Overview
Tomer Karas is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Karas is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
217 Hillcrest St, Orlando, FL 32801
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tomer Karas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tomer Karas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tomer Karas by calling their office at 954-620-1611. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tomer Karas a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tomer Karas is classified as an Advanced 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. Tomer Karas specialize in?
While Dr. Tomer Karas is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Tomer Karas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tomer Karas has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Tomer Karas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tomer Karas accept my insurance?
Dr. Tomer Karas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Florida Blue. We recommend calling the office directly at 954-620-1611 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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- Advanced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Karas isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Karas isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Karas isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Karas isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Karas isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Karas isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Karas isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Karas isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
