Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr Lucas Sanders
FRACS, FCS SA, MSRC, Arts Examen
Dr Luc Sanders is a highly experienced Specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon with expertise across both cardiac and thoracic procedures. A pioneer in minimally invasive thoracic surgery in Australia, he is one of Perth’s most experienced surgeons in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomies. Known for his precision, accessibility, and patient-first approach, Dr Luc is committed to reducing surgical trauma and delivering timely, expert care.
Appointments and Enquiries
For enquiries please contact the Access Cardiology team at admin@accesscardiology.com.au and one of our team members will get back to you within 24-48 hours. For anything urgent please call 000.
Qualifications and Experience
Specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon since 1997
Trained in South Africa; originally from the Netherlands
Moved to Australia in 2001and worked at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Commenced private practice in 2014. Full private practice since 2023
Weekly clinics at Mount Medical Centre and Soleil Health Medical Centre, Cottesloe
Leader in minimally invasive thoracic surgery in Australia
Areas of Interest
Thoracic Surgery
VATS (video-assisted thoracic surgery) for lung resections: lobectomy, wedge resection, segmentectomy
Treatment of mediastinal and pleural conditions (e.g. thymectomy)
Lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema
Management of chest wall masses and surgical lung diseases
Cardiac Surgery
Valvular heart disease (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid)
Ascending aorta and coronary artery bypass surgery
Beating heart surgery for single-double vessel grafting
Minimally invasive atrial fibrillation surgery (HyCASA / Convergent procedure)
Thoracoscopic left atrial appendage occlusion (AtriClip™)