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Founded in 1964, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 7,100 surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals worldwide who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for surgeries of the heart, lung, and esophagus, as well as other surgical procedures within the chest.

STS Mission and Vision
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STS Mission

The mission of the Society is to enhance the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research, and advocacy.

The Society’s vision is improving lives of patients with cardiothoracic disease.

Core Values
Quality
Quality
Innovation
Innovation
Professionalism
Professionalism  
Inclusiveness
Inclusiveness
Teamwork
Teamwork
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Core Values

With a staff of 60 employees, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is headquartered in Chicago and has an additional office near Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

STS Fact Sheet
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STS Fact Sheet

View the STS Fact Sheet, a high-level overview of the Society, its members, and activities. 

Contact Us
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Contact Us

Have questions about the website or need more information? Contact The Society of Thoracic Surgeons to find out more:

STS
633 N. Saint Clair Street, Floor 23
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 202-5800
Fax: (312) 202-5801
Email: media@sts.org 

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The STS mission is to advance cardiothoracic surgeons’ delivery of the highest quality patient care through collaboration, education, research, and advocacy.