Inova’s expert thoracic surgeons work hand-in-hand with many specialists, including our Interventional Pulmonology team to diagnose and treat lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies.

Thoracic Surgeons

Medical Director

Michael Weyant, MD
Michael J. Weyant, MD
Specialty
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Surgery
Clinical Interests
Esophageal Cancer, Hiatal hernia repair, Lung sparing lung cancer surgery, Mediastinal tumors, Reflux surgery
Years of Experience
28

Kei Suzuki, MD
Kei Suzuki, MD
Specialty
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Surgery
Clinical Interests
Chest wall tumors, Esophageal Cancer, Hiatal and paraesophageal hernia repairs, Lung Cancer, Mediastinal tumors
Years of Experience
18

Advanced Practice Providers

Our team of dedicated thoracic nurse practitioners helps coordinate patient care before, during and after surgery. They also assist our surgeons in the operating room.

Tazha Alan, PA
Tazha O. Alan, PA
Specialty
Physician Assistant
Julianne Hadesty, PA
Julianne C. Hadesty, PA
Specialty
Physician Assistant
Melody Ivey, PA
Melody J. Ivey, PA
Specialty
Physician Assistant
Meghan Lainoff, PA
Meghan A. Lainoff, PA
Specialty
Physician Assistant

Thoracic Oncology Nurse Navigator

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DeeAndra Shuemaker, RN

Lung Navigators

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Kimberly Pullen

System Lead, Inova Lung Cancer Screening Program
Nancy Collar, RRT-NPS, AE-C, ACCS

Nancy Collar, RRT-NPS, AE-C, ACCS

System Lead, Inova Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR) Program
Frannie Muldowney, BS, RRT

Frannie Muldowney, BS, RRT

System Lead, Inova Lung Nodule Program