Patients at the Morrison Cancer Center in Grand Island now have the advantage of being able to consult with a thoracic surgeon without leaving the region.
Dr. Rudy Lackner from the University of Nebraska Medical Center is now seeing patients at the MCC in Grand Island. He also sees patients at the MCC Hastings location.
Dr. Lackner graduated from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. He completed his residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York, and his fellowship at the University of Chicago. Dr. Lackner’s board certifications include the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
He is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Vice Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Chief of the Section of Thoracic Surgery and Director of the CT Surgery Residency Program, all at UNMC.
Dr. Lackner is known for minimally invasive techniques to treat patients with lung cancer, in addition to other thoracic surgeries.
David Jones, MCC Director, said the Morrison Cancer Center strives to provide a comprehensive list of services in both its Hastings and Grand Island centers.
“We are very proud to add Dr. Lackner, a well-respected surgeon, to our multidisciplinary team in Grand Island,” Jones said.
The MCC in Grand Island offers medical oncology and radiation oncology, backed by a myriad of other specialists including nutritionists, physical therapists, nurse navigators and more. Dr. M. Sitki Copur is the medical director.