THORACIC SURGEON

DR. PATRICE PINKNEY

MB.BS, DM GENERAL SURGERY, FACS

FELLOWSHIP - THORACIC SURGERY

CONSULTANT THORACIC SURGEON

Dr. Patrice Pinkney is a distinguished Consultant Thoracic Surgeon based in Jamaica, serving patients across both public and private sectors at UHWI and The Thoracic Institute Limited. Trained internationally at McMaster University, she specializes in advanced thoracic oncology and minimally invasive chest procedures. Dr. Pinkney is dedicated to elevating surgical care and thoracic health standards throughout the Caribbean region.

Procedures & Clinical Services Offered

Thoracic Oncology - Cancer Management

  • Management of Lung Cancer: Comprehensive evaluation, staging, and resection to target primary and metastatic lung malignancies
    • Focus on Minimally Invasive Lung Resections: Video-assisted (VATS) lobectomies and wedge resections designed to minimize post-operative pain and accelerate healing
  • Management of Oesophageal Cancer: Advanced surgical resections and complex reconstructions to remove malignant tumors of the food pipe

Oesophageal & Diaphragmatic Care - Benign Disorders

  • Evaluation & Management of Dysphagia: Diagnostic workup and targeted interventions to correct swallowing difficulties and motility disorders.
  • Treatment of Benign Disorders of the Oesophagus: Surgical corrections for non-cancerous conditions, including structural narrowing
  • Abnormalities of the Diaphragm: Repair and reinforcement strategies for structural defects, specifically targeting hiatal hernias and diaphragmatic eventration

Pleural & Chest Wall Interventions

  • Pneumothorax Treatment: Immediate and long-term surgical management to repair leaks and prevent the recurrence of a collapsed lung
  • Management of Pleural Effusions: Therapeutic drainage, window placement, and pleurodesis to control fluid accumulation around the lungs
  • Chest Wall Resection & Reconstruction: Surgical removal of deep chest wall tumors paired with advanced structural reconstruction to preserve respiratory function.
  • Empyema Management: Management of pleural infections, surgical and non-surgical.

In-Office Thoracic Procedures

  • Flexible Bronchoscopy: Visual examination of the trachea, airways, and lungs using a slim, lighted scope to investigate chronic coughs or abnormal imaging.
  • Flexible Oesophagoscopy: In-office visual inspection of the inner lining of the food pipe to evaluate swallowing difficulties, acid reflux, or suspected lesions.
  • PEG Tube Placement (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy): Endoscopic insertion of a feeding tube directly into the stomach to secure long-term nutritional support for patients with severe swallowing disorders or advanced oesophageal conditions.
  • Diagnostic & Therapeutic Thoracentesis: Ultrasound-guided needle insertion to safely drain excess fluid (pleural effusion) from the space around the lungs, relieving shortness of breath.
  • Indwelling Pleural Catheter (IPC) Management: In-office insertion, tracking, and maintenance of long-term catheters for managing recurrent chest fluid accumulation.