Esophageal & Thoracic Surgery

Rochester - Ambulatory Care Center at Strong Memorial Hospital

Our surgeons in the Division of Thoracic & Foregut Surgery, all members of the faculty of the University of Rochester School of Medicine, are nationally and internationally renowned specialists in diseases of the esophagus, stomach, lung, and chest cavity. They are board-certified surgeons and leaders in the diagnosis and management of:

Pulmonary Disease

• Lung and chest wall malignancies
• Benign lung diseases
• Pleural and pleural space disorders
• Thoracic trauma
• Mediastinal surgery

Foregut Disorders

• Esophageal/Gastric cancer
• Antireflux surgery
• Motility disorders

At the time of your appointment, please bring with you the following items:

• System Review Form, completed in full
• Physician Contact Letter, completed in full
• A Prior Authorization Form, if referred by an HMO physician
• Medical records
• X-rays and/or CT scans
• Insurance card(s)

If you do not have an authorization form from your HMO physician at the time of your visit, you will be responsible for payment at the time of your appointment.

If you do not have any type of insurance coverage, you will be responsible for payment at the time of your appointment. We accept cash or check.

It is important that you are on time for your appointment. If you are unable to keep this appointment, please notify the office as soon as possible.