Robert Cortina
Distinguished in Lung Nodules

Dr. Robert Cortina

Thoracic Surgery
Novant Health
Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
1912 Tradd Court, 
Wilmington, NC 
Offers Telehealth
34 Years of Experience
Distinguished in Lung Nodules
Novant Health
Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
1912 Tradd Court, 
Wilmington, NC 
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Overview

Robert Cortina is a Thoracic Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Cortina has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Graduate Institution
New York Medical College, 1992.0
Residency
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in NC
Board Certifications
Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • HMO
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Locations

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
1912 Tradd Court, Wilmington, NC 28401
Call: 910-251-3766
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    • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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    • Lung Adenocarcinoma
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    • Lung Cancer
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    • Lung Nodules
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    • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
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    • Collapsed Lung
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    • Mesothelioma
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    • Metastatic Pleural Tumor
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    • Pleurisy
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    • Experienced
    • Biliary Dyskinesia
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    • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
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    • Emphysema
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    • Fibrosing Mediastinitis
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    • Gastrostomy
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    • Hernia Surgery
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