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Thoracic
Center of Excellence
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The Thoracic Center of Excellence at OSF Saint Francis
Medical Center was developed to provide the best care to our local
and regional community. The Center specializes in
diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the chest.
 Symptoms
Call
your doctor if you have any of the
following:
- Cough
that does not go away
- Coughing
up blood
- Hoarseness
- Weight
loss or loss of appetite
- Shortness
of breath - especially with activity
- Pain
in the chest
- Difficulty
breathing
Our
experience team includes:
- Thoracic
Surgeons
- Pulmonologists
- Radiation
Oncologists
- Medical
Oncologists
- Interventional
Radiologists
- Advanced
Practice Nurses
Our Physicians
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Dr.
Dale Mueller, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Co-Medical
Director |
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Dr.
Richard Anderson, General
/ Thoracic Surgery, Co-Medical Director |
| Dr.
Anthony Nunez, Cardiothoracic Surgery |
| Dr.
James Munns, Cardiothoracic Surgery |
| Dr.
Randall Fortuna, Cardiothoracic Surgery |
| Dr.
Dale Geiss, Cardiothoracic Surgery |
| Dr.
James Williams, General
/ Thoracic Surgery |
| Dr.
Fred Braastad, General
/ Thoracic Surgery |
| Dr.
Gavish Patel, General
/ Thoracic Surgery |
We
provide treatment and/or surgery for disorders of the:
- Lung
- Pleura
- Trachea
- Chest
wall
- Mediastinum
- Esophogus
- Pulmonary
and thoracic vessels
We
Offer:
- Minimally
invasive techniques and video assisted thoracic surgery
(VATS) resulting in:
- Smaller
incision
- Less
pain
- Often
a shorter recovery period
- The latest
in pain management techniques including epidural analgesia and local
anesthesia pumps
- A standardized
approach to post-operative care. This minimizes complications
and can help avoid additional
days in the hospital.
- Individualized
referral to community home health services.
- Home
health follow-up and monitoring as part of post-discharge
care. Community
nurses report patient
progress or problems to the thoracic surgery APN for
continuity and prompt attention
to patient issues.
Eliminating
Risk Factors - What you can do:
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Stop
smoking
- Avoid
second hand smoke
- Test
your home for radon
- Learn
to protect yourself from dust and fumes at work
- Avoid
excessive alcohol intake
- Eat a
healthy balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables
Contact
Us
Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions
you may have regarding a medical condition. If you do not
have a family physician and would like a referral, please call
1-888-6 ASK OSF (1-888-627-5673).
Physicians: To
refer a patient or to obtain a consult, please call 309-655-7257
or
800-231-7257.
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