
Overview
Horacio Asbun is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Asbun is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 172 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Asbun is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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Locations
8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Horacio J. Asbun
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Horacio J. Asbun?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Horacio J. Asbun by calling their office at 786-345-7208. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Horacio J. Asbun a top-rated expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Horacio J. Asbun is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy, 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. Horacio J. Asbun specialize in?
While Dr. Horacio J. Asbun is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Horacio J. Asbun participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Horacio J. Asbun has published 172 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreaticoduodenectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Horacio J. Asbun's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Horacio J. Asbun accept my insurance?
Dr. Horacio J. Asbun accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Florida Blue. We recommend calling the office directly at 786-345-7208 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
- Elite
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
- PancreatectomyDr. Asbun isElite. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Asbun isElite. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Asbun isElite. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Distinguished
- Ampullary CancerDr. Asbun isDistinguished. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Asbun isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Asbun isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Advanced
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Asbun isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Asbun isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- HepatectomyDr. Asbun isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Pancreatic AdenomaDr. Asbun isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Adenoma.
- Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
- SplenectomyDr. Asbun isAdvanced. Learn about Splenectomy.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gastric BypassDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- GlucagonomaDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Glucagonoma.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- LiposarcomaDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Liver CancerDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- MesenchymomaDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Metastatic InsulinomaDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Insulinoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pancreatic Islet Cell TumorDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- PheochromocytomaDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Pheochromocytoma.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Asbun isExperienced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.


