Surgical Services

ECMC’s Department of Surgery conducts four weekly surgical clinics for patients of general surgery, specialized surgery and trauma referrals.

Our surgical services offer specialty post-operative care to patients of a number of specialized surgeries, including:

  • Vascular surgery (blood vessel)
  • Burn treatments
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Neurosurgery

A physician referral is required for all surgical services.

Thoracic Surgery Services

The Thoracic Surgery Services offer treatment to patients with medical issues that arise in the chest area, from swallowing issues to cancers involving the chest. Conditions and diseases treated within the thoracic surgery services include:

  • Swallowing problems
    • Esophageal diverticulum
    • Myasthenia gravis
  • Cancers of the chest
    • Esophageal cancer
    • Lung cancer
    • Lymphoma
    • Mesothelioma
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Chest conditions
    • Pericardial effusions
    • Pleural effusions
    • Pneumothorax
    • Rib abnormalities
  • Airway problems
    • Emphysema
    • Lung failure
  • Pacemaker

Our Doctors

Meet our dedicated team of surgeons who bring the best of their comprehensive medical expertise to bear for our patients.


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Jeffrey Brewer, MD
Doctors, Outpatient Specialty Clinics, Trauma Center and Emergency Care, Surgery, Surgical Clinics, Physician Leadership, Chiefs of Service
Chief of Service
Department of Surgery
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James Lukan, MD, FACS
Doctors, Renal Care, Outpatient Specialty Clinics, Trauma Center and Emergency Care, Surgery, Surgical Clinics, Physician Leadership, Chiefs of Service, Medical Officers
Secretary, Medical Executive Committee, Surgical Director, Vascular Access
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Raphael Blochle, MD
Doctors, Renal Care, Outpatient Specialty Clinics, Trauma Center and Emergency Care, Surgery, Surgical Clinics
Attending Surgeon
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Erin Ly, MD
Doctors, Outpatient Specialty Clinics, Gastroenterology Clinic, Surgery, Surgical Clinics
Co-Director of Gastroenterology Services
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William J. Flynn Jr., MD, FACS
Doctors, Outpatient Specialty Clinics, Trauma Center and Emergency Care, Surgery, Surgical Clinics, Physician Leadership
Associate Medical Director
Surgeon
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Jeffrey Jordan, MD
Doctors, Outpatient Specialty Clinics, Trauma Center and Emergency Care, Surgery, Surgical Clinics
Surgeon
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Joseph D. Mills, MD
Doctors, Outpatient Specialty Clinics, Gastroenterology Clinic, Surgery, Surgical Clinics
Attending Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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John B. Ortolani, MD
Doctors, Outpatient Specialty Clinics, Gastroenterology Clinic, Surgery, Surgical Clinics
Attending Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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