Information Coming Soon
Advances in the Treatment of Thoracic Diseases 2010:
Lung Cancer Management Strategies and Practice
Saturday, April 24, 2009
Hutton Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee
Welcome from the Faculty
We welcome you to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Department of Thoracic Surgery. We appreciate the trust that you have given us to provide the best and most optimal treatment for you. Our thoracic surgeons are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of tumors of the esophagus and chest with over 50 years of collective experience in the management of esophageal cancer. Our goal is to give you exceptional care using a multidisciplinary approach that considers every aspect of therapy. The team consists of thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, residents, nurses, nurse practitioners, medical students, case managers, physical therapists and dieticians.
Mission Statement
The Department of Thoracic Surgery supports the mission, vision, and credo of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center continues its leadership in medical education, research and patient care throughout the Southeast and the nation. Our mission is to bring the full measure of human knowledge, talent, and compassion to bear on the healing of the sick and injured and to advance health and wellness through excellence in patient care, education, and research.
We care for our patients and each other with compassion, excellence in surgery, and in a socially responsible manner, based upon new knowledge and continuous quality improvement.
We advance the comprehensive practice of thoracic surgery through research and by employing new and advanced technologies and treatment options. We provide an educational environment for our residents and students to enhance their abilities as future leaders in the field of thoracic surgery.
Contact Information
Vera Phelan
Assistant to the Chairman
Department of Thoracic Surgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
609 Oxford House
1313 21st Ave South
Nashville, TN 37232-4682
FOR PATIENT APPOINTMENTS: (615) 322-0064
FOR ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: (615) 343-9202
Fax: (615) 322-3079
Email: vera.phelan@vanderbilt.edu
