Raffaele Rocco

Dr. Raffaele Rocco

Thoracic Surgery
Cedars-Sinai Thoracic Surgery-Los Angeles
8631 W 3rd St Ste 240E Office, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Cedars-Sinai Thoracic Surgery-Los Angeles
8631 W 3rd St Ste 240E Office, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Dr. Raffaele Rocco is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in both general and thoracic surgery. He completed his medical education at Università Campus Bio-Medico in Rome, Italy, graduating in 2015. Following medical school, Dr. Rocco underwent five years of general surgery training at Mayo Clinic, where he was board-certified and served as Chief Resident. He received the Chief Resident Teacher of the Year Award in 2022, recognizing his excellence in teaching . Dr. Rocco then pursued a thoracic surgery residency at Mayo Clinic, completing the program in 2024 .

His clinical expertise encompasses the management of both benign and malignant thoracic diseases, with a particular focus on robotic and uniportal surgical approaches.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Rocco is an active researcher and educator. He has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, contributing to advancements in thoracic surgery. His commitment to education was further acknowledged when he received the 2023 O.T. Clagett Travel Award, which supports study and skill development in cardiothoracic surgery .

His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles.

Residency

Mayo Clinic

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in MN

Hospital Affiliations

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO

Locations

Cedars-Sinai Thoracic Surgery-Los Angeles
8631 W 3rd St Ste 240E Office, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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