Overview
Dr. Kojo Dadzie is a board-certified thoracic surgeon at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute. He has expertise in robotic minimally invasive procedures for benign and malignant tumors of the chest, lungs and esophagus, benign foregut disease and thoracic outlet syndrome. His specialties include: Hiatal hernias Achalasia Lung cancer Esophageal cancer Mediastinal tumors Chest wall tumors Esophageal diverticulum Hyperhidrosis Thoracic outlet syndrome Esophageal perforation Empyema Pneumothorax Chest wall deformity Malignant effusion Esophageal strictures Dr. Dadzie listens to his patients’ needs and concerns, educates them about their disease and provides the best care possible with their goals in mind. Dr. Dadzie’s Training He graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Valdosta State University in Georgia. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Dr. Dadzie completed a general surgery residency at Orlando Health and was simulation and didactic chief resident his final year. He performed a thoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center. About Dr. Dadzie Dr. Dadzie is board certified in thoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Epsilon Delta honor societies. Outside of work, Dr. Dadzie enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, traveling and watching soccer.
His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation and Collapsed Lung.
Dr. Dadzie is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Dadzie is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
22 W. Underwood St., 4th Floor, Orlando, FL 32806
1920 Don Wickham Dr., Clermont, FL 34711
Rod Taylor Thoracic Care Center
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, Lung Nodules, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Herrera is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Herrera is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kojo Dadzie
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kojo Dadzie?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kojo Dadzie by calling their office at 407-648-5384. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kojo Dadzie a top-rated expert for Esophageal Perforation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kojo Dadzie is classified as an Experienced expert for Esophageal Perforation, 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. Kojo Dadzie specialize in?
While Dr. Kojo Dadzie is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Esophageal Perforation, Collapsed Lung. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Kojo Dadzie accept my insurance?
Dr. Kojo Dadzie accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 407-648-5384 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Collapsed LungDr. Dadzie isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Dadzie isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.