Piedmont Physicians Thoracic Surgery, located in Columbus, Ga., specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases of the chest, including the heart, lungs and esophagus. Thoracic oncology deals with managing chest cancers, including lung and esophageal cancer. Our team has expertise in performing complex thoracic surgical procedures using minimally invasive techniques for these diseases.
Services Offered
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and Laparoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive lung surgery for lung cancer and other diseases of the lungs
Minimally invasive surgery of the esophagus for gastroesophageal reflux disease, para-esophageal hernia, diverticulum and achalasia
Minimally invasive surgery of the diaphragm for diaphragmatic hernias
Minimally invasive surgery of the mediastinum including thymectomy
As Director of Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Oncology, Dr. Daniel Gwan-Nulla offers leading edge care to our patients at Piedmont Columbus Regional and the John B. Amos Cancer Center. Dr. Gwan-Nulla has particular interest in the management of lung and esophageal cancer and leads our multidisciplinary thoracic oncology team. He has significant expertise in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, including robotic surgery, and has received national recognition for his work. He is certified by the American Boards of Surgery and Thoracic Surgery, and is a member of the Society for Thoracic Surgeons and General Thoracic Surgical Club.
Nicholas Holl, PA-C earned his Masters of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies from South College in Knoxville, TN after graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA.
Nicholas has 3 years of clinical experience involving all aspects of patient care including detailed history, physical examinations, development and implementation of treatment plans, prescribing medications, ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests/diagnostic studies, and assisting in continuity of care.
He is board certified and a member of the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and has licenses to practice in both Georgia and Alabama. In his spare time Nicholas enjoys spending time with his family, dogs, and woodworking.