| Thoracic Surgery encompasses the operative, perioperative, and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus, and chest wall, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum, and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and treatment of injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty. |  | Marshal VanMeter, M.D.
Matthew Robinson, M.D., F.A.C.S. |