Daniel Gwan-Nulla, MD
Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery

4.9 out of 5 –
New patient visits
Piedmont Heart Thoracic Surgery Columbus
1831 5TH AVENUE Columbus, GA 31904
Phone
706-320-8750Fax
706-320-8770
As Director of Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Oncology, Dr. Daniel Gwan-Nulla offers leading edge care to our patients at Piedmont Columbus Regional and the John B. Amos Cancer Center. Dr. Gwan-Nulla has particular interest in the management of lung and esophageal cancer and leads our multidisciplinary thoracic oncology team. He has significant expertise in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, including robotic surgery, and has received national recognition for his work. He is certified by the American Boards of Surgery and Thoracic Surgery, and is a member of the Society for Thoracic Surgeons and General Thoracic Surgical Club.
Provider Information
Specialties
Thoracic Surgical Oncology
Thoracic Surgery
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Adults
Education
Milton S Hershey Medical Center-Penn SU
Internship, 1996
University of Pennsylvania Schl. of Med.
Medical Education, 1995
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
Medical Education, 1995
Penn State College of Medicine
Residency, General Surgery, 2000
Penn State College of Medicine
Residency, 2000
Wayne State Univ. School of Medicine
Fellowship, 2003
Penn State College of Medicine
Internship, General Surgery, 1996
Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
296 ratings,
91 reviews
10/4/2025
I ready a biblical scripture on a whiteboard in his office. That scripture gave me hope.
8/17/2025
Great experience
7/24/2025
He,Äôs excellent .. extremely professional at all times!
7/11/2025
Very informative and understandable.
6/12/2025
Great doctor, he listens, answer questions and very knowledgeable with a personal touch of concern.
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Conditions Treated
adenocarcinoma of lung
anomalies of the diaphragm
asbestos lung
biopsy of lung
bronchogenic cysts
bronchoscopy
collapsed lung
decortication of lung
diaphragmatic hernia
empyema
esophageal diverticulum
esophageal mass
esophageal perforation
esophageal stricture
esophagectomy
gastroesophageal reflux surgery
laparoscopic heller myotomy for achalasia
lung mass
lung resection
malignant effusion
mediastinal mass
mediastinoscopy
mediastinum cancer
minimally invasive lung cancer surgery
minimally invasive pulmonary lobectomy
minimally invasive thoracic surgery
non small cell lung cancer
paraesophageal hernia
pleural diseases
pleural effusion
pleurodesis
pleurx catheter insertion
plication of emphysematous bleb
plication of the diaphragm
pneumothorax
repair of diaphragm
sleeve lobectomy
spontaneous pneumothorax
squamous cancer of the lung
tension pneumothorax
thoracentesis
thoracic malignancy
thoracic outlet syndrome
thoracoscopy
thoracostomy
thoracotomy
thymectomy
thymoma
thymus cancer
thymus surgery
video assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Virtual care available
For COVID-19 symptoms/testing, fever, cough, colds, UTI, allergies and more.
Self-pay or Insurance
Map & Directions
Piedmont Heart Thoracic Surgery Columbus
1831 5TH AVENUEColumbus, GA 31904
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday
Closed
Phone
706-320-8750Fax
706-320-8770
