About Us
Division of Thoracic Surgery
Top Rankings in U.S. News & World Report
UCLA Health has been ranked #1 in both California and Los Angeles for hospital-based patient care, according to a comprehensive assessment released on July 15, 2024.
Additionally, UCLA Health has once again secured a spot on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals , an exclusive list recognizing the top 20 hospitals and systems out of nearly 5,000 evaluated across 15 medical specialties and 20 common procedures and conditions. UCLA Health has proudly maintained its place on this prestigious national honor roll every year since the rankings began in 1990.
Among its many achievements, 12 UCLA Health medical specialties ranked in the nationwide, with pulmonology and lung surgery earning the #3 spot.
Our surgeons are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the thoracic cavity including the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, pleura, trachea and airways, diaphragm, and chest wall.
We practice at the forefront of the field, implementing modern techniques including video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS), laparoscopic surgery, image-guided surgery, and advanced endoscopy and bronchoscopy.
In addition to our commitment to clinical excellence, the UCLA Division of Thoracic Surgery is a leader in innovation via our multiple research programs, including clinical trials. We are also a highly-regarded training program in thoracic surgery.
At UCLA, we believe that multidisciplinary care results in the best outcomes. We collaborate with our expert colleagues in pulmonology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, gastroenterology, radiology, and nuclear medicine to provide you with the optimal care for your specific problem. Both cancer and benign cases are discussed in multidisciplinary conferences to achieve this goal.
We would like to thank you for your interest in UCLA Thoracic Surgery. Our site includes detailed descriptions of much of what we do and who we are. We are available at any time to answer further questions and assist with facilitating care.
We look forward to working together.