Dallas County Living Well Magazine Summer 2014 | Page 24

Knowing early CLEARLY makes the difference Mitchell Magee, M.D. CLEAR Clinic Medical Director Surgical Director of Thoracic Oncology Medical City Dallas Hospital Some people are hesitant to be screened for lung cancer, but the key to successful treatment lies in early detection. A low-dose CT scan— now available at Medical City's Chest Lung Evaluation and Resource (CLEAR) Clinic—allows our physicians to get high-quality images with very low amounts of radiation. Dr. Mitch Magee, medical director of CLEAR Clinic, has more than 20 years of experience in the treatment of lung cancer. As a respected pioneer in the field of thoracic oncology, Dr. Magee was the first surgeon in North Texas to perform minimally invasive laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery to treat cancers of the lung, esophogus and mediastinum. His innovative approach not only spares patients from the trauma of traditional open surgery, it delivers the best possible outcomes while preserving precious quality of life. Call (972) 566-4866 to schedule your consultation or refer a patient. swcardiothoracic.com 2013 Coit Rd Southwest Cardiothoracic Surgeons 7777 Forest Lane, Suite A-307 Dallas, Texas 75230 Park Central Dr Should you be screened for lung cancer? Forest Ln 75