The Division of Thoracic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, includes an accomplished group of specialists in the field of thoracic surgery. Members of the division complete more than 700 surgeries, encompassing open and minimally invasive chest wall, esophageal, mediastinal, and pulmonary procedures.

The division includes experts in:

• Minimally invasive thoracic surgery/robotic thoracic surgery
• Diaphragmatic disorders
• Thoracic oncology
• Esophageal disease and disorders
• Transplantation
• Pectus and chest wall deformities
• Chest wall tumors
• Thoracic outlet syndrome

Division members collaborate with other specialists in oncology, cardiovascular surgery, transplant, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and gastroenterology. Through this collaboration, the division offers comprehensive and individualized care for patients.

Faculty

In addition to caring for patients in their clinical practices, Mayo Clinic’s faculty members are committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. All faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are well-regarded in their field. You will have direct access to these individuals throughout your training program.

Visiting professors and lecturers

The division hosts prominent guest lecturers each year to present on the most up-to-date topics in surgery and patient care.