Division of Thoracic Surgery

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Our expert thoracic surgeons employ the latest and most effective surgical techniques in treating chest diseases, such as:
City of Hope®’s minimally invasive techniques play a major role in diagnosis and treatment of thoracic cancers, ranging from lung biopsy to lung resection to esophageal removal and reconstruction, using the robotic da Vinci Surgical System. Minimally invasive approaches are used whenever possible and may result in quicker recovery times and fewer surgical complications.
 
Patients benefit from an integrated approach to managing conditions affecting the lungs and thoracic cavity: a coordinated effort between all members of the treatment team determines the need for postsurgery follow-up with radiation and/or chemotherapy to ensure the best possible outcomes.
 

The extensive experience and unique training of our thoracic surgeons also mean they can handle more complex cases that may be deemed inoperable elsewhere.

Our Thoracic Surgery Team

 
Loretta Erhunmwunsee, M.D.
Loretta Erhunmwunsee, M.D.
Thoracic Surgeon; Vice President, Chief Health Access and Community Enrichment Officer

Loretta Erhunmwunsee, M.D., F.A.C.S., is the Vice President and Chief Health Access and Community Enrichment Officer at City of Hope Medical Center where she leads the development and implementation of strategy that addresses health disparities and that fosters inclusion across the City of Hope

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Abigail Fong, M.D., M.B.A
Abigail Fong, M.D., M.B.A
Surgeon

Dr. Abigail Fong, M.D., M.B.A, is an assistant clinical professor in the department of surgery. 

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Jae Y. Kim, M.D.
Jae Y. Kim, M.D.
Thoracic Surgeon

Jae Y. Kim, M.D., is the chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery and an associate professor in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Kim specializes in esophageal cancer and lung cancer, robotic surgery, mesothelioma and thymoma.

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Dan J. Raz, M.D., M.A.S.
Dan J. Raz, M.D., M.A.S.
Thoracic Surgeon

Dan Raz, M.D., M.A.S., is co-director of the Lung Cancer and Thoracic Oncology Program and a professor in the Division of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Raz specializes in esophageal and lung cancer surgery – and in raising public awareness about cancer risks.

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