Thoracic Surgery

Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Yacoub may see patients in California for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.