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Welcome to the Sentara Thoracic Surgery Center at Sentara Heart Hospital
About the Thoracic Surgery Center
The thoracic surgeons at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital/Sentara Heart Hospital specialize in the
Through 2007, the Thoracic Surgery Center at Sentara Heart Hospital was one of only two programs in the state, and currently the only one in Hampton Roads, that tracks its quality thoracic outcomes against data from a national recognized quality database.
For 2005 and 2006, the mortality rate for lobectomy has been zero compared with the national 1.5%mortality rate. | diagnosis, treatment and management of all diseases of the lungs and chest, including lung cancer. Our multidisciplinary team of specialists collaborates to provide dedicated, high-quality care supported by our experience, outcomes and resources. All of our thoracic surgeons are specialty trained and board-certified to ensure thorough knowledge of their area of expertise. Our outcomes and experience speak for themselves; visit our "Why Choose the Sentara Thoracic Surgery Center" for details on our outcomes and experience.
We are committed to working with you to establish a comprehensive treatment plan shortly after your first visit. We are here to ease the referral process; we’ll work to coordinate appointments for immediate access that includes a complete workup and individualized treatment plan.
To contact the Sentara Thoracic Surgery Center at Sentara Heart Hospital call (757) 388-LUNG (5864) or toll free 1 (866) 448-LUNG (5864).
Surgeons performing a lobectomy at the Sentara Thoracic Surgery Center at Sentara Heart Hospital. |
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Find out more about the Sentara Thoracic Surgery Center:
 Accessing the Sentara Thoracic Surgery Center
Why Choose the Sentara Thoracic Surgery Center?
- Experience
- Outcomes
- Credentials
- Cutting Edge Technology
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
Research at the Sentara Thoracic Surgery Center
Sentara Thoracic Surgery Center's care is provided by the Mid-Atlantic Cardiothoracic Surgeons (MACTS):
 Joseph R. Newton, Jr., M.D., Medical Director
Kirk J. Fleischer, M.D.
Michael F. McGrath, M.D.
For more information on diseases or treatments relating to thoracic surgery:
Diseases and Treatments
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