Ziad George Hanhan, MD
Dr. Ziad G. Hanhan is a double board-certified thoracic surgeon who serves as the Chair of the Department of Surgery at Bayshore Medical Center and the Section Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Riverview Medical Center.
His practice is focused on utilizing the most advanced surgical techniques. He specializes in the treatment of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and other diseases of the chest, using robotic and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) to provide patients with smaller incisions, less pain, and a faster recovery.
Dr. Hanhan earned his medical degree after completing a Master of Public Health in Nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed his general surgery residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident, and his advanced fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
A recognized leader among his peers, Dr. Hanhan served as the President of the New Jersey Thoracic Society. He is also an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, where he is involved in training the next generation of surgeons.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is a thoracic surgeon?
A thoracic surgeon is a doctor who specializes in surgery of the chest. This mainly includes the lungs, esophagus (the tube you swallow with), and chest wall.
2. What is minimally invasive thoracic surgery?
Instead of one large incision, we use a few small "keyhole" cuts and a tiny camera to perform the surgery. This is often called VATS or robotic surgery. It means less pain, smaller scars, and a much faster recovery for you.
3. What are the most common conditions you treat?
I treat a wide range of conditions in the chest. The most common are lung cancer and esophageal cancer. I also treat benign (non-cancerous) lung diseases and problems with the chest wall.
4. What is recovery like after minimally invasive lung surgery?
Recovery is much faster than with traditional open surgery. Most patients have less pain, spend less time in the hospital, and can get back to their normal daily activities sooner.
5. How can I schedule an appointment with Dr. Hanhan?
You can schedule an appointment by calling his office at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank:
- 1 Riverview Plaza
Red Bank, NJ 07701
732-530-2410
Philosophy of Care
My philosophy is to combine surgical expertise with a comprehensive, whole-person approach to care. I am committed to ensuring my patients have a clear understanding of their condition and are empowered to take an active role in their recovery and long-term health.
By utilizing the most advanced minimally invasive techniques, my goal is to provide the safest, most effective treatment possible, while minimizing pain and helping you return to your life as quickly as possible.
Publications
- A Fast Recovery From Lung Cancer Surgery
- What Happens to Your Lungs When You Vape?
- 7 Conditions That Affect Men More than Women
- A Simple Breakdown of the Ingredients in the COVID Vaccines
- 500th Robotic Thoracic Surgery Completed at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- Hanhan Highlights How Robotic Techniques Have Shifted Surgical Care in Lung Cancer
- Retired Nurse Battles Three Cancers at Once
- Riverview earns Lung Cancer Screening Center designation
Podcasts
- HealthU Podcast: Is Vaping Really That Dangerous? The Short Answer: Yes
- Podcast: .89 Ziad Hanhan, MD - Thoracic Surgeon - Senior Moments
- Ask a Doc: Ziad Hanhan, M.D. | Lung Cancer in Women
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