Overview
Rocco Lafaro is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Bronx, New York.
His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Thymectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
4422 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY 10457
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rocco J. Lafaro
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rocco J. Lafaro?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rocco J. Lafaro by calling their office at 718-960-9000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rocco J. Lafaro a top-rated expert for Thymectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rocco J. Lafaro is classified as an Experienced expert for Thymectomy, 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. Rocco J. Lafaro specialize in?
While Dr. Rocco J. Lafaro is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thymectomy, Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Rocco J. Lafaro participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rocco J. Lafaro has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thymectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Rocco J. Lafaro's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rocco J. Lafaro accept my insurance?
Dr. Rocco J. Lafaro accepts most major insurance plans, including Health First and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-960-9000 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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- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Collapsed LungDr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- MediastinitisDr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinitis.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Sinus of Valsalva AneurysmDr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- ThymectomyDr. Lafaro isExperienced. Learn about Thymectomy.