SLUCare cardiothoracic surgeons are renowned experts in the treatment of heart and lung diseases, offering some of the most advanced care in the St. Louis region. Our team offers surgeries as delicate as heart and lung transplantation for the very young to complex procedures for adults, such as surgical treatment for lung cancer, esophageal cancer or tumors in the chest.
Learn more about SLUCare Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Our cardiothoracic team includes Dr. Joseph Platz and Dr. Nirmal Veeramachaneni, who treat adult patients for conditions affecting the lungs, chest wall, esophagus and mediastinum (chest cavity). Our doctors are skilled in the use of minimally invasive techniques, such as thoracoscopy and laparoscopy, to reduce patients’ pain, shorten hospital stays, and help patients return to normal activities more quickly.
As part of an academic medical practice, our cardiothoracic surgeons work with specialists in gastroenterology, oncology, pulmonology, critical care medicine and radiation oncology to develop individualized treatment plans and deliver coordinated patient care. We take time to listen to your concerns and offer clear explanations about your condition and treatment options.
Meet Our Adult Thoracic Surgeons
St. Mary’s Surgical and Specialties
1035 Bellevue Ave, Suite 500
St Louis, MO 63117
314-925-4770
See Map
Center for Specialized Medicine
1225 South Grand Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63104
314-617-2000
See Map