Overview
My interest in medicine began at college with a summer job in a hospital supply room. I changed to pre-med and that was it. I’ve been a pediatric cardiac surgeon for more than 15 years, and I appreciate the relationships with my patients and their parents. Every year they send me photos of their growing kids; it’s exciting to see them doing well — going to school, playing sports, living full lives. It’s very rewarding. The ability of kids’ hearts to recover is truly amazing. I am here to help them along by performing the surgery, getting things how they are supposed to be — then their bodies do the rest. Their ability to heal, their resilience, is just fantastic. They are really champions. I’m always looking for ways to do what we do better, and I’m learning all the time — I learn from colleagues, from nurses and from parents. The nurses are with patients so much, and of course parents know their children better than anyone else, so when a parent says “something’s different,” or “I’ve noticed something,” my ears perk up. Nobody knows what’s normal for their child better than they do.That’s why it’s important to look at the care of kids with heart disease as truly a team effort. It has to be integrated from beginning to end. The best outcomes depend on everyone performing at their best, so that’s what we do. Most of our patients can’t talk yet, but parents, nurses, staff and doctors — every bit of input matters — and a big part of my job is listening. We’re dedicated to the quality, safety and outcomes of what we do, and that can’t be compromised. We’re dedicated to caring for parents as well as children. That’s our promise.Many heart defects are discovered during prenatal ultrasounds, so it’s my goal to talk with parents before their child is born. I can’t take away all of their anxiety, but I can let them know that we can fix almost all heart problems, and there’s a really good chance their child is going to be okay. It’s a huge event in their lives, and it can be beyond heart-wrenching to deal with. The more they understand that this is what we do every day — and we do it well — it doesn’t make it easy, but it can make it better.
Dr. Wearden is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Ventricular Septal Defects, Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
Dr. Wearden is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 62 peer reviewed articles.
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6535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL 32827
807 Children's Way, Jacksonville, FL 32207
841 Prudential Drive, Suite 280, Jacksonville, FL 32207
2202 State Ave., Suite 102, Panama City, FL 32405
8331 N. Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL 32514
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Institute For Advanced Thoracic Surgery
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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.
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Kevin Accola is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Accola is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter D. Wearden
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter D. Wearden?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter D. Wearden by calling their office at 407-650-7715. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter D. Wearden a top-rated expert for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter D. Wearden is classified as an Advanced expert for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), 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. Peter D. Wearden specialize in?
While Dr. Peter D. Wearden is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Ventricular Septal Defects, and Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Peter D. Wearden participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter D. Wearden has published 62 articles and abstracts on conditions like Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). You can view a list of Dr. Peter D. Wearden's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter D. Wearden accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter D. Wearden accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 407-650-7715 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Wearden isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Wearden isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Wearden isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Sternal CleftDr. Wearden isAdvanced. Learn about Sternal Cleft.
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- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Wearden isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
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- Cardiac DiverticulumDr. Wearden isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Diverticulum.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Wearden isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Wearden isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.