Thoracic Surgery Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Thoracic surgery may be recommended to diagnose or treat a lung or chest condition. As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, National Jewish Health has thoracic surgeons who specialize in performing complex procedures of the lungs, chest, diaphragm, trachea and esophagus. Our highly trained thoracic surgeons work with you to ensure the best possible outcome for your surgery or procedure. Surgical Procedures Chest wall deformation repair (pectus excaratum) Lung biopsies Lung cancer surgery Lung nodule resection and surgery Lung volume reduction surgery Mediastinoscopy Paralyzed diaphragm repair (hemidiaphragm plication) Post-deployment lung disease Reflux Surgery (Nissen fundoplication and other non-invasive types of anti-reflux therapy) Tracheoplasty for tracheobronchomalacia Tracheal dilations and resections for tracheal stenosis Doctors John D. Mitchell, MD + × John D. Mitchell, MD John D. Mitchell, MD, is a surgeon at National Jewish Health. Dr. Mitchell is in the Division of Specialty Services. Thoracic Surgeon Professor Thoracic Surgery Clinic View Full Profile Make an Appointment Elizabeth Klopper, MPH, MMSc, PA-C + × Elizabeth Klopper, MPH, MMSc, PA-C Elizabeth Klopper, MPH, is a physician assistant at National Jewish Health. Ms. Klopper is in the Division of Specialty Services. Physician Assistant Thoracic Surgery Clinic Division of Specialty Services View Full Profile Make an Appointment Michael J. Weyant, MD + × Michael J. Weyant, MD Michael J. Weyant, MD, is a surgeon at National Jewish Health. Dr. Weyant is in the Division of Specialty Services. Thoracic Surgeon Associate Professor Thoracic Surgery Clinic View Full Profile Make an Appointment Christopher Scott, MD + × Christopher Scott, MD Christopher Scott, MD, is a surgeon at National Jewish Health. Dr. Scott is in the Division of Specialty Services. Assistant Professor Thoracic Surgery Clinic Division of Specialty Services View Full Profile Make an Appointment Joy Wahl, RN, BSN, CMSRN + × Joy Wahl, RN, BSN, CMSRN Joy Wahl, RN, is a certified medical-surgical nurse at National Jewish Health. Ms. Wahl is in the Division of Specialty Services. Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse Division of Specialty Services View Full Profile Make an Appointment Robert A. Meguid, MPH, MD + × Robert A. Meguid, MPH, MD Robert A. Meguid, MPH, is a surgeon at National Jewish Health. Dr. Meguid is in the Division of Specialty Services. Thoracic Surgeon Assistant Professor of Surgery Thoracic Surgery Clinic Division of Specialty Services View Full Profile Make an Appointment View all (6) doctors specializing in Thoracic Surgery Find a Doctor Clinical Trials For more than 100 years, National Jewish Health has been committed to finding new treatments and cures for diseases. Search our clinical trials. Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked as one of the top two hospitals in pulmonology every year since U.S. News & World Report included this category in its annual “Best Hospitals” survey Ranked in the top 1 percent of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to more than 300 active clinical trials 121-year history of focus on care, research and education serving thousands of patients with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment We Are Open and Here for You × Our specialty care clinics for adults and children are open and ready to serve you. Your health is important, and that means taking care of your existing health care issues. To make an appointment, call 303.398.1355 or make an appointment online. Patient Safety As we schedule appointments, including necessary procedures, we're taking every precaution to ensure your safety. All staff and providers are required to wear masks and other personal protective equipment, and our facilities are continually cleaned using enhanced sterilization procedures. As best practice for all patients, COVID-19 patients are cared for in separate, dedicated units. Patients and visitors are screened upon arrival and are required to wear masks. Patients may have only one visitor accompany them to appointments. Please bring your own face mask to wear (cannot be a bandana or scarf, but can be a cloth mask). Expanded COVID-19 Testing and Care Available Testing and care for adults and children who may currently have or are recovering from COVID-19 is available. COVID-19 Testing, Care & Resources Close
Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked as one of the top two hospitals in pulmonology every year since U.S. News & World Report included this category in its annual “Best Hospitals” survey Ranked in the top 1 percent of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to more than 300 active clinical trials 121-year history of focus on care, research and education serving thousands of patients with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment