in diagnosing and treating a range of thoracic and cardiovascular conditions while providing integrated services for optimal patient care.
Thoracic Surgery Sub-specialties
Lung and Thoracic Cancers
Our program combines compassionate, multidisciplinary care with research when treating patients with these cancers.
More informationChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a general term for several different progressive lung conditions that can interfere with normal breathing.
More informationChest Cancer
Tumors can develop within the chest cavity and some can be benign and not harmful. However, some can be malignant (cancerous) and interfere with lung function.
More informationMesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that occurs in the tissue that lines the body (usually the chest and abdomen) and internal organs like the lungs and heart.
More informationEsophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is the presence of an abnormal tumor in the esophagus of the gastrointestinal tract.
More informationMediastinal Masses
The mediastinum is the area of the chest that separates the lungs and contains the heart, aorta, trachea and thymus. Both benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) tumors or masses can form in this area.
More informationFeatured Thoracic Surgery Videos
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Thoracic Surgeon Treats Rare, Watermelon-sized Chest Tumor
Loyola Medicine's multidisciplinary team helped perform life-saving treatment for patient with a watermelon sized tumor in his chest.
Lung Cancer Screening: Early Detection Can Save Your Life
Lung cancer is highly treatable when caught early with a lung cancer screening. Learn about early detection of lung cancer.