Thoracic surgery is a very specialized area of medicine involving operations on the lungs, the lining of the lung (called the pleura), the esophagus, the chest wall and the mediastinum, that few medical institutions in the country offer. Our experience in thoracic surgery is extensive, with our surgeons performing hundreds of surgeries each year. Most thoracic surgeries performed at Inova use the latest minimally invasive techniques. These techniques require that our surgeons be at the forefront of the newest technologies such as robotic surgery and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS).

Do you have questions about thoracic surgery at Inova? For more information about thoracic surgery contact christy.schatz@inova.org

Inova’s expert thoracic surgeons work hand-in-hand with many specialists, including our Interventional Pulmonology team to diagnose and treat lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. Thoracic Surgeons Medical Director Watch Video Michael J Weyant, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records.

Advancing Clinical Care Through Research Research for Advanced Lung Disease The Advanced Lung Disease Research Program was established in 1996 and has grown exponentially since then. Our site participates in numerous clinical trials for a variety of lung diseases including interstitial lung disease, lung transplantation, pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and non-CF bronchiectasis. This includes industry sponsored clinical trials, Inova investigator initiated studies, and research collaborations.

Lung Research Team Thank you in advance for your consideration and interest in our research. Together our combined efforts can make a difference in your future health, and the future health of others dealing with life-threatening lung disease. Our team's first priority is you and your family. We are happy to answer questions and address your concerns.

What Is a Clinical Trial? Expand Content A clinical trial is a thorough and carefully controlled evaluation of a new medical test or treatment. Before a clinical trial begins, the treatment must show that it has potential benefit. It also must meet rigorous government standards and scientific requirements for safety, and have acceptable side effects. Ultimately, the only way to determine the true benefit and safety of a treatment is to test it on people with the disease or condition for which the treatment was developed.