Thoracic Conditions & Treatments

Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI) offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment services for thoracic diseases, including lung, esophageal, and chest disorders.

Our team—which includes specialists in thoracic surgery, radiology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, rehabilitation, and pathology—will work with you to determine the best course of treatment for your condition. Our state-of-the-art facilities allow us to offer both medical and surgical treatment options for our patients.

Norton Thoracic Institute is one of the largest  lung transplantation centers in the country, and with the streamlined processes at NTI, waitlist times are significantly shorter than you’ll find at other treatment centers.

The Surgeons at NTI are using cutting edge technology to provide minimally invasive thoracic surgery to patients referred to our practice.  Each patient will be evaluated for the most appropriate surgical approach that is individualized to their condition.  Learn more about Robotic procedures.

Lung Conditions We Treat

The experts at NTI treat a broad range of lung conditions, including:

• Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
• Asthma
• Bronchiectasis
• Chest Wall Masses
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Cystic Fibrosis
• LAM 
• Lung Cancer
• Mediastinal Masses
• Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Pulmonary Nodules

Esophageal Disorders We Treat

Our team evaluates and treats all disorders of the esophagus, including:

• Achalasia
• Barrett's Esophagus
• Diffuse Esophageal spasm
• Esophageal Cancer
• Esophageal Stricture
• Gastric Cancer
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Hiatal Hernia
• Zenker’s Diverticulum

Learn More About Treatment Options at Norton Thoracic Institute

For more information about our services, please call (602) 406-4000.