The Providence Thoracic Surgery Program provides specialized surgical treatment for disorders of chest organs, particularly the lungs and esophagus. As a part of Providence’s Thoracic Oncology Program, the surgery program is focused on excellent, combined-specialist care of cancer patients. We are proud of our accomplishments and our national reputation for thoracic surgery care.
The program's designated multidisciplinary team consists of surgeons, nurses, operating room technicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, counselors and pharmacy experts. This diverse team of medical professionals share a common goal of improving patient care and post-surgery outcomes for patients with chest cancers and other diseases. The program achieves its goals through continual scientific innovation, expert operative care and through standardized care that emphasizes treatments that are grounded in the most solid scientific evidence.
Support Services
For assistance locating cancer services, resources and support at Providence Cancer Center, please call Krista Nelson, MSW, Krista Nelson, MSW, Providence Portland patient advocate, at 503-215-3204 or Toni Lonning, LCSW, Providence St. Vincent patient advocate, at 503-216-2280.
Providence Thoracic Surgery Program exceeds national benchmarks
The outcomes of major lung cancer surgeries such as lobectomies and pneumonectomies are better when performed by a Providence Thoracic Surgeon, according to 2005 to 2007 data released by Providence Thoracic Surgery Program. Listen to an interview with medical director John Handy, M.D., attend a public forum on lung cancer and review the data.
Providence Launches Chest Watch for High School Students to Observe Live Lung Surgery
Providence Portland Medical Center offers high school students the opportunity to field trip to the hospital where students and teachers can observe a live surgery – a lung cancer procedure - taking place in one of the hospital’s operating rooms.
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Providence Portland Medical Center offers high school students the opportunity to field trip to the hospital where students and teachers can 