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Lary Robinson, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Tampa, FL, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

LaryRobinsonMDFACS, FCCP

Thoracic Surgery • Tampa, FL

Cardiovascular Surgery

Senior Member, Moffitt Medical Group, Moffitt Cancer Center and Professor of Surgery (Thoracic), University S Fla College of Medicine

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Overview of Dr. Robinson

Dr. Lary Robinson is a thoracic oncologic surgeon in Tampa, FL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area but currently practices at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. He received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He did his residency and fellowship at the Duke university medical center. He was a flight surgeon (Major, USAF) stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War. He has been in practice 47 years and speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He is experienced in adult general thoracic surgery, video-assisted thoracic surgery, thoracic neoplasms and is involved in basic and clinical research studies in the microbiome, nutrition and viral carcinogenesis..

Education & Training

  • Clinica Anglioamericana, Lima, Peru
    Clinica Anglioamericana, Lima, PeruNo degree, Goldberger Fellowship in Clinical Malnutrition Research, 1969
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1976 - 1983
  • St. Thomas' Hospital, The Rayne Institute, London, UK
    St. Thomas' Hospital, The Rayne Institute, London, UKNo degree, Cardiac Research, 1981 - 1982
  • Flight Surgeon, Major, U.S. Air Force, Thailand
    Flight Surgeon, Major, U.S. Air Force, ThailandNo Degree, 1974 - 1976
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1972 - 1974
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1972, M.D.
  • University of Kansas
    University of KansasBA, Anthropology, 1964 - 1968
  • Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
    Universidad Nacional Autonoma de MexicoNo degree, Spanish and Archaeology studies, 1966

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1976 - 2002
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Tampa's Top Docs Tampa Magazine, 2020
  • U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service U.S. Air Force, 1975
  • Physician of the Year Award Moffitt Cancer Center, 2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • "Should Clinicians Recommend Dog Ownership to their Patients?"  
    Lary A. Robinson, J Royal Soc Medicine, 10/2020
  • Is 'inflammaging' fuelling severe COVID-19 disease?  
    Lary A. Robinson, Christine M. Pierce, J Roy Soc Medicine, 8/17/2020
  • Preoperative nutrition-enhanced recovery after surgery protocol for thoracic neoplasms  
    Lary A. Robinson, Tawee Tanvetyanon, Deanna Grubbs, Noah Robinson, Christine Pierce, Kevin McCarthy, Rosemarie Garcia Getting, Sephalie Patel., J Thoracic Cardiovasc Surgery, 6/2020
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Spine and Spinal Cord Tumors: Advanced Management and Operative Techniques 
    Chapter: Pancoast tumors 
    Setzer M, Robinson LA, Vrionis FDEditors: Jan Ames, Stefano Boriani, Rahul Jandial.2013
  • Radioguided Surgery: A Comprehensive Team Approach 
    Chapter: Radioguided bone lesion localization 
    Page 284 - 290Manca G, Mariani G, and Robinson LAEditors: Mariani, G, Guiliano A, Strauss HW.Verlinger SpringerEdition 1st,2006
  • Lung Cancer: Past, Present, and Future, Part II. (Chest Surgery Clinics of North America) 
    Chapter: Stage IIIA (N2) Oncologic Principles 
    Page 69 - 100Wagner H, Garland L, Robinson LAEditors: Ginsberg RJ, Ruckdeschel JC.WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PAEdition 1st,2001
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Therapeutic Lung Resection in Biliopancreatic Cancer Patients
    Robinson LA, Springett G, Pimiento J, Fontaine J, Toloza, E, Hodul P, Malafa M, J Thorac Oncol, 1/1/2015
  • Molecular Evidence of Viral DNA in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Normal Lung
    Robinson LA, Jaing CJ, Giuliano AR, Pierce Campbell CM, Yoder SJ, Teer JK, Antonia SJ, J Thorac Oncol, 1/1/2015
  • Survival rates after surgery for Stage-3A (N2) non-small cell lung cancer with induction versus adjuvant chemotherapy +/- radiation therapy
    Toloza E, Tanvetyanon T, Chen D, Chiappori A, Creelan B, Dilling T, Fontaine J, Gray J, Haura E, Pinder-Schenk M, Robinson LA, Stevens C, Williams C, Antonia S, J Thorac Oncol, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • The Role of Surgery in the Management of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: An Evidence-Based Approach 
    Ponce, Puerto Rico - 1/14/2016
  • Therapeutic Lung Resection in Biliopancreatic Cancer Patients 
    Denver, CO - 1/9/2015
  • Molecular Evidence of Viral DNA in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Normal Lung 
    Denver, CO - 1/9/2015
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Other

  • Diagnosis and management of thoracic trauma (audio teaching cassette) 
    Robinson LA, Center for Continuing Education University of Nebraska Medical Center
    Omaha, NE - 1/1/2015
  • “The Death Penalty: A Pragmatic View.”  Op-Ed column 
    Robinson LA, The Tampa Tribune
    1/29/2007
  • “Stricter Gun Control is Long Overdue.” Op-Ed column 
    Robinson LA, The Tampa Tribune
    1/2/2007
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Authored Content

  • America Is Angry and Depressed. Could It Be Our Diet?January 2020
  • America Is Angry and Depressed. Could It Be Our Diet?January 2020
  • We're Paid to Cure, Not to PreventSeptember 2019
  • We're Paid to Cure, Not to PreventSeptember 2019
  • The Real Driver of Health Care CostsApril 2019
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Press Mentions

  • More Non-Smokers Are Getting Lung Cancer, and a Moffitt Doctor Wants to Know Why
    More Non-Smokers Are Getting Lung Cancer, and a Moffitt Doctor Wants to Know WhyAugust 20th, 2021
  • The Great American Smokeout Can Help You Quit for Good
    The Great American Smokeout Can Help You Quit for GoodNovember 15th, 2009
  • 'Big Bang Theory' Star Kate Micucci Reveals Lung Cancer Despite Never Smoking—How Can That Happen?
    'Big Bang Theory' Star Kate Micucci Reveals Lung Cancer Despite Never Smoking—How Can That Happen?December 19th, 2023
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Grant Support

  • “Evaluation of the gut microbiome in female never smokers with early stage lung cancer."Pinellas Partners Grant2020–2022
  • "Metagenomic Characterization of the Tracheobronchial Microbiome in Lung Cancer."Moffitt Cancer Center Team Science Grant2014–2015

Committees

  • Founder and President, Prelude to a Cure, Non-Profit Lung Cancer Research Foundation 2013 - Present
  • Member, Medical Executive Committee 2007 - Present
  • Chair, Credentials Committee, Moffitt Cancer Center 2007 - Present

Research History

  • Co-Principal Investigator"The Gut Microbiome and Immune Checkpoint inhibitor Therapy in Solid Tumors."2020 - 2025
  • Principal Investigator“Evaluation of the gut microbiome in female never smokers with early stage lung cancer.”2020 - 2022

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    AvMed Health Open Access
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Florida BlueCare HMO
    BCBS Florida NetworkBlue
    BCBS Florida Preferred Patient Care PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Coventry Florida - Employer Group PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Pacificare HMO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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