For Referring Physicians

The University of Michigan's Section of Thoracic Surgery provides a comprehensive outpatient and inpatient service - both diagnostic and therapeutic - for patients with surgical diseases of the trachea, lung, mediastinum, diaphragm, and esophagus including reflux and its complications, neuromotor abnormalities, and tumors. Care for adult patients requiring lung transplantation and lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema is also provided. Thoracoscopic (video-assisted) thoracic surgery is performed routinely for lung and pleural biopsies and the treatment of hyperhidrosis by sympathetectomy.

We are committed to improving our patient and referring physician satisfaction. Using established algorithms, our clerical staff gather pertinent information regarding patients referred to us, so that data can be reviewed prior to the office visit, thereby expediting the actual consultation with us. The patient's visit is coordinated so that when possible, additional studies such as CT scans, barium swallow, pulmonary function tests, etc., as well as necessary consultations, are obtained on the same day. Educational videotapes, brochures, support groups, and other sources of information are available to our patients.

• What We Do
• Setting Up Appointments (pdf)
• Discharge Patient Instructions
• Related Websites
• Consult Request Guidelines
• Patient Questionnaire (PDF)
• Medical History Questionnaire (PDF)