James D. Luketich, MD, is the Henry T. Bahnson Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in all areas of thoracic oncology, including lung cancer, mediastinal malignancies, and esophageal cancer, as well as multidisciplinary management (combined chemotherapy/radiation/surgery) of esophagogastric carcinoma and lung cancer, and benign esophageal disease. Dr. Luketich is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Evan Alicuben is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alicuben is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Neil A. Christie, MD, is an assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and director of LIFE Bronchoscopy and Early Lung Cancer Detection Program. He specializes in select areas of thoracic surgery including minimally invasive thoracic surgery, antireflux surgery, fluorescent bronchoscopy, and thoracic stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Christie is board-certified in thoracic surgery. He received an undergraduate degree from Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. He then completed a medical degree at the University of Toronto. Dr. Christie completed a residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, and a fellowship in minimally invasive thoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Christie is a member of the Canadian Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Learn more about Dr. Christie's research interests. Dr. Christie is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Mesothelioma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Rabih Chaer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chaer is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

Raul Caso, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery and thoracic surgery and is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Caso completed his fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and medical degree at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Caso is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Mediastinal Tumor, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Endoscopy.

Arwind Koimattur is a Thoracic Surgeon in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koimattur is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Claudio Lima is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lima earned his medical degree from Espirito Santo Federal University in Brazil and completed residencies at Buffalo General Hospital and UPMC, followed by a fellowship in pediatric cardiovascular surgery at The Children’s Hospital Denver. He is an assistant professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and previously served as director of cardiovascular surgery at UPMC Mercy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Dr. Levesque is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in malignant and benign diseases of the chest and foregut, including the lungs, pleura, esophagus, and mediastinum. She has expertise in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic and antireflux surgery; as well as complex endoscopic and bronchoscopic therapies. Her top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Hiatal Hernia.

Victor O. Morell, MD, joined UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh as chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2004. He is a skilled surgeon, administrator, researcher, and educator. In May 2011, Dr. Morell was appointed co-director of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. He also serves as vice chair and director of cardiovascular services for the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Morell is board-certified in general surgery and in thoracic surgery. His top areas of expertise are Situs Inversus, Heart Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

Bari Murtuza, MD, PhD, specializes in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Murtuza received his medical degree from the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine and completed residencies at Royal College of Surgeons of England and Royal Brompton Hospital, followed by fellowships at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, and Emory University School of Medicine. His top area of expertise is Heart Transplant.

Shruthi Thiagarajasubramanian is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Aberrant Subclavian Artery, Carotid Artery Disease, and Aortic Dissection.

Lawrence Sullivan is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Venkat Machiraju is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Luciana da Fonseca da Silva is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. da Fonseca da Silva earned her medical degree from Federal University of Juiz de Fora and her doctoral degree from Federal University of Sao Paulo. She completed a residency and fellowship at Beneficencia Portuguesa Hospital.

José Pedro da Silva, MD, is surgical director of the Da Silva Center for Ebstein's Anomaly within the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is also a visiting professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Dr. Mario Castro-Medina is a pediatric and adult cardiothoracic surgeon. He is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He received his medical degree from the Universidad Autόnoma de Nuevo Leόn and completed his residency at the University Hospital “José E. Gonzalez” UANL. He then completed a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship in the High Specialty Medical Unit in Monterrey. Dr. Castro-Medina continued his training with a cardiovascular and valve fellowship at the University of Texas Houston Health Science Center at Memorial Hermann Hospital. He then completed a pediatric cardiac surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Richard Tang, MD, specializes in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. He practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh - Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Tang received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at McGill University Health Centre, followed by a fellowship at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Sriram Vijayapuri is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

David Lerberg is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Albert Guerrero is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.