Dr. Force has a national reputation as an outstanding thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on outcomes in and thoracic diseases with a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery for lung and esophageal cancer. Dr. Force's other interests include diseases of the mediastinum and hiatal hernia and reflux surgery. Dr. Force became the head of the section of General Thoracic Surgery in 2014 and was named the Kamal A. Masour Professor of Surgery in 2019.
A Bonanno, M Dixon, J Binongo, SD Force, MS Sancheti, A Pickens, DA Kooby, CA Staley, MC Russell, K Cardona, MM Shah, TW Gillespie, F Fernandez, O Khullar
PA Erwin, AC Lee, U Ahmad, M Antonoff, A Arndt, L Backhus, M Berry, T Birdas, SD Cassivi, AC Chang, DT Cooke, T Crabtree, M DeCamp, J Donington, F Fernandez, S Force, H Gaissert, W Hofstetter, J Huang, M Kent, AW Kim, J Lin, LW Martin, S Meyerson, JD Mitchell, D Molena, D Odell, M Onaitis, V Puri, JB Putnam, R Reddy, P Schipper, CW Seder, J Shrager, B Tong, N Veeramachaneni, T Watson, R Whyte, MK Ferguson
Atlanta's Top Doctors, Atlanta Magazine, 2009, 2011-2019
America's Top Surgeons, Consumers' Research Council of America, 2010
Thoracic Surgery Teacher of the Year Award, Emory University School of Medicine, 2010
Woodruff Leadership Academy, 2008
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The Pa and Dr. Force were great! Great explanations of the procedure, risks, and possible complications. Showed what I felt was genuine concern for my situation. Left with a great deal of confidence in the surgeon, his team and the hospital/clinic and felt that my care would be in tge best hands possible.
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05/21/2025
Dr. Force was wonderful!
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05/21/2025
The doctor was very thoroughly. In fact, I had no questions and still have no questions as yo what to expect.
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04/30/2025
Dr. Force was fantastic! He is patient, detailed and thorough and I left with the sense that he is determined to get to the bottom of my issue and provide the care that I need. It is a great relief for me to be in his care.
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04/25/2025
Dr Force fully explained the results of the CT scan, provided options and the reasons for each. He then listened to my concerns and desires and led me to a choice that is best for me.
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04/23/2025
Dr. Force is a real benefit to the Emory health system
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04/16/2025
All Good from everyone.
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04/11/2025
Very friendly and direct in discussion and really explained my medical case and thoroughly answered my questions and concerns. Excellent and comprehensible discussion.
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04/05/2025
Dr. Force explained the procedure in detail and answered any questions I had at the present time.
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04/02/2025
Excellent, thorough discussion time with physician and all staff.