Thoracic surgery in Nashville, Tennessee
Having a team of care providers you can trust is an essential part of your healing journey. Our team at Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates has years of experience diagnosing and treating simple and complex lung diseases, including lung cancer. You can rely on us to provide high-quality care using state-of-the-art technology and minimally invasive techniques.
Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates delivers world-class cancer care close to home in partnership with Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare.
Pulmonology and thoracic surgery in Middle Tennessee
Our thoracic specialists are proud to offer you preoperative, operative and critical care to treat conditions related to the chest and lungs.
Our doctors
At TriStar Medical Group, our providers are wholly devoted to bringing you excellent, individualized care at every one of our locations.
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About Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates
We provide comprehensive surgical services to treat a range of chest and lung conditions, including lung and esophageal cancer, as well as diseases of the diaphragm. Our doctors approach care with a patient-centered model so you stay informed, confident and comfortable throughout the process of obtaining a diagnosis, creating a treatment plan and navigating recovery. We proudly offer care at several of our locations around the Nashville area, including Smyrna, Dickson and Hermitage, Tennessee. Office hours are from 7:30am to 4:00pm, but may vary slightly by location.
Pulmonary conditions we treat
Our doctors are committed to providing you with exceptional thoracic care. We specialize in airway management and treating pathological conditions of the lungs, esophagus and chest wall, including chest injuries, abnormalities of the great vessels in the chest, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm and pericardium. No matter what care you require, our specialists are prepared to give you the treatment you deserve.
Other conditions we diagnose and treat include:
- Benign esophageal diseases
- Benign lung diseases
- Chest wall disorders
- Diseases of the diaphragm
- Esophageal cancer and disease
- Hyperhidrosis (abnormal sweating)
- Lung cancer
- Lung nodules
- Mediastinal Lesions
- Pleural disease
- Thymic disease and disorders
- Tracheal disease
Thoracic surgery we offer
We offer several types of endocrine procedures to treat the thyroid and parathyroid, as well as a range of thoracic surgical treatments, including:
- Bronchoscopy — a procedure used to examine the lungs and air passages
- Mediastinoscopy — a procedure used to examine the area between the lungs
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Thoracoscopy — a procedure used to examine and/or treat the pleural and thoracic cavities
- Thoracotomy — a procedure that involves opening the chest
- Tumor removal
Our thoracic specialists
When it comes to treating cancer, catching it at an early stage is vital. We are proud to offer a new robotic bronchoscopy technique that helps us detect lung cancer at an earlier stage. This bronchoscope allows our doctors to locate and biopsy nodules in real time with unprecedented accuracy.
In addition, our thoracic surgeons are trained to perform a range of robot-assisted surgical procedures. Robotic surgery allows our surgeons to operate with greater precision using smaller incisions than what is possible with traditional surgery. Benefits of robotic surgery include:
- Faster recovery times
- Less blood loss
- Less pain
- Less risk of infection
- Less scarring
- Shorter hospital stays
Visiting our team
The Nashville location is conveniently located adjacent to the TriStar Centennial Medical Center Campus and next to Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Tristar Health.
Preparing for your visit
We strive to inform patients about financial expectations regarding healthcare services and prepare them for upcoming procedures.
Medicare annual wellness visits
Your annual wellness visit is a free benefit covered by Medicare.
Your annual wellness visit is a free benefit covered by Medicare.