Thoracic Surgery

Our Team

Our dedicated team of surgeons, oncologists and nurses is here for you and your family. We'll help minimize pain and provide effective treatment as you begin the recovery process. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.

Hiran C. Fernando, MD
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Director, Center for Minimally Invasive Esophageal Therapies

Associate Professor of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine

Special Interests
Lung cancer therapy with minimally invasive lobectomy, segmentectomy, or percutaneus ablatation; robotic surgery; minimally invasive esophagectomy, laparoscopic and endoscopic (incisionless) surgery for reflux; achalasia and cryotherapy for airway and esophagus

Michael I. Ebright, MD
Director, Center for Thoracic Oncology
Co-Director, Lung Cancer CyberKnife Program

Attending Physician, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine

Special Interests
Thoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic malignancies including lung cancer; esophageal cancer; pulmonary metastasis; mediastinal tumors; minimally-invasive techniques including VATS lobectomy, CyberKnife and radiofrequency ablation; surgery for hyperhidrosis

Vrginia R. Litle, MD
Director, Barrett's Esophageal Program
Director, Translational Research

Attending Physician, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine

Special Interests
Thoracic surgeon specializing in management of benign and malignant esophageal diseases including Barrett's esophagus, achalasia and esophageal cancer; Minimally invasive esophageal surgery and endoscopic procedures including minimally invasive esophagectomy, endoscopic resection and Barrx ablation of Barrett's esophagus; VATS lobectomy for lung cancer, airway and esophageal stenting and laser treatment for palliation of lung and esophagus cancer