Chris D. Scott, M.D.

Dr. Chris D. Scott is a cardiothoracic and lung transplant surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, specializing in the surgical treatment of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, cancers of the chest wall and other diseases of the chest.

He also cares for patients with benign thoracic conditions, including achalasia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and has specialized expertise in robotic, minimally invasive surgery and the treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).

His expertise includes highly specialized care for patients with both benign and malignant thoracic conditions, including:

• Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery – Advanced minimally invasive procedures for anatomic lung resection, mediastinal surgery, and select esophageal interventions.
• Single-port robotic surgery – Less invasive approaches designed to reduce pain, shorten recovery, and improve surgical precision.
• Lung transplantation & end-stage lung disease – Expertise in lung transplant surgery, ECMO support, and lung volume reduction surgery.
• Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) – Specializes in pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE), a highly complex, potentially curative procedure.
• Complex thoracic surgery – Multidisciplinary care for advanced pulmonary and mediastinal conditions.

"As a thoracic surgeon, I have the opportunity to care for patients with a wide range of conditions, from lung and esophageal cancers to benign diseases like GERD, hiatal hernias and other disorders of the chest," says Dr. Scott. "I've dedicated much of my career to robotic, minimally invasive surgery because it allows us to treat many of these conditions with less pain and a faster recovery. I also have a special interest in caring for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, which is a highly specialized area of thoracic surgery. My goal is to have an honest conversation, make sure every patient understands their options and work together to choose the treatment that's right for them."