Monday, April 21, 2025
Nassau University Medical Center has opened a new Thoracic Surgery Clinic, expanding specialized surgical care for patients with chest diseases.
The clinic, operating Monday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Surgery and Orthopedic Clinic space on the first floor, will be led by Dr. Daniel De Oliveira, a board-certified thoracic and general surgeon.
“This expansion of our thoracic surgery services under Dr. De Oliveira’s leadership is a major step forward in enhancing the level of specialized care available at NUMC,” said Megan Ryan, president and CEO of Nassau Health Care Corporation. “His expertise in advanced thoracic procedures will provide our patients with state-of-the-art treatment options close to home, reinforcing our commitment to comprehensive, high-quality care.”
The clinic will treat benign and malignant chest diseases, offering multidisciplinary lung cancer treatment in collaboration with pulmonology and oncology services. Patients will have access to advanced lung nodule management, minimally invasive procedures such as video-assisted thoracic surgery for faster recovery, and care for mediastinal diseases using techniques like mediastinoscopy for precise diagnosis.
The clinic will also provide chest trauma care, including rib plating for improved healing, complex pleural effusion management, lung and pleural biopsy procedures, and the insertion of pacemakers and implantable cardiac monitoring devices.
For patient referrals and scheduling, call (516) 486-6862.
