Overview
Gary Chmielewski is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Chmielewski is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
2501 N Orange Ave Ste 681, Orlando, FL 32804
661 E Altamonte Dr Ste 324, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
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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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. Gary Chmielewski
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gary Chmielewski?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gary Chmielewski by calling their office at 229-422-1437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gary Chmielewski a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gary Chmielewski is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Cancer, 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. Gary Chmielewski specialize in?
While Dr. Gary Chmielewski is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, and Hiatal Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Gary Chmielewski participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gary Chmielewski has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Gary Chmielewski's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gary Chmielewski accept my insurance?
Dr. Gary Chmielewski accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 229-422-1437 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Chmielewski isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Chmielewski isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Lung CancerDr. Chmielewski isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Chmielewski isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Chmielewski isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- EndoscopyDr. Chmielewski isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Chmielewski isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Chmielewski isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Chmielewski isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- PleurisyDr. Chmielewski isAdvanced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Experienced
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Chmielewski isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Chmielewski isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Chmielewski isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Chmielewski isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- GastrostomyDr. Chmielewski isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Chmielewski isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
