25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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, Lung Nodules, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Herrera is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Herrera is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Johnston, MD, is a fellowship-trained thoracic surgeon with Orlando Health Cancer Institute's Rod Taylor Thoracic Care Center. Dr. Johnston cares for patients with lymphoma, lung cancer and a variety of chest conditions using minimally invasive surgical and robotic-assisted options. He also specializes in endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) surgery to treat hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating.Dr. Johnston's TrainingAfter graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of South Florida Honors College in Tampa, Dr. Johnston earned his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. He went on to complete a general surgery residency with Orlando Health and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he served as an instructor in thoracic surgery.About Dr. JohnstonDr. Johnston is certified in laparoscopic surgery by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and a member of the American College of Surgeons and Golden Key International Honor Society.He is an inaugural member of the Collaborative Quality Advisory Council at Orlando Health and also has published his work in the American Surgeon Journal and presented studies at annual medical conferences.Following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, Dr. Johnston is proud to be a third-generation thoracic surgeon. Dr. Johnston is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Tracheobronchomalacia, Hiatal Hernia, Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Mcginn is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Mcginn is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchomalacia, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Mcginn is currently accepting new patients.

Jacques-pierre Fontaine is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Fontaine is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Mesothelioma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Fontaine is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Keenan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Keenan is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Keenan is currently accepting new patients.

Irving David is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. David is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Pleural Effusion, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Lucian Lozonschi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Lozonschi is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiac Tamponade, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Lozonschi is currently accepting new patients.

Jose Navia is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Navia is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Navia is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Savage is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Stuart, Florida. Dr. Savage is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Lung Nodules, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Savage is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, 1995. Dr. Savage is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Joshua Rovin is board certified in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, as well as general surgery. He has extensive experience in valve repair, open and endovascular aortic surgery, valve sparing aortic root reconstruction, mitral valve treatment, minimally invasive surgery and TAVR and mitralclip repairs.', 'Dr. Rovin earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He then completed a general surgery residency at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesvill, Virginia. He continued his medical education by completing fellowships from the University of Virginia Medical Center in adhesion signaling in tumor progression and cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.', 'Dr. Rovin is Director of Transcatheter and Aortic Valve Therapies, as well as Director of the Center for Advanced Valve and Structural Heart Care at Morton Plant Hospital. The Center was established in 2012 as the first multidisciplinary center of its kind in the region, designed to provide customized treatment options for patients with complex heart valve disease. Its panel of cardiac experts is dedicated to providing the highest quality and latest advancements in structural heart care. Dr. Rovin is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Rovin is board certified in AB Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and AB Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Rovin is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Woods is a cardiothoracic surgeon in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Heart Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida. He joined the hospital staff in 2024. He was previously the surgical director of cardiac transplantation at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee, and a professor of surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Woods has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, books and chapters; given many talks regionally, nationally and internationally; and has served as a peer reviewer for many medical journals. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed a surgical residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals in Seattle, followed by a pediatric surgery fellowship at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. He then completed a thoracic surgery fellowship at University of Washington, followed by a specialty registrar in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. He also earned his doctoral degree from the University of Illinois. Dr. Woods is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coarctation of the Aorta, Double Discordia, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Heart Transplant, and Thymectomy. Dr. Woods is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Woods is currently accepting new patients.

Victor O. Morell, MD, joined UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh as chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2004. He is a skilled surgeon, administrator, researcher, and educator. In May 2011, Dr. Morell was appointed co-director of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. He also serves as vice chair and director of cardiovascular services for the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Morell is board-certified in general surgery and in thoracic surgery. Dr. Morell is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ebstein's Anomaly, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Aortopulmonary Window, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Morell is board certified in AB Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, American Board Of Thoracic Surgery , AB Thoracic Surgery (Congenital Cardiac Surgery), and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Morell is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Anthony Rongione is a board-certified cardiac and thoracic surgeon with Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute. He has a particular interest in bloodless cardiac surgery, and his specialties include: Adult cardiothoracic surgery Minimally invasive heart surgery Advanced heart failure Left ventricular assist device Arterial revascularization Aneurysms Dr. Rongione believes in treating every patient as if they were family. Dr. Rongione's Training Dr. Rongione earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, followed by an internship and residency in general surgery at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. He completed specialization in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. About Dr. Rongione Dr. Rongione is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery. As an accomplished member of the medical community, he has served as an investigator on eight clinical trials, written nearly 50 abstracts plus a book chapter, published more than 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at medical conferences across the country. Outside of work, Dr. Rongione enjoys traveling. Dr. Rongione is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Rongione is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Rongione is currently accepting new patients.

Nicolas Brozzi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Brozzi is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Brozzi is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Massimiano, MD, is a board-certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon with the Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute. He has provided patients comprehensive cardiac surgical care for more than 30 years and is known as an expert in minimally invasive heart surgery, in particular minimally invasive mitral valve surgery, which he helped develop. In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Massimiano also serves as the Institute's medical director of cardiac surgery.Experienced Cardiac and Vascular CareNarrow or blocked arteries, known as coronary artery disease, are a common condition and require experienced cardiac and vascular care from a board-certified surgeon like Dr. Massimiano. Patients with advanced coronary artery disease may experience a severe cardiac event such as intense chest pain, heart attack or stroke and require emergency attention. Whether it is a scheduled or emergency procedure, Dr. Massimiano provides patients the most current surgical treatments available. For many patients, minimally invasive procedures, including angioplasty and stents, are appropriate, while others may require bypass surgery or another more invasive intervention.Dr. Massimiano’s TrainingDr. Massimiano earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine followed by internships in general surgery at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and Navy Regional Medical Center in the Philippines. He returned to Bethesda for residencies in general and vascular surgery, serving as chief resident.He then completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Yale New-Haven Hospital in Connecticut, an affiliate of Yale University School of Medicine, and an advanced valve fellowship at St. Vincent Heart Institute in Portland, Oregon.About Dr. MassimianoIn addition to certification by the American Board of Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and National Board of Medical Examiners, Dr. Massimiano is active in many professional organizations. These include the American Medical Association, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, International Society for Minimally Invasive Surgery, and American College of Healthcare Executives.His work has appeared in peer-reviewed medical journals, three book chapters, and at national and international scientific meetings. He also has received many awards during his career, including the Navy Achievement Award and Navy Meritorious Service Medal.Dr. Massimiano is a recent graduate of the Harvard Medical School Surgical Leadership Program, where he was selected as class graduation speaker. Dr. Massimiano is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Prolapse, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Massimiano is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Massimiano is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Toloza is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Toloza is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Toloza is currently accepting new patients.

Bradley Taylor is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Taylor is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Embolectomy. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Lamelas is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Lamelas is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lamelas is currently accepting new patients.

Farid Gharagozloo is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Gharagozloo is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Charles Lu is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Lu is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Lu is currently accepting new patients.

Philip Bongiorno is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tallahassee, Florida. Dr. Bongiorno is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Bongiorno is currently accepting new patients.

Alexander Kulik is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Kulik is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Kulik is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Bleiweis is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Bleiweis is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Ventricular Septal Defects, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Bleiweis is currently accepting new patients.

Porur Somasundaram is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in North Port, Florida. Dr. Somasundaram is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Somasundaram is currently accepting new patients.

Tae Song is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Song is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Song is currently accepting new patients.