Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic surgery can address problems affecting the chest (thorax), including the lungs, and trachea.

Overview

From our Center for Navigational Bronchoscopy to our use of cryoanalgesia, Elliot Hospital’s experienced thoracic surgery team offers the most innovative health care solutions to create a unique treatment plan for you.

Led by Dr. Curtis Quinn, board-certified in surgery and thoracic surgery and a leader in cardiothoracic surgery and minimally invasive robotic-assisted lung cancer surgery, our multidisciplinary team recognizes that personalized medicine blends compassion with education to empower your decision-making and improve your outcomes.

Conditions We Treat

  • Lung masses, lesions, nodules, and suspicious infiltrates
  • Lung Cancer
  • Emphysema
  • Empyema
  • Thymic disorders (Myasthenia Gravis, Thymoma)
  • Sarcoma
  • Bleb disease
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Pneumothorax
  • Mesothelioma
  • Pleural effusion

Our Treatments

  • Lung resection
  • Lung reductions and endobronchial valve placement
  • Lobectomy
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Thoracotomy
  • Mediastinoscopy
  • Cryoanalgesia
  • PleurX drainage system
  • Mediport placement

Related Services

Surgery

Our board-certified, experienced surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgical technologists provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive surgical care.

Learn More

Lung Cancer Screening

Low-dose CT lung screening is an easy, noninvasive CT (computed tomography) scan of the lungs that requires a minimal amount of radiation exposure and is performed in just a few minutes.

Learn More

Cancer Care

The Solinsky Center for Cancer Care at The Elliot incorporates radiation oncology, medical oncology, state-of-the-art technology, and skilled healthcare providers in an accessible and comforting environment for comprehensive care close to home.

Learn More

News

Health Care Topic Blog

Planning for the Future: Why You Need Advance Directives

Apr 4, 2025

Leadership Story Health Care Topic Blog

A Passion for Care: Leeann Sims, RN, on the Joys and Challenges of Labor and Delivery Nursing

Apr 4, 2025

News Announcements

Elliot Health System Welcomes Four New Providers in Neurology, Substance Use Disorder Services, Surgical Services, and Primary Care

Apr 1, 2025

Health Care Topic Blog

What Does a Heart Attack Feel Like and How Can You Prevent It?

Mar 31, 2025
See All News