The Division of Thoracic Surgery provides seamless, evidence-based care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. Through close collaboration across disciplines, we deliver advanced surgical interventions, including minimally invasive and robotic procedures, to improve outcomes and enhance recovery for every patient.



  ### Thoracic Surgery

- [Contact Us](#contact-us)
- [Specialty Clinics](#specialty-clinics)
- [Conditions We Treat](#conditions-we-treat)
- [Our Team](#our-team)
 
   ## Contact Us

 [ 830 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118   
3rd Floor   
BMC, Moakley Building ](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/830+Harrison+Avenue,+Boston,+MA+02118) 

 [617.638.5600](tel:617.638.5600) 

Monday-Friday - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

 

 

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  ## Specialty Clinics

  [### Minimally Invasive Esophageal Therapies

The Department of Thoracic Surgery provides comprehensive, expert care for patients with cancer of the esophagus and other related diseases. Treatment of esophageal diseases requires an interdisciplinary approach that draws on various medical specialties. At BMC, we are fortunate to have highly skilled physicians in all of the disciplines needed to provide comprehensive, quality care including medical oncology, radiation oncology, thoracic surgery, gastroenterology, pathology, pulmonary medicine and radiology. 

 

 

 ](/thoracic-surgery/minimally-invasive-esophageal-therapies)  ## Conditions We Treat

- [Barrett's Esophagus](/gastroenterology/barretts-esophagus)
- [Bronchogenic Cysts](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/bronchogenic-cysts)
- [Diseases of the Diaphragm](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/diseases-diaphragm)
- [Emphysema](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/emphysema)
- [Hyperhidrosis](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/hyperhidrosis)
- [Lung Cancer](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/lung-cancer)
- [Pleural Diseases](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/pleural-diseases)
 
 

 



  ## Our Team

 

 ###  [Christopher Digesu, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/christopher-digesu-md) 

 System Chief, Thoracic Surgery, BMC Health System 


 

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### Thoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Providers

 

 ###  [Elizabeth Manocchio, MS, PA-C](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/elizabeth-manocchio-ms-pa-c) 

 Physician Assistant (Thoracic Surgery) 


 

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