
Overview
Dr. Anthony Rongione is a board-certified cardiac and thoracic surgeon with Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute. He has a particular interest in bloodless cardiac surgery, and his specialties include: Adult cardiothoracic surgery Minimally invasive heart surgery Advanced heart failure Left ventricular assist device Arterial revascularization Aneurysms Dr. Rongione believes in treating every patient as if they were family. Dr. Rongione’s Training Dr. Rongione earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, followed by an internship and residency in general surgery at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. He completed specialization in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. About Dr. Rongione Dr. Rongione is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery. As an accomplished member of the medical community, he has served as an investigator on eight clinical trials, written nearly 50 abstracts plus a book chapter, published more than 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at medical conferences across the country. Outside of work, Dr. Rongione enjoys traveling.
Dr. Rongione is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
Dr. Rongione is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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1222 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32806
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Institute For Advanced Thoracic Surgery
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Orlando Health Cancer Institute - St. Cloud
Luis Herrera, MD, thoracic surgeon, is the medical director of the Rod Taylor Thoracic Care Center at Orlando Health Cancer Institute. He is a member of the Thoracic/Head and Neck Cancers Specialty Section. He joined Orlando Health Cancer Institute from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston where he served as chief resident of thoracic surgery and is currently appointed as an adjunct assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Thoracic Surgery.Board-certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery, Dr. Herrera specializes in surgery for tumors of the chest, including cancer of the lung, esophagus, chest wall and mediastinum and also treats benign disorders of the esophagus. Dr. Herrera has expertise in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, advanced pulmonary resections, and esophagectomy. He also specializes in VATS (video assisted thoracic surgery), laparoscopic and robotic surgery. In addition, Dr. Herrera serves as an expert reviewer of other doctors performing robotic surgery through the C-SATS performance review and training program.Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Herrera graduated summa cum laude with his medical degree and magna cum laude with a bachelor's in biology from the University of Puerto Rico. He fulfilled a general surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh and a cardiothoracic surgery residency at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Texas Heart Institute in Houston, focusing on thoracic surgical oncology.Dr. Herrera is involved in basic and translational research focusing on new treatments for lung and esophageal cancer. He has received several awards for his work, including the Minority Scholar Award in Cancer Research from the American Association for Cancer Research, the National Institutes of Health Minority Supplement Grant from the National Cancer Institute and the United States Surgical Corporation Resident Research Grant.He has been published in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Neoplasia, Clinical Chemistry, Nanomedicine and has given presentations at several national meetings. Dr. Herrera is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Herrera is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Anthony J. Rongione
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Anthony J. Rongione?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Anthony J. Rongione by calling their office at 321-841-6444. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Anthony J. Rongione a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anthony J. Rongione is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Anthony J. Rongione specialize in?
While Dr. Anthony J. Rongione is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Anthony J. Rongione participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Anthony J. Rongione has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Anthony J. Rongione's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Anthony J. Rongione accept my insurance?
Dr. Anthony J. Rongione accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-841-6444 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Rongione isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Rongione isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Rongione isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Rongione isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Rongione isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
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- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Rongione isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Rongione isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Rongione isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Rongione isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great VesselsDr. Rongione isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels.
- Heart TransplantDr. Rongione isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
