The MUHC’s Division of Thoracic and Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery treats patients with malignant (cancerous) and benign (non-cancerous) conditions, including:

• achalasia (food can’t move easily from the throat to the stomach)
• esophagus cancer
• gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
• lung cancer 
• mesothelioma (cancer of the lining that covers organs in the chest area) 
• paraesophageal hernia (stomach slipping up next to the esophagus) 
• stomach cancer 

We are located at the Montreal General Hospital. You need a medical referral to see one of our specialists. To request a first appointment with us, please use the MUHC Referral Portal. 

Learn how to reach our department and what to bring to your first appointment.