Lung Surgery (Thoracic)
Thoracic Surgery is used to help treat diseases as well as injury to the lungs, esophagus and chest. The most common reasons people require thoracic surgery include lung cancer, esophageal cancer and hiatus hernia or reflux.
At Lakeridge Health, we're home to the Central East Regional Thoracic Program where our highly skilled surgical experts provide comprehensive thoracic surgery care, including small incision or minimally invasive operations, for the entire region at our Oshawa site.
Do you think you may have lung or esophageal cancer?
The Central East Regional Thoracic Program partners with the Thoracic Diagnostic Assessment Program to provide patients with a suspicion of lung and esophageal cancer timely access to diagnosis and treatment, close to home.
Our clinics are located across the region, including Peterborough, Oshawa and Scarborough. Learn more about the Thoracic Diagnostic Assessment Program.
Do you live in the West Durham/Scarborough Area?
If you think you may have lung or esophageal cancer and you live in West Durham or Scarborough, you may be a good fit for a service that we offer in partnership with Michael Garron Hospital
Speak to your doctor about the Michael Garron Hospital - Lakeridge Health Thoracic Collaboration.
Depending upon where you live, you could be matched with:
- The Thoracic Diagnostic Assessment Program at Lakeridge Health or
- The Chest Diagnostic Assessment Unit at Michael Garron Hospital.
You will be quickly seen by our thoracic experts who will care for you, from diagnosis to treatment, right here in your own community.
Please use this referral form for the Michael Garron Hospital - Lakeridge Health Thoracic Collaboration.
After Your Surgery is Booked
Please contact your surgeon's office directly if you need more information about your booking.
On the Day of Your Surgery
Come to Lakeridge Health Oshawa. From the main lobby, take the escalator to the second floor. The Surgical Registration Desk is located through the doors to the right.
After Your Surgery is Booked
Please contact your surgeon's office directly if you need more information about your booking.
On the Day of Your Surgery
Come to Lakeridge Health Oshawa. From the main lobby, take the escalator to the second floor. The Surgical Registration Desk is located through the doors to the right.