Lung Cancer Patient Story: Multidisciplinary Expertise Backed by Cutting-edge Treatment
After a diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer, Flora McCoy-Greene sought the latest treatment from an integrated cancer care team at Mass General.
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Boston, MAPhone: 617-726-2100
Salem, MAPhone: 978-741-1200
Dr. Christopher Morse is a Associate Visiting Surgeon in the Dept of Surgery and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He serves as the Co-Director of the Gastroesophageal Surgery Program.
Dr. Morse graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He did both his surgical residencies at the MGH, first in general surgery and then in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Morse went on complete a second fellowship in minimally invasive thoracic surgery with a particular emphasis on esophageal surgery. He is Board certified in both Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Morse is clinically very active and sees new patients weekly. His clinical interests revolve around malignancies of the chest, especially lung and esophageal cancer, as well as the treatment a variety of benign esophageal conditions, including achalasia, paraesophageal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dr. Morse has taken a lead role in the development of a minimally invasive esophagectomy program at MGH. This work has led to a number of manuscripts including a direct comparison of open vs. minimally invasive esophagectomy. He also performs the minimally invasive Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) procedure to treat GERD.
Dr. Morse serves as the co-director of the MGH Gastroesophageal Surgery program and participates on workforces in several national thoracic societies.
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Mass General Surgery: Thoracic Surgery
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2100
Salem Hospital
81 Highland Ave.
Salem, MA 01923
Phone: 978-741-1200
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My research is primarily related to outcomes of the diseases I treat. I am especially focused on esophageal cancer and participate in an international esophagectomy complications consensus group. I have published extensively on minimally invasive esophageal resections. I was also recently the editor of a textbook, Master Techniques in Surgery: Thoracic Surgery, describing detailed techniques of thoracic surgery with an international group of authors.
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Colleen suffered worsening heartburn and laryngitis for years. Through TIF, she found relief.
After a diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer, Flora McCoy-Greene sought the latest treatment from an integrated cancer care team at Mass General.
Colleen had suffered from worsening heartburn and laryngitis for years. She began to suspect there was a correlation between her worsening laryngitis and her heartburn and knew she needed to find answers and a permanent resolution.
After a diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer, Flora McCoy-Greene sought the latest treatment from an integrated cancer care team at Mass General.
Colleen had suffered from worsening heartburn and laryngitis for years. She began to suspect there was a correlation between her worsening laryngitis and her heartburn and knew she needed to find answers and a permanent resolution.
After a diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer, Flora McCoy-Greene sought the latest treatment from an integrated cancer care team at Mass General.
Colleen had suffered from worsening heartburn and laryngitis for years. She began to suspect there was a correlation between her worsening laryngitis and her heartburn and knew she needed to find answers and a permanent resolution.
Dr. Morse took the time to explain everything about his health care recommendation. He was completely current with my healthcare background and the issues I've been faced with. The level of relief I felt after speaking with him was priceless.
This provider gave me all the answers I was looking for and explained everything to me
I can see from the beginning the doctor didn't have any interest on helping me. He mentioned that the required test before any operation were so difficult and take so long that I can see he was trying to discourage any decision from me. But then he changed by saying but Im happy to help so his changing attitude didn't give me any confidence about ... Read More
Excellent
Felt rushed.
WONDERFUL DOCTOR . VERY CARING.
I was nervous about this appointment and Dr. Morse eased my fears.
I had a telephone interview with the doctor. It was everything that I hoped it would be.
It was a telephone visit. I haven't met him yet. He explained test result and what should be next. Working on appointments. Sounded very helpful [redacted]
Dr Morse was very professional, explaining the surgery and potential dangers involved. I trust Dr Morse to give me the best care possible during and after my proceedure.