
Certifications
General Surgery, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
General Thoracic Surgery, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
American Board of Surgery
Areas of Special Interest
All aspects of General Thoracic Surgery, including: diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for benign and malignant disease of the lungs, pleura, mediastinum, chest wall, diaphragm, esophagus and stomach.
Video-assisted Thoracoscopy
Surgery for Hyperhidrosis
Philosophy
Surgery of the chest is my life’s work. My team and I are dedicated to providing our patients with the most compassionate, state-of-the-art care possible.
Education
Medical Degree, Universite Laval, Quebec, Canada
Residency in General Surgery, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
Residency in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery;
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
Professional Affiliations
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
General Thoracic Surgery Club
Priestly Society (Alumni Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic)
Awards & Professional Achievements
The Howard Gray Travel Award
Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic 1989
The O.T. Clagett Travel Award
Division of Thoracic Surgery & CV Surgery
Mayo Clinic, 1991
Research and Publications
Dr Jacques has published research papers in medical journals such as Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Chest Surgery Clinics of North America, and the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
He is also co-author in several books on thoracic surgery.
Personal
I am the proud father of four lovely daughters. I am passionate about hockey and also enjoy cycling.
Other Languages Spoken
French
Primary Location:
Edina Clinic