Norton Thoracic Institute
Phoenix, Arizona
Norton Thoracic Institute offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment services for thoracic diseases including lung, esophageal, and chest disorders. Our integrated team includes specialists in thoracic surgery, radiology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, rehabilitation, speech pathology, and pathology, who work collaboratively to determine the best course of treatment for each patient’s condition.
State-of-the-art facilities allow Norton to offer both medical and surgical treatment options for patients. Using cutting edge robotic technology to provide minimally invasive thoracic surgery, surgeons evaluate and design the most appropriate surgical approach to treat each patient.
Norton Thoracic Institute has been named the top performing program in the nation for lung transplant outcomes
Norton Thoracic Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center has been named the top performing program in the nation for lung transplant outcomes in a newly released ranking by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR).
Norton Thoracic Institute is the second-largest center for lung transplantation in the United States
With streamlined processes that result in waitlist times significantly shorter than at other treatment centers.
One of the busiest and most successful lung transplant programs in the United States
1,000
Fastest to 1,000 transplants
Most difficult and complex cases
NIH research funding
“Patient first” reputation
Minimally invasive robotics leaders
Comprehensive services
- Thoracic cancer
- Esophageal disorders
- Interventional pulmonary
- Lung and chest cancer and disease
- Lung transplantation
Support for international patients
In addition to recognized clinical excellence, CommonSpirit Health International is equipped to provide a comprehensive array of international services that support patients and families during treatment and recovery, including coordination of:
- Remote second opinions
- Interpreters and translation
- Doctor visits
- 24/7 assistance
- Financial services and estimates
- Daily visits to patients
- Emergency services
- Transportation chauffeur from airport to hotel
- Hotel accommodations
- Tours, shopping, and restaurant reservations
