
Overview
Matthew Johnston, MD, is a fellowship-trained thoracic surgeon with Orlando Health Cancer Institute's Rod Taylor Thoracic Care Center. Dr. Johnston cares for patients with lymphoma, lung cancer and a variety of chest conditions using minimally invasive surgical and robotic-assisted options. He also specializes in endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) surgery to treat hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating.Dr. Johnston's TrainingAfter graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of South Florida Honors College in Tampa, Dr. Johnston earned his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. He went on to complete a general surgery residency with Orlando Health and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he served as an instructor in thoracic surgery.About Dr. JohnstonDr. Johnston is certified in laparoscopic surgery by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and a member of the American College of Surgeons and Golden Key International Honor Society.He is an inaugural member of the Collaborative Quality Advisory Council at Orlando Health and also has published his work in the American Surgeon Journal and presented studies at annual medical conferences.Following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, Dr. Johnston is proud to be a third-generation thoracic surgeon.
Dr. Johnston is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Tracheobronchomalacia, Hiatal Hernia, Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
392 Rinehart Rd., Suite 3000, Lake Mary, FL 32746
22 W. Underwood St., 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.
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. Matthew A. Johnston
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew A. Johnston?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew A. Johnston by calling their office at 321-841-1869. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew A. Johnston a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew A. Johnston is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, 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. Matthew A. Johnston specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew A. Johnston is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Tracheobronchomalacia, and Hiatal Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Matthew A. Johnston participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew A. Johnston has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew A. Johnston's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthew A. Johnston accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew A. Johnston accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-841-1869 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Johnston isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Lung CancerDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- TracheobronchomalaciaDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Tracheobronchomalacia.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Collapsed LungDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
