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Thoracic Surgery Clinic
Experts in Thoracic Conditions
The Stanford Division of Thoracic Surgery manages diseases of the lungs, esophagus/stomach, mediastinum, diaphragm, and chest wall. We aim to treat patients with the least invasive procedures available, offering surgical options that are not widely available in the community or even at many other academic medical centers. Our most commonly performed operations include lobectomy for lung cancer, esophagectomy for esophageal cancer, and thymectomy for thymic tumors or myasthenia gravis.
Based on our outstanding outcomes and the complex cases we treat, US News and World Report has named Stanford a "High Performing Hospital" in Lung Cancer Surgery. This places us among an elite handful of thoracic surgery programs in the United States.
Our Doctors
Care and Treatment of Thoracic Conditions
Surgical Outcome Reports
What are surgical outcome reports?
In an effort to improve the quality of healthcare, California hospitals are required by law to submit data on all isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures, which is analyzed to publicly report on measures of CABG surgery quality. Such measures include operative mortality (deaths as a result of surgery), risk-adjusted mortality rate (a measure of the mortality rate for an individual hospital compared to the average of a larger group of hospitals), and case volumes (number of procedures performed per year).
In addition, Stanford strives to closely monitor its outcome data for the other complex surgical procedures performed and voluntarily submits its clinical surgical data to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) National Adult Cardiac Surgery Database. This allows the surgical team to continually compare outcomes on all types of surgical procedures with hospitals nationwide. The combination of clinical data collected and STS national outcome reports is used to continually monitor performance and drive opportunities for outcomes improvement.
Together, these statistics are compiled in report form to assist healthcare consumers, referring physicians, and healthcare insurers compare and choose the most qualified hospitals based upon their surgical needs.
Why review outcome reports?
Choosing a qualified hospital can be a daunting task, especially in conjunction with the added burden of illness. Healthcare consumers are bombarded by the media with articles and reports touting excellent and innovative care provided by hospitals nationwide. But how do consumers determine which healthcare provider will truly meet their critical and diverse needs? Outcome reports provide objective numerical proof as opposed to subjective and potentially self-serving accolades. "The proof is in the pudding," and outcome reports provide true reflections of quality and value that other, less factual reporting methods may not.
Why choose Stanford for thoracic care?
We at Thoracic Surgery Clinic (part of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Stanford School of Medicine) know that every patient is unique and deserving of the best possible care. Our outcome reports and evidence-based awards for thoracic care consistently reflect our dedication to exceeding national standards of excellence as well as our commitment to best serve our patients.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
For Patients
PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
- Bring your photo ID and Insurance Card
- Maps, directions, parking, public transit options, and contact information
MEDICAL RELEASE
Please fax the Medical Record Release Form to your new patient coordinator. The medical release form is an authorization form for external facilities to release medical records to Stanford Health Care.
International Patients
Phone: +1 650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org
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For Health Care Professionals
PHYSICIAN HELPLINE
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.
You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.
For more information about our services, please contact Donna Yoshida at 650-721-2086 or Cliff David at 650-721-6400.
Submit a web referral form or fax a completed Referral Form with the following supporting documentation:
- Recent/relevant typed clinical notes/test results (history and physical, MRI/CT/X-ray results)
- Proof of insurance
- Authorization information (if required)
To request an appointment with one of our thoracic surgeons in Palo Alto, call 650-498-6000.
To request an appointment with one of our thoracic surgeons in Pleasanton, call 925-263-5747.