
Marcelo C DaSilva MD FACS, FICS
Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology
Chief, Thoracic Surgery Service Line. AdventHealth Orlando, FL Medical Director, Cancer Institute of Florida.
265 E Rollins StSuite 5300Orlando, FL 32804
Overview of Dr. DaSilva
Dr. Marcelo DaSilva is a thoracic surgeon based in Orlando, FL, specializing in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, thoracic surgical oncology, and cardiovascular surgery. His notable educational background includes residency and fellowship training at Loyola University Medical Center and an additional fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He currently holds leadership roles at AdventHealth Orlando and AdventHealth Cancer Institute, with previous academic and clinical positions at institutions like Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. DaSilva has extensive clinical experience in treating esophageal cancer, lung cancer, and performing complex thoracic procedures. His research contributions include publications in recognized journals, and he has received accolades such as Best Thoracic Surgeon from Orlando Magazine and certification achievements related to meaningful use stages.
Education & Training
Harvard Medical SchoolMD, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, 2008 - 2009
Loyola University Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2002 - 2004
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterChief Residency, Surgery, 1997 - 1999
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 1996 - 1997
Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1996
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2019 - 2028
CO State Medical License 2025 - 2027
MA State Medical License 2007 - 2023
NY State Medical License 2011 - 2021
RI State Medical License 2015 - 2020
CT State Medical License 2016 - 2017
IL State Medical License 2002 - 2017
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Thoracic Surgeon Orlando Magazine, 2024
- The Society pf Thoracic Surgeons Audit - Exceeded Expectations The Society pf Thoracic Surgeons, 2024
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Partners Longitudinal Medical Record, Partners Healthcare System, 2012, 2014-2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 41 citationsA Phase I Trial of Surgical Resection and Intraoperative Hyperthermic Cisplatin and Gemcitabine for Pleural Mesothelioma.Bryan M. Burt, William G. Richards, Hyun-Sung Lee, Sylvia Bartel, Marcelo C. DaSilva
Journal of Thoracic Oncology. 2018-09-01 - Perioperative Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Following Extrapleural Pneumonectomy.Ju-Mei Ng, David J. Sugarbaker, Don C. Bienfang, William G. Richards, Marcelo C. DaSilva
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 2016-12-01 - 16 citationsClinical indications and results after chest wall resection for recurrent mesothelioma.Bryan M. Burt, Syed Osman Ali, Marcelo C. DaSilva, Beow Y. Yeap, William G. Richards
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2013-12-01
Journal Articles
- Benign Emptying of the Postpneumonectomy Space.Merritt, RE, Reznik, SI, DaSilva, MC, Sugarbaker, DJ et al, Ann Thorac Surg; 92 (3): 1076-81
- Selected Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Patients With Isolated Localized Recurrent Disease May Benefit From Tumor Re-Resection.DaSilva, MC, Richards, WG, Tilleman, TR, McNamee, C, Bueno, R, Sugarbaker, DJ, A Single-Center Repor
- Repeated and aggressive pulmonary resections for leiomyosarcoma metastases extends survival.Burt BM, Ocejo S, Mery C, Dasilva M, Bueno R, Sugarbaker DJ, Jaklitsch MT, Ann Thorac Surg; 92 (4): 1202-07
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Evaluation of Acute Abdomen in ICU Patient with the 2mm Laparoscope.DaSilva MC, Karmakar M, Rangraj M, Maffucci L, 82 nd Annual Clinical Congress, San Francisco, CA
- Is there a Role for the 2mm Laparoscope in the Evaluation of Acute Abdomen in the Critically Ill Patient?DaSilva MC, Jiser M, Rangraj M, Toronto Critical Care and Trauma Symposium, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
- Bronchoscopy-guided Tracheostomy in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit.DaSilva MC, Smith JS, Jr., Cooney RN, Bass TL, Blosser SA, 18th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Universite Libre de Bruxelles. Brussels, Belgium
Lectures
- STRATUS: Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy and Tube Thoracostomy.Brigham and Women's Hospital - Havard Medical School
- Management of Esophageal Perforation.Residents and Medical Students Trauma Critical Care Clerkship lecture, PennState University College
- Clamshell thoracotomy.Residents and Medical Students Trauma Critical Care Clerkship lecture, PennState University College
Other
- Novel Developments in the Treatment of Malignant Mesothelioma.DaSilva, MD, Sugarbaker, DJ, Clinical Care Options Oncology
- Video-Assisted Thoracic SurgeryDaSilvaMC, Swanson, SJ, the Thorax section of ACS Surgery-Principles of Surgery
- Extrapleural Pneumonectomy HIOC.DaSilva MC, Sugarbaker DJ, Video-based Education Session
96th Annual Clinical Congress in Washington, DC
Press Mentions
Mesothelioma Treatment Program Expanding in Central FloridaSeptember 8th, 2021
Immunotherapy or Chemotherapy? Doctors Weigh in on Preference for MesotheliomaAugust 4th, 2021
Meet Dr. Hassan Khalil: Mesothelioma Specialist and Head of the Boston VA Mesothelioma ProgramDecember 23rd, 2020
Committees
- Member, Society Thoracic Surgery Leadership position in Critical Care 2010 - 2011
- Member, Selection Committee of the International College of Surgeons, United States Chapter 2010 - 2011
Professional Memberships
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish, French, Portuguese
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Florida BlueCare HMO
BCBS Florida BlueSelect
BCBS Florida NetworkBlue
BCBS Florida Preferred Patient Care PPO
BCBS Massachusetts Blue Care Elect PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPOCofinity PPO
Coventry Florida - Employer Group PPO
First Health PPO
Great West PPO
Harvard Pilgrim HMO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
Tufts Health Plan PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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