Founded in 1964, STS is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization representing more than 7,400 cardiothoracic surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals worldwide who are dedicated to ensuring the best surgical care for patients with diseases of the heart, lungs, and other organs in the chest. STS is the premier professional society for these individuals. The Society’s mission is to enhance the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research, and advocacy. STS is known especially for its national outcomes database (STS National Database), its peer-reviewed journal, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, and an annual educational meeting that draws more than 2,100 health care professionals from around the world.

Health Care

Research

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Jennifer C. Romano, MD, MS

Avidan Stern

Keith Bura

Molly Peltzman

Adam Doty

Charlie Simpson

Scott Bradbury

Jane Han

Derek Brandt

Kevin Gilmartin

Haris Subačius

Education and Database Management

Leadership Team

Business Operations

Information Technology

Marketing and Communications

Operations and Coordination

Research and Workforce Team

Finance and Accounting

Teams at The Society of Thoracic Surgeons