UHC Lung Center
Nicholas Baker, MD, is the first thoracic surgeon in the world to commercially use CYTALUX for lung cancer.
Our specialists focus on treatment options that provide you with pain relief and a fast recovery.
UHC Thoracic Surgery Services and Treatment:
- Lung cancer minimally-invasive diagnosis, staging, and resection
- Advanced navigational and interventional bronchoscopy
- Endoscopic and minimally-invasive repair of benign esophageal problems (Schatzki ring, Zenker’s diverticulum, Achalasia, and Barrett’s esophagus)
- Full spectrum minimally-invasive repair of GERD, Hiatal hernia, and Congenital diaphragmatic hernias
- Esophageal cancer resection and stenting
- Resection/Reconstruction of chest wall tumors, trauma repair (rib and sternal fractures, slipped rib syndrome), and chest wall deformities
- Thymoma and thymectomy for myasthenia gravis
This Is Where…
Your Heartburn Stops Cold
Our specialists focus on treatment options that provide you with pain relief and a fast recovery.
Get relief from acid reflux and esophageal pain at United Hospital Center Thoracic Surgery where you’ll have access to top specialists and one-of-a-kind procedures.
UHC is one of the few hospitals in the state offering Linx, a simple, minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure for reflux disease.
For more information please call 681-342-4500 or email UHCSlippedRibProgram@wvumedicine.org.
Advanced Practice Providers
Thomas W. Wood
PA-C