Overview
Tamim Antakli is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Melbourne, Florida.
Dr. Antakli is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
1350 Hickory St Ste 102, Melbourne, FL 32901
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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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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Herrera is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tamim Antakli
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tamim Antakli?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tamim Antakli by calling their office at 321-434-3455. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tamim Antakli a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tamim Antakli 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. Tamim Antakli specialize in?
While Dr. Tamim Antakli is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Lung Adenocarcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Tamim Antakli participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tamim Antakli has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Tamim Antakli's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tamim Antakli accept my insurance?
Dr. Tamim Antakli accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-434-3455 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Antakli isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Antakli isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Antakli isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Antakli isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Antakli isDistinguished. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Antakli isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Antakli isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Collapsed LungDr. Antakli isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Antakli isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Antakli isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Antakli isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Lung CancerDr. Antakli isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Antakli isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Antakli isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Antakli isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Antakli isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Antakli isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Antakli isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.

