For many patients with ongoing or critical heart diseases and disorders, a surgical solution is the best - and sometimes only - solution. At Piedmont Heart, our surgeons have proven expertise in a wide range of heart surgeries including some of the most advanced, leading-edge procedures and techniques available today. From minimally-invasive surgery to complex valve replacements and repairs, Piedmont Heart surgeons have the skill and experience to deliver the best possible patient outcomes, no matter the procedure.
Services Offered
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and Laparoscopic Surgery Minimally 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 Bronchoscopy and mediastinoscopy Esophageal resection for cancer Esophageal perforation Chest wall tumors Chest infections (Empyema) Malignant pericardial and pleural effusions
Antonios Sideris, M.D. is a cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of patients with malignancies of the chest, including lung and esophageal cancer, chest wall tumors, mesothelioma, mediastinal and thymic tumors as well as benign chest disorders. He uses minimally invasive techniques including robotic approaches to treat these conditions. In addition to English, he is fluent in Greek and Spanish.