Thoracic Surgery in Western PA | Independence Health System
Thoracic Surgery • Bristol, PA
About
Independence Health System (Greensburg, PA) is a nonprofit hospital system with five hospitals and a broad network of nearly 1,000 providers and 7,000+ employees serving a 10-county region in Western Pennsylvania. It offers extensive services including cardiology, orthopedics, palliative care, maternity, as well as surgical, medical, emergency, and behavioral health care, plus primary care. The system is the largest employer in Butler and Westmoreland counties. For thoracic (thoracic surgery) needs in Western PA, Independence Health System provides access to surgical specialties within its network, supported by multiple locations (HQ in Greensburg, plus Latrobe and Mt. Pleasant offices) and a focus on quality care.
Clinic Type
Thoracic Surgery
Address
Crossroads Campus - Butler Specialty Office or Clinic 127 & 129 Oneida Valley Road Butler, PA 16001; Thoracic & Esophageal Surgery - The Square at Norwin Specialty Office or Clinic 8775 Norwin Avenue, Suite B North Huntingdon, PA 15642; Thoracic & Esophageal Surgery - Latrobe Hospital One Mellon Way, Ground Floor Latrobe, PA 15650
Phone
(724) 689-0520
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS): Three-star rating (highest category) from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for lung cancer resection outcomes (N/A (based on multi-year analytic cohorts))
- US News & World Report (Butler Memorial Hospital): 5 / 5 for Thoracic Surgery Cardiovascular Surgery Patient Rating (N/A)
Patients praise
- National recognition and high-quality ratings (three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons) for lung cancer resection outcomes
- Staff professionalism and compassion reported in select patient stories
- Effective communication and thoroughness described by some surgical patients
- Positive patient-reported ratings for thoracic and cardiovascular surgery services
Common complaints
- Prolonged waiting times
- Perceived neglect or dismissal by staff, particularly in emergency or mental health situations
- Patient frustration regarding communication and responsiveness
"I went to Independence Health System, and they gave us a very thorough explanation of what my problem was and what they were going to do. It was just totally amazing how organized they were... I really appreciated that in a doctor that listens to you."
— Independence Health System Patient Story (Lorraine)"Multiple accounts detail prolonged waiting times, with some patients describing emotionally distressing experiences, including feelings of frustration and being dismissed by staff."
— Wheree (Independence Health System Reviews)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Independence Health System Physicians Recognized Among 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors - exploreVenango — Feb 11, 2026
- Media Contacts | Independence Health System — Jun 2, 2026
- Independence Health System Earns National Recognition for Commitment to High-Quality Heart and Stroke Care — Jul 30, 2025
- Independence Health System Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients — Aug 27, 2025
- Advanced Lung Centers of Independence Health System to Host Lung Cancer Awareness Walks, Emphasizing the Importance of Screening — Sep 23, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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