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Esophageal Diseases | Lung Cancer | Lung Disease
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Esophageal Diseases | Lung Cancer | Lung DiseaseMy first passion, as a thoracic surgeon and associate professor of surgery at St. Luke’s University Health Network, is caring for patients and getting them through challenging medical issues. In addition to my clinical practice, I train our general surgery residents. I developed our robotic surgery resident curriculum, designed to teach future robotic surgeons.
I earned my medical degree at Thomas Jefferson Medical College and completed an internship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. I trained in general surgery at Lankenau Hospital and completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Allegheny General Hospital.
I specialize in robotic lung resections, foregut procedures and mediastinal masses, which develop in the mediastinum – the central area of the chest between the lungs. In addition to my thoracic surgical fellowship, I was fortunate to be accepted into the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Robotic Surgical Fellowship, where I trained with national leaders in robotic thoracic surgery. Additionally, I am interested in the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), commonly referred to as heartburn. I was pleased to bring the robotic LINX procedure, a surgical technique that helps prevent heartburn, to St. Luke’s and our patients.
More recently, I began St. Luke’s Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy practice with interventional pulmonologist Deborah Stahlnecker, DO. Through this endeavor, we utilize technology to identify, biopsy and resect lung nodules at smaller sizes with great accuracy.
I enjoy the outdoors and being active. As a Colorado native, I am an avid skier. In my younger days, I was a certified professional ski instructor at Vail. During the warmer months, I enjoy running and hiking on local trails. Most importantly, I enjoy spending my free time with my wonderful wife and our children.
school Education
Medical School
- Jefferson Medical College, 2010
Internship
- University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, 2010 - 2011
Residency
- Lankenau Hospital, 2011 - 2016
Fellowship
- Allegheny General Hospital, 2016 - 2018
Board Certifications
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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“Everything explained very clearly to me !”
July 27, 2025
“Very good experience”
July 6, 2025
“The visit was a very good experience.”
July 6, 2025
“Dr Manchester was excellent. He got me an earlier time then originally scheduled a week earlier. He is wonderful.”
July 1, 2025
“This apt was my first introduction to Dr Manchester for a mass in my lung. He was reassuring during a difficult time for me. I'm comfortable with him being in charge of my medical care.”
June 22, 2025
“He is very professional.”
May 5, 2025
“Great visit ”
May 5, 2025
“Dr. Manchester is a fabulous surgeon. He informed me prior to surgery about everything I needed to know . He made me feel very comfortable and relaxed about the surgery I was going to have performed by him and the entire procedure! I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs thoracic surgery like I experienced.St. Luke's Hospital is extremely lucky to have him on their team and staff.”
May 2, 2025
“Dr Manchester is a very caring doctor. He listens. He answers all my questions. He always shows me my ct scan and explains what he sees and what that means. He encourages as the visit goes. When my visit is done then I ask him how he is doing and hows the family. Then we are showing family pictures and my new great granddaughter, just like family!!!!! Doctors need to be encouraged too. My late husband was great at that. We all need each other .”
April 4, 2025
“was giving me the results of my biopsy and he was very easy to understand. Very caring and very helpful. He's a great doctor and I'm blessed to have him”
March 27, 2025
“Dr Manchester explained my issues clearly and included me in the decision for how to proceed. He then followed me out to checkout and assisted me with locations for a pre surgery test, next visit and surgery! I left feeling informed regarding my issues, and confident in Dr Manchester's ability to correct them.”
March 23, 2025
“I needed a sooner appointment and the team got me in early.”
March 17, 2025
“Excellent staff. The women checked me out and scheduled my appointment and testing was extremely courteous and helpful. What a nice young lady.”
March 9, 2025
“Hands down the best doctor I ever had,strongly recomend to anyone.”
March 9, 2025
“Dr. Manchester was great as always. I've never had any problems dealing with any of the St. Luke's staff. I highly recommend St. Luke's and Dr. Manchester as well.”
March 2, 2025
“Dr Manchester and staff are wonderful. I never have any problems or questions when I leave”
February 16, 2025
“Excellent”
January 27, 2025
“Dustin J Manchester, MD was On time & thorough”
January 25, 2025
“Dr. Manchester and the St Luke cancer team were outstanding in my understanding my cancer. It was east to follow their well meaning advice.”
January 20, 2025
“Dr. Manchester is an excellent surgeon. I appreciate the care and concern he expressed.”
January 11, 2025
“Dr. Manchester is always attentive, not in a rush.Explains everything in detail. Takes time to review all imaging/test results. All follow-up plans are discussed clearly and he includes the patient in all decision making. He's very kind, courteous, attentive and thorough.”
January 11, 2025
“Excellent treatment and command put me at easy and confident in the level of intervention and care no matter the outcome. Dr Manchester may be considered as the standard for competent treatment of patients.”
January 11, 2025
“Excellent care!”
December 26, 2024
“I would recommend Dr. Manchester to anyone!”
November 23, 2024
“Dr. Manchester is awesome! He is never dismissive with me. He is a great listener, and he answers all of my questions and concerns very patiently. He explains all of my images and test results in ways that I can understand. He and his staff are the best!”
November 18, 2024
“Dr. Manchester is excellant. Would recommend him to anyone needing his help.”
November 10, 2024
“Had good appointment with Dustin J Manchester, MD”
November 10, 2024
“I saw Dr. Manchester about a possible surgery. He was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. He provided a lot of information about what to expect if I have the surgery and ordered tests to help determine whether or not I should elect to have the surgery. He gave me hints about how to live with the condition. His staff was very helpful in scheduling the tests and a follow through appointment.”
October 20, 2024
“The physician Dustin J Manchester, MD Immediately made me feel welcomed and comfortable. He reviewed my information before the consultation which made me feel he was sincerely interested in my health concern.I felt confident in his understanding of my lung condition.”
October 18, 2024
“I have faith in the work Dr. Manchester has done, as to my particular condition I understand I have to now wait a year before I am tested again. I would like, if at all possible to be tested bi-yearly.”
October 15, 2024
“Everything was great with Dustin J Manchester, MD”
October 13, 2024
“Good! Dr.Manchester was extremely polite and very helpful to me regarding my concerns.”
September 22, 2024
5.0 RATING
“The Doctor was very thorough, considerate and I understood all of his questions and explanations. And he took considerable time with me!”
July 27, 2025