Our specialists offer the most advanced treatments available, including robotic thoracic surgery, interventional pulmonology and innovative therapies for lung cancer, esophageal cancer and complex respiratory conditions.

• Hackensack University Medical Center is home to one of the top-ranked thoracic surgery and pulmonary medicine divisions in the Metropolitan Tri-State area, recognized by U.S. News & World Report.
• Jersey Shore University Medical Center has also earned High Performing Hospital Awards in COPD, pulmonology, and lung surgery.
• Our team has achieved top national outcomes in thoracic surgery and is at the forefront of research and innovation through partnerships with scientists at the Center for Discovery and Innovation.

Hackensack Meridian Health is proud to bring our communities the most innovative pulmonary care in the nation.

• Our Pulmonary Fibrosis/Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program brings together a highly integrated team of ILD experts to provide comprehensive diagnosis and personalized treatment.
• We’re a national leader in bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, offering patients with severe emphysema a minimally invasive option using endobronchial valves.
• Our Interventional Pulmonary Program uses the latest minimally invasive techniques to detect and treat lung cancer at the earliest, most treatable stages.
• Across our network, we offer cutting-edge care for COPD, asthma and complex respiratory conditions, along with lung cancer screening and dedicated pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
• Our physicians work closely with scientists at the Center for Discovery and Innovation to research new diagnostic tools and treatments for lung disease, ensuring our patients receive care grounded in the latest science.

Seamless collaboration between pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, oncologists and rehabilitation specialists ensures that patients receive comprehensive care. Our team meets regularly for tumor board discussions, bringing together experts in surgery, radiation oncology and pulmonology to develop personalized treatment plans. This level of coordination leads to better outcomes, shorter recovery times and an improved quality of life for our patients.

We tailor every patient’s diagnostic and therapeutic plan to their unique needs – whether managing symptoms, investigating a new diagnosis or treating suspected lung cancer.

As a leader in pulmonary and thoracic medicine, Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to advancing the field through education and research. The Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship at Hackensack University Medical Center provides hands-on training for future specialists, ensuring that our patients receive care from experts at the forefront of medical innovation.

Our specialists are actively engaged in clinical trials focused on lung nodules, chronic cough and advanced lung disease, giving patients access to the latest breakthroughs in treatment. Hackensack Meridian Health has one of the largest thoracic research teams in New Jersey, and our John Theurer Cancer Center ensures that patients receive leading-edge lung cancer care, including novel therapies for tumors that may be considered inoperable elsewhere.