Esophageal and Lung Surgery Patient Stories

At the UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute, our experts provide hope to patients in need. Our mission is to offer personalized care to all of our patients and their families. The below stories feature those who have received expert care and treatment from our team.

Note: These patients' treatment and results may not be representative of all similar cases.

​ David Solovey When David Solovey was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, he knew that surgery would be his only hope. With the support of his family, he began searching for the best treatment available. His search led him to the UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute. » Read David's story.