Thoracic Surgery
Southlake offers leading edge care through our Regional Thoracic Surgery Program. The program also provides the lung Diagnostic Assessment Unit for Central Ontario, with nursing support and expedited tests for all patients with lung nodules or proven lung cancer.
Southlake’s esophageal cancer tri-modality treatment program is recognised as a leader in Ontario. Southlake’s surgeons also have a keen interest in benign diseases such as palmar hyperhidrosis, hiatus hernia and GERD. The program also offers a full range of minimally invasive procedures such as EBUS, EUS and VATS.
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Our Surgeons
Dr. Julius Toth, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS, FCCP
Physician Lead, Surgical Program
Dr. Toth is the Physician Lead for the Regional Thoracic Program for Central Ontario and Physician Lead for Southlake’s Surgical Program. He established York Thoracic Surgery in 2002 with a vision to bring care to patients closer to home. Please click here for Dr. Toth’s full bio.
Dr. Salvatore Privitera, MD, MSc, FRCSC
Dr Privitera has been practicing Thoracic Surgery at Southlake Regional since 2010 working conscientiously with his partners, to bring the best care, closer to home. He practices the full range of Thoracic Surgery with special interest in lung and esophageal cancer surgery, as well as advanced laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, and benign foregut surgery. Please click here for Dr. Privatera’s full bio.
Dr. Crystal Kavanagh, MD, FRCSC
Dr. Kavanagh completed Thoracic Surgery training at the University of Toronto. She is the current division head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Southlake. She is the only surgeon in York Region offering VATS lobectomy for lung cancer and the Nuss procedure.
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York Thoracic Surgery Office
56 Prospect Street,
Newmarket, ON L3Y 3S9
Phone: 905-853-5864
Toll free: 1-877-62-CHEST
Fax: 905-853-5865
Email Address
yorkthoracic@gmail.com
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dr. Crystal Kavanagh Office
17730 Leslie Street,
Newmarket, ON
Phone: (905) 967-9798
Fax: (905) 967-9788
Anesthetic Appointment
Diagnostic Assessment Programs/Clinics
Diagnostic Assessment Programs/Clinics
- T 905-895-4521 x 2960
Medical Arts Building, 581 Davis Drive
Your experience with cancer may start when you or your family physician has concerns about your health or a screen test has suspicious results. Our Diagnostic Assessment Program can save you time and reduce your stress by coordinating your tests and appointments, connect you with a Nurse Navigator, and help fast-track services to diagnose breast, colon, lung, prostate or skin cancer.
Esophageal Surgery
Hyperhidrosis Surgery
Mediastinum Surgery
Pulmonary (Lung) Surgery
Pulmonary (Lung) Surgery
Thoracic Surgery School
Thoracic Surgery School
In preparation for thoracic surgery (surgery to treat diseases of the chest and lungs), patients are referred to Thoracic Surgery School by their surgeon. A qualified team of nursing, physiotherapy and pharmacy representatives conducts this outpatient service. It includes an overview of the anatomy and function of the lungs, the location of incisions, breathing and coughing exercises, pain control management, and the importance of early mobility. Following surgery, patients reconnect with their Thoracic Surgery School physiotherapists in order to receive post-operative rehabilitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an appointment?
How do I get an appointment?
We only accept referrals through another physician. Please have your family doctor send us a referral requisition.
How do I prepare for my appointment?
How do I prepare for my appointment?
Please bring a list of questions, all your medications and your Ontario Health Card. You may need an X-ray before, if so we will organize this for you before your visit.
How long will I have to wait for results?
How long will I have to wait for results?
The results of your tests depend upon your individual care plan. Please discuss with your surgeon.
Results from surgeries are processed within a couple weeks but results are not discussed with patients until the follow-up appointment which is typically booked 2-6 weeks (depending on the surgery) to allow for proper recovery time.
What kind of wheelchair access do you have?
What kind of wheelchair access do you have?
All of our clinic locations including our Newmarket office are wheelchair accessible. For the chest x-ray that is required before your appointment with us, patients who are unable to stand from their wheelchair may request that we send an x-ray requisition to Southlake Hospital instead of X-Ray Associates
When will my surgery be booked?
When will my surgery be booked?
Once all preliminary tests are completed and cleared with Dr. Toth, Dr. Privitera, or Dr. Kavanagh. At this point we will be able to best assess you and book your surgery appropriately.
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