About The Doctor

Dr. Matthew Steliga

Thoracic Surgeon , Thoracic Surgeon

Laying everything out in a straightforward and easy-to-understand fashion, Dr. Matthew Steliga works as a thoracic surgeon who hopes to help every patient understand mesothelioma, an often misunderstood cancer because of the rareness. Mesothelioma develops over a period of decades after an individual was exposed to the carcinogenic mineral asbestos over a long period of time. It's common for people in specific professions to develop it.

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Improving Quality of Life

Extending a patient’s life matters, as does improving their quality of life. Dr. Matthew Steliga uses a multidisciplinary team approach to provide his patients with quality care. This approach utilizes expertise from a team of specialists including pathologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgical oncologists. With this combination of expertise, Dr. Steliga is able to offer his patients the best care.

Message of Hope

Dr. Matthew Steliga prefers minimally invasive surgery over open chest surgery because it has fewer risks, is less painful, and has a shorter recovery period.

Peace of Mind

Dr. Steliga is a physician who values the power of hope and peace of mind. He asserts that these qualities are conferred when a patient’s case is evaluated from all angles to reach the best possible outcome.

Surgical Expertise

Dr. Steliga’s surgical expertise for the treatment of asbestos-related cancers such as mesothelioma and lung cancer includes pleurectomy, decortication, minimally invasive surgery, and intraoperative chemotherapy. He prefers minimally invasive surgery over open chest surgery because it has fewer risks, is less painful, and has a shorter recovery period.

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