Division of Thoracic Surgery

Department of Surgery

About

Message from the Chief, Dr. Madelaine Plourde

"The Division of Thoracic Surgery is made up of a diverse group of dedicated surgeons committed to advancing thoracic surgical care. We see a large volume of patients each year with the majority diagnosed with lung cancer. Our surgeons are involved in multiple working groups at local, provincial and national levels to maintain a position at the forefront of our specialty. Our Division values education at all levels and offers opportunities in clinical and basic science research. We look forward to welcoming students, residents and fellows to participate in a variety of clinic activities as a member of our team.

Dalhousie's Division of Thoracic Surgery

Our Division comprises of 7 faculty members with expertise in diseases of the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, chest wall and diaphragm.  We collaborate with multiple specialties with the goal of providing multidisciplinary personalized care for malignant and benign diseases.

We serve a combined mission as sole quaterny care provider for Thoracic Surgery in Nova Scotia and partner with Dalhousie University for education and research. Our vision is to be an innovator in Thoracic Surgery, provide excellence in education and be the research center for the Maritime Provinces. We aim to better serve our community based on our core values of transparency, accountability, teamwork and quality. We promote a supportive learning environment and foster mentorship with our learners.

Mission

Whereas, The Division of Thoracic Surgery through the Department of Surgery and Nova Scotia Health serve a combined mission as sole quaterny care thoracic surgery provider in Nova Scotia and partner to Dalhousie Unviersity for education and research.  Our vision is to become a provider and innovator for thoracic surgery, in addition to an education center of excellence and reaserch cnetre for the Maritime Provinces.  We aim to better serve our community based onour core values of transparency, accountability, teamwork and quality.  We promote a supportive learning environment iwth a commitment to maintain diversity and inclusion to reflect the members of our community.