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Lawrence Crist, DO

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
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Lawrence Crist, DO is a thoracic surgeon with AHN Cardiovascular Institute. He has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery with a focus on benign and malignant diseases of the esophagus. Dr. Crist has a strong interest in minimally invasive treatment of lung cancer and other tumors in the chest. He went to medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Upon completion of medical school, he did his residency at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Crist did a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at AHN Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a fellowship in minimally invasive thoracic surgery at UPMC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Crist is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board Thoracic Surgery, and has been for over twenty years. He engages the patient thoroughly in the treatment process and encourages patient education so they can make the best decisions regarding treatment for themselves. His goal is to provide excellent care and treatment with minimal risk, ensuring the best overall outcome. He sees patients ages 18 and older.

Age Groups Seen

Adult, Older Adult

Languages Spoken*

English

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Expertise

achalasia
adenocarcinoma of lung
anterior mediastinotomy
barrett's esophagus
carcinoid tumor
collapsed lung
diaphragmatic disorders
empyema
endoscopic surgery
failed fundoplication
median sternotomy
mediastinal mass
minimally invasive pulmonary lobectomy
minimally invasive thoracic surgery
mycetoma resection
open biopsy of bronchus
open biopsy of lesions of mediastinum
paraesophageal hernia
pleurectomy
repair of diaphragm
repair tracheoesophageal fistula
robotic surgery
robotic thoracic surgery
squamous cancer of the lung
sternal wound flap

Credentials

Education

  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Internship

  • Atlantic City Medical Center
  • Residency

  • Morristown General Hospital
  • Fellowship

  • Allegheny General Hospital
  • UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDE
  • Board Certification

  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • Position

  • Assistant Professor Of Surgery