Skilled Care for the Lungs and Chest

Conditions that affect the thoracic (chest) region of the body can be extremely complex. They may encompass multiple organs, damage the lungs or bring risks to your aorta, the heart’s largest artery.

At Baton Rouge General, we offer expertise in both thoracic surgery and in using minimally invasive treatments. We offer video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and robotic surgery, which allows doctors to use robot-assisted tools to perform very precise treatment.

Unparalleled Thoracic Care, Amazing Results

Our team of skilled cardiothoracic surgeons works closely with heart and vascular (blood and circulatory system) surgeons and cardiologists (heart specialists) to provide exceptional treatment for heart, chest, lung and circulatory conditions.

During your treatment with us, you’ll have access to:

• Heart, vascular and thoracic surgeons
• Interventional cardiologists who provide minimally invasive treatments
• Intensive care doctors
• Cardiac rehabilitation including physical therapy, pulmonary and cardiac rehab
• Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapists
• Dieticians
• Pharmacists with expertise in caring for people after thoracic surgeries

Thoracic Conditions We Treat

Our team is skilled in handling a variety of chest and lung conditions. Whenever possible, we emphasize minimally invasive techniques – treatments such as VATS (video-assisted thoracic surgery) and robotic-assisted surgery.