Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery is the specialty focused on surgical treatment of diseases within the chest including the lungs, esophagus, and mediastinum. OpenDoc keeps the common visit types visible so patients can compare the care path before they book. Transparent pricing on this page currently ranges from $100 to $15,000 across 12 common visit types. Thoracic Surgeons specialize in surgical diseases of the chest — including lung cancer, esophageal disease, and mediastinal tumors. With lung cancer being the leading cause of cancer death in the US, access to a skilled thoracic surgeon is critical. OpenDoc providers offer consultation and second opinion visits starting at $300, giving patients transparent access to surgical expertise before committing to a hospital system where total thoracic procedure costs can exceed $50,000–$150,000.
Pricing methodology
Pricing estimates are modeled from the current OpenDoc specialty taxonomy, visit archetypes, and transparent cash-pay assumptions. Posted provider pricing should be treated as the source of truth whenever it is available.
Pricing last reviewed 2026-04-08. Posted provider pricing should be treated as the source of truth whenever available.
Common services and estimated pricing
- Thoracic Surgery Consultation: $300 – $550 300
- Second Opinion Consultation: $350 – $650 350
- Pre-Surgical Planning Visit: $250 – $450 250
- Chest CT Review and Interpretation: $100 – $250 100
- Mediastinoscopy: $3,000 – $8,000 3000
- Lung Biopsy (CT-Guided): $2,000 – $5,000 2000
- VATS Diagnostic Procedure: $5,000 – $15,000 5000
- Follow-Up Visit (Post-Surgical): $150 – $300 150
- Chest Tube Placement Consultation: $200 – $400 200
- Pre-Operative Clearance Assessment: $200 – $400 200