Is a thoracic surgeon the best person to go to for thoracic outlet syndrome surgery?

Yes: thoracic surgeon will be the best to do this kind of surgery a lot of general surgeon with thoracic surgery experienced and training can do a similar good job since most thoracic surgeon are heart surgeon only few will have an interest in general thoracic surgery look for the surgeon experience in this kind of surgery how many they did and how are their results,always ask for a second opinion .

Yes.: Ideally one that has a lot of experience doing the specific procedure you have been advised to have.

Possibly: The best person to go to is someone who has an interest in the procedure and does a fair amount of them. The occasional thoracic outlet surgeon is not likely the best surgeon for that procedure. Orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and general surgeons can all perform the procedure.