Overview
Dr. Mwelwa Chizinga is a board-certified pulmonologist with Orlando Health Medical Group Lung and Sleep Medicine. His specialties include: Lung infections Pleural effusions COPD Asthma Pulmonary embolism Dr. Chizinga also is board certified in internal medicine and critical care medicine. He is dedicated to listening to his patients and providing care in a way they can understand. Dr. Chizinga’s Training Dr. Chizinga received his bachelor’s degree in human biology from Curtin University in Western Australia and his medical training at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada. He completed an internal medicine residency at the Yale New Haven Medical Center in Waterbury, Connecticut, and a pulmonary disease and critical care medicine fellowship at the University of Florida in Gainesville. About Dr. Chizinga Before joining Orlando Health, Dr. Chizinga was chief of medicine and a pulmonary critical care attending physician at Gadsden Regional Medical Center in Alabama. Dr. Chizinga is triple board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and his professional memberships include the American Thoracic Society and American College of Physicians. He has contributed to medical literature, with published research on topics including lung transplants, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, pulmonary hypertension, chronic eosinophilic pneumonia, nephrotic syndrome, pulmonary embolisms, heart failure and Whipple's disease. Dr. Chizinga is committed to community service and education. He has volunteered in patient care at a rural hospital in his native Lusaka, Zambia, provided tutoring in human anatomy to medical students at St. George’s University, and engaged in literacy programs with the Children in Distress organization in Zambia. Outside of work, Dr. Chizinga enjoys reading, soccer, running and weightlifting.
His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Actinomycosis, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Chizinga is board certified in American Board Of Critical Care Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Pulmonary Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.
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10000 W. Colonial Dr., Suite 387, Ocoee, FL 34761
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mwelwa Chizinga
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mwelwa Chizinga?
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Is Dr. Mwelwa Chizinga a top-rated expert for Pleurisy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mwelwa Chizinga is classified as an Experienced expert for Pleurisy, 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. Mwelwa Chizinga specialize in?
While Dr. Mwelwa Chizinga is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pleurisy, Pneumonia, and Actinomycosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Mwelwa Chizinga participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mwelwa Chizinga has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleurisy. You can view a list of Dr. Mwelwa Chizinga's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mwelwa Chizinga accept my insurance?
Dr. Mwelwa Chizinga accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-841-7856 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- ActinomycosisDr. Chizinga isExperienced. Learn about Actinomycosis.
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Chizinga isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Chizinga isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AsthmaDr. Chizinga isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Chizinga isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Chizinga isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.