Title Thoracic surgery - Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center VHA health service name and description Patient friendly name Chest/lung surgery Common conditions esophageal and lung conditions, lung cancer, mesothelioma Description We perform chest surgery (also known as thoracic surgery) to treats conditions involving your chest, airway and esophagus. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID thoracicSurgery This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service Our thoracic surgeons provide state-of-the-art surgical techniques and cancer therapies that focus on your lungs and other organs of the chest. Many of our thoracic treatments also address problems with your esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach), your trachea (airway), and your chest wall (rib cage and breastbone). We treat a variety of conditions that include: Lung cancer and cancer of the esophagus Benign chest and lung tumors Pleural illnesses, like pneumothorax (collapsed lung) and infections of the pleura (the thin membrane that lines the chest wall and covers the lungs) Achalasia, which occurs when nerve damage prevents your esophagus from pushing food into your stomach) Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into your esophagus and irritates the lining Diseases of the thymus, a small organ beneath your breastbone that produces cells that support your immune system and fight cancer Appointments Is a referral required? Yes Are walkins accepted? No Is online scheduling available for this service? No Phone number for appointments Phone Type Phone Phone number 570-824-3521 Extension number 27963 Label Appointments Phone Type Phone Phone number 570-824-3521 Extension number 27964 Label Appointments Service location Address Address Building name/number Building 1 Wing, Floor, or Room Number Fifth floor, 5 East Street address Use the facility's street address? On Address United States Hours Provide specific hours for this service Hours Monday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Thursday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Contact info Use the general facility phone number Yes, display the general facility phone number Other phone numbers Phone Type Phone Phone number 570-824-3521 Extension number 27962 Label Thoracic surgery
VHA health service name and description Patient friendly name Chest/lung surgery Common conditions esophageal and lung conditions, lung cancer, mesothelioma Description We perform chest surgery (also known as thoracic surgery) to treats conditions involving your chest, airway and esophagus. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID thoracicSurgery This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service Our thoracic surgeons provide state-of-the-art surgical techniques and cancer therapies that focus on your lungs and other organs of the chest. Many of our thoracic treatments also address problems with your esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach), your trachea (airway), and your chest wall (rib cage and breastbone). We treat a variety of conditions that include: Lung cancer and cancer of the esophagus Benign chest and lung tumors Pleural illnesses, like pneumothorax (collapsed lung) and infections of the pleura (the thin membrane that lines the chest wall and covers the lungs) Achalasia, which occurs when nerve damage prevents your esophagus from pushing food into your stomach) Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into your esophagus and irritates the lining Diseases of the thymus, a small organ beneath your breastbone that produces cells that support your immune system and fight cancer