David J. Cziperle, MD

Thoracic Surgery
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
LG Health Physicians Thoracic Surgery
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About me

  • Chairman, Department of Surgery, Lancaster General Hospital
  • Managing Physician, Thoracic Surgery, Lancaster General Health Physicians
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor of Surgery

I provide comprehensive, customized, and personalized care to all of my patients. I focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques and I am an accomplished leader in da Vinci robotic thoracic surgical techniques. My goal is to ensure that you receive expedited state-of-the-art thoracic surgical care. I work closely with other experts in medical oncology, radiation oncology, interventional pulmonology, and pulmonary medicine to ensure that you receive the best available multidisciplinary team care.

My education and training

  • Medical School: Loyola University
  • Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Fellowship: Loyola University Medical Center

Spoken languages

English
English

Reviews

Average Rating

80 reviews

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Anonymous
May 2026
thorough and knowledgable
Anonymous
May 2026
just taking time to listen to my concerns
Anonymous
May 2026
dr. cziperle answered my questions.
Anonymous
April 2026
excellent care

Insurance accepted

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Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Lancaster General Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Cziperle is a Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and conditions