Mathew Van Deusen, MD, is a thoracic surgeon with AHN Cardiovascular Institute, specializing in advanced surgical care for conditions affecting the heart, lungs, and other areas of the chest cavity. His expertise in esophageal surgery focuses on addressing conditions such as cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett’s esophagus, and hiatal hernia, as well as various swallowing disorders. Dr. Van Deusen went to medical school at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He did his residency, followed by a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at AHN Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mathew is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is also affiliated with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Van Deusen welcomes patients ages 18 and older.
Age Groups Seen
Adult, Older Adult
Languages Spoken*
English
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Expertise
minimally invasive esophagectomy
thoracic aneurysm dissection
robotic surgery
empyema
thymus disorders
thymus cancer
thymoma
thoracic malignancy
thoracic endoscopy
sternal fracture
spontaneous pneumothorax
pulmonary clearance for surgery
pulmonary atresia repair
pleurectomy/decortication (p/d)
parapneumonic effusion
myectomy
minimally invasive pulmonary valve surgery
metastatic rib cancer
mesothelioma
melody transcatheter pulmonary valve therapy
mediastinitis
malignant neoplasm of main bronchus
lung contusion
external fistula of the trachea
diaphragmatic hernia
Credentials
Fellowship
Allegheny General Hospital
Residency
Allegheny General Hospital
Internship
Allegheny General Hospital
Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic Surgery
Position
Director, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Publications
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