Dr. Schatz grew up outside Philadelphia in Kennett Square, PA (Longwood Gardens, the Mushroom Festival) and earned her undergraduate degree magna-cum-laude at Messiah College. She then attended The Medical School for International Health at Ben-Gurion University in Beer Sheva, Israel, where she studied medicine as well as cross-cultural medical care, with emphasis on international and resource-poor settings. Afterwards, she moved to Waterbury, CT for residency in general surgery at Waterbury Hospital, affiliated with the Yale University School of Medicine. At Fox Chase Cancer Center, affiliated with Temple University, she then trained in advanced minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Additionally, Dr. Schatz has trained in laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, and robotic procedures, and is experienced handling minimally invasive work-ups of chest masses/lymphadenopathies with EBUS and endoscopy/bronchoscopy.
Dr. Schatz’s practice focuses on lung cancer and chest masses, paraesophageal hernias, esophageal and GI complaints, palliative surgery, and evaluation and treatment of general surgical problems (with special focus on problems that affect the chest, such as substernal goiters). She is board certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and maintains membership in the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the American Medical Association. She worked in the DMV area in Maryland for several years, then relocated “home” to the Philadelphia area where she lives with her handsome husband and three beloved children.
Board certification:
American Board of Surgery
Fellow:
American College of Surgeons
Medical School:
Ben-Gurion University Medical School for International Health
Residency Program:
Waterbury Hospital in affiliation with Yale University School of Medicine and University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Fellowship:
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Currently Serving:
About Lumiri Surgical
Lumiri Surgical is a surgery practice located in Montgomery and Bucks counties in Pennsylvania with an emphasis on advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques for general and thoracic surgery. Dr. Schatz started Lumiri Surgical in 2020 in order to provide personalized, state-of-the art surgical care to patients. Lumiri Surgical is committed to connecting patients with expert surgical care with compassion and kindness, while making navigating the healthcare system as comfortable as possible by continuing patient education and utilizing technology to streamline communication and efficiency.
We want to make your journey more understandable and manageable each step of the way. Feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or recommendations so we can continue to exceed your expectations.
Skills & Procedures
Lung cancer, pulmonary nodules, lung metastases, resectable esophageal cancer, cancer surgery, general surgery, abdominal surgery, gall bladder disease, intestinal surgery, breast/skin/soft tissue surgery
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS), Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), robotic surgery, traditional open surgical techniques
Comprehensive, multidisciplinary lung cancer collaborations
Referral for Low dose CT for lung cancer screening and interventional pulmonology
Specialties:
Thoracic, general, minimally invasive and robotic surgery
Dr. Tiffany Schatz, MD, FACS 