Overview
Robert Cortina is a Thoracic Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Cortina has been practicing medicine for over 34 years is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.
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1912 Tradd Court, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert Cortina
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Cortina?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Cortina by calling their office at 910-251-3766. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Cortina a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Cortina 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. Robert Cortina specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Cortina is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Lung Nodules. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Robert Cortina accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Cortina accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 910-251-3766 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Cortina isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Cortina isDistinguished. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Cortina isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Cortina isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Cortina isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Cortina isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Cortina isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Collapsed LungDr. Cortina isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Cortina isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- HerniaDr. Cortina isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- MesotheliomaDr. Cortina isAdvanced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Cortina isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Experienced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Cortina isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Cortina isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Breast CancerDr. Cortina isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Cortina isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- CellulitisDr. Cortina isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Cortina isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.