Stephen D. Maxwell, M.D. FCCP

I met with Dr. Maxwell on Tuesday December 16, 2025. What a wonderful man! Dr. Maxwell went thru all of the processes and procedures that will occur with my impending surgery. Prior to our meeting, I was apprehensive but by the time we finished I was comfortable and ready to proceed. It's great way to meet a surgeon and then feel comfortable. He would be a great person to be friends with!!

I highly recommend Dr. Maxwell, the surgeon. He is not only highly skilled and responsible but also a very approachable doctor. As a lung cancer patient with a 4.5 cm tumor in my lung, I desperately needed a highly skilled surgeon to approve and perform my tumor resection surgery after undergoing initial chemotherapy. When I first met Dr. Maxwell, our communication was extremely smooth. He patiently explained all my and my husband's questions from various professional perspectives, alleviated my concerns, and solidified my unwavering trust in his capabilities. Dr. Maxwell is a remarkably approachable doctor. Throughout our conversations, he consistently conveyed humility, warmth, and hope, never pressuring us. He shared his thoughts and allowed us to make our own decisions. I told him without hesitation that I was ready and asked him to arrange the surgery as soon as possible. This trust came directly from a patient's confidence in Dr. Maxwell's professional knowledge and meticulous surgical expertise. Furthermore, Dr. Maxwell is also an incredibly responsible doctor. Despite his busy schedule, he personally visited my ward **three times** after the surgery to check on my recovery. He personally informed me that the operation was very successful. Four days after I was discharged, I even received the pathology results directly from Dr. Maxwell: all the tumor had been removed, with clear margins and lymph nodes. What these actions meant to a cancer patient like me, I believe you can all understand. In conclusion, I strongly recommend him to anyone in need of a thoracic surgeon.

Dr. Maxwell is not only an accomplished surgeon, but is also a very caring and a kind human being. I was treated by him for lung cancer. He thoroughly explained all the options. I opted for surgical removal of the tumor for which he did a wonderful job and put me on a path of quick recovery. I am very grateful for the care I received from Dr. Maxwell.

Dr Maxwell's skill as a surgeon is only matched by his bedside manner, and ability to explain complex surgical procedures in terms the patient can understand. My time critical biopsy was performed without a hitch, and Dr Maxwell's sincere follow up two weeks later was highly appreciated. Excellent surgeon and team, highest recommendation.

Top notch care quality. I can't speak highly enough of the treatment I received from Dr. Maxwell. For me, it was a very difficult procedure, but I felt Dr. Maxwell was with me every step of the way.