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 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 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 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 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 × Safely Get the Care You Need We are ready to help you stay healthy with many same-day appointments available and are taking every precaution to ensure your safety. To make an appointment, call 303.398.1355 or schedule online today. COVID-19 Testing and Care Swab (PCR) and Antibody testing appointments can be booked online and are available with results in 24-48 hours. If you are experiencing symptoms, we have same-day appointments in our adult and pediatric COVID-19 treatment clinics in dedicated areas. We also offer care for those who have had COVID-19 in our Center for Post-COVID-19 Care and Recovery. Learn more about our specialized COVID-19 care. Vaccine Information The vaccine has arrived and we are working through Colorado’s state-guided phases of vaccination. Visit our COVID-19 Vaccines page for more information on timing and availability. 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