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Thoracic Surgery Clinic
at Cancer Care Outpatient Building
6202 Harry Hines Blvd., 9th Floor
Dallas, Texas 75235 (Directions)
214-645-7700
New Patient Appointment or 214-645-7700
The University Hospital Simmons Cancer Center Thoracic Surgery Clinic is one of the nation’s leading programs. Our expert team performs more than 600 open-heart procedures and more than 500 thoracic procedures each year.
Our surgeons are continuously involved in leading-edge research, which helps develop new therapies aimed at safely and effectively improving our patients’ quality of life. In addition, we are passionate about educating and training tomorrow’s cardiothoracic surgeons to be the best in the field.
Your First Appointment
Although we will make most of the arrangements for your appointment, there are a few things you can do to be prepared. Please:
- Bring your insurance information and/or a form of payment.
- Bring a list of your current prescriptions and over-the-counter (nonprescription) drugs, vitamins, or supplements, as well as a list of known drug allergies.
- Arrange for your medical records and X-rays to be sent to us, or bring them with you.
- Feel free to bring someone with you, ask questions, and take notes.
Meet Our North Texas Thoracic Surgery Providers
UT Southwestern's thoracic surgery team provides expert, personalized care to support each patient.
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Takashi Eguchi, M.D., Ph.D.
- Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
- Robotic Surgery for Thoracic Malignancies
- Single-port (SP) Robotic Surgery
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Kailee Hughes, M.S.N., APRN, AGACNP-BC
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
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Gene Legaspi, M.S.N., APRN, AGACNP-BC
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
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David B. Nelson, M.D.
- Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
- General Thoracic Surgery
- Complex Lung, Esophageal, Chest Wall, and Mediastinal Malignancies
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Scott Reznik, M.D.
- Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
- Lung & Esophageal Cancer
- Pulmonary/Lung-Chest Wall-Mediastinal-Pleural Nodules
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Aitua Salami, M.D., M.P.H.
- Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
- Thoracic Surgical Oncology
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Inderpal S. Sarkaria, M.D.
- Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
- General Thoracic Surgery
- Thoracic Surgical Oncology
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Melissa Thiele, M.S.N., APRN, AGACNP-BC
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
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John Waters, M.D.
- Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
- Lung Cancer
- General Thoracic Surgery
The Only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in North Texas
Simmons Cancer Center is the first and only medical center in North Texas to earn the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive designation.
This elite distinction, which is held by only about 50 cancer centers nationwide, recognizes innovative research and excellence in patient care. It is the gold standard for cancer programs.
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