Norton Thoracic Institute breathes life into lives every day.

At Norton Thoracic Institute, we understand that chronic illness affects more than your health. It affects your life. Our team of experts specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary issues, including COVID-19. When your daily activities are affected by an ongoing health condition, our real specialty is helping you get back to all the everyday moments that bring your life joy.

The team at Norton Thoracic Institute tackles the most complex pulmonary and thoracic diseases with excellence, innovation, and compassion.

Award-winning

Certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
Leaders among leaders

Home to one of the largest lung transplant centers in the country and ranked #1 in the Southwest.
Post-COVID treatment

Innovative resources for the treatment of post-COVID lung disease.

Specialists in getting you back to everyday life

At Norton Thoracic Institute, we understand that chronic illness affects more than your health. It affects your life. Our team of experts specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary issues, including lingering COVID-19 symptoms. But when your daily activities are affected by an ongoing health condition, our real specialty is helping you get back to all the everyday moments that bring your life joy.

Lung issues | Esophageal disorders | Upper GI problems

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Meet the team

When you visit St. Joseph's Norton Thoracic Institute, you will be treated by experienced, respected experts in lung and esophageal disease. Our dedicated patient care team includes pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and a support staff designed to meet all of your needs.

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The COVID Recovery Program is here

When your body fought COVID-19, you didn’t have a choice about the damage that was done. But you have a choice about how to treat it. Our COVID Recovery Program gives you access to leading-edge research and nationally recognized specialists in this emerging field. Make a decision today to meet the team that’s creating new options when it comes to Post-COVID Syndrome.

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Conditions we treat

Norton Thoracic Institute inspires confidence among patients, families, and providers with industry-leading outcomes, advanced practice leadership, and groundbreaking research.

Lung Diseases
- Lung Diseases
- Lung cancer
- Advanced lung disease
- Cystic fibrosis
- Chronic Obstructive
- Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Hemothorax
- Hyperhidrosis
- Interstitial lung disease
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Thymoma
Esophageal
- Esophageal cancer
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Barrett’s ablation
- GERD
- Hiatal hernia
- Benign tumors
- Achalasia
- Esophageal stricture
- Motility disorders
Transplants and Chest Wall
- Lung
- Kidney
- Liver
Chest Wall
- Benign and malignant tumors
- Thoracic outlet
- Congenital abnormalities

Our team includes specialists in everything from surgery to speech pathology, all united by a commitment to provide the highest level of care to Phoenix and the surrounding areas. Plus, those who experience lingering pulmonary symptoms after COVID-19 can find innovative care through our COVID Recovery Program.

We are here to help you breathe easier, Arizona.

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