Dr. Colleen Gaughan

About Dr. Colleen Gaughan

Dr. Gaughan serves as medical director of AdventHealth Thoracic Surgical Oncology at Celebration and chief of surgery at AdventHealth Celebration. More than 10 years of thoracic surgery have shaped how she approaches every patient.

She focuses on minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques that help reduce recovery time and improve outcomes for people diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma and other thoracic cancers. Her clinical work also includes the treatment of benign esophageal disease and thoracic oncology.

Medical Education & Experience

• AdventHealth Celebration
• University of Southern California Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery (Fellowship)
• University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital (Residency)
• Temple University Hospital (Residency)
• Temple University, Lewis Katz School of Medicine (M.D.)
• Temple University (B.A.)

Associations, Awards & Recognition

• 2025 Premier Doctors, Cardiothoracic Surgery
• AdventHealth Physician Team Leadership Program, Harvard Business Impact Enterprise (2024)
• Board Certified, Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery): American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Clinical Assistant Professor, Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why Choose Dr. Colleen Gaughan for Pleural Mesothelioma

For every person diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma at AdventHealth Celebration, Dr. Gaughan’s extensive thoracic surgery background shapes the care they receive. She’s built a reputation for advancing minimally invasive techniques that reduce recovery time without compromising care.

Her work as medical director and chief of surgery reflects her commitment to raising the standard of thoracic oncology. People who choose Dr. Gaughan have access to an experienced surgical team and a physician who prioritizes individualized, compassionate care.

Publications of Dr. Colleen Gaughan

• Gaughan, C. et al. (2022, May). Impact of Intraoperative Molecular Imaging after Fluorescent-Guided Pulmonary Metastasectomy for Sarcoma. Retrieved from https://journals.lww.com/journalacs/abstract/2022/05000/impact_of_intraoperative_molecular_imaging_after.6.aspx
• Gaughan, C. et al. (2020, March). Factors associated with nodal metastasis in 2-centimeter or less non–small cell lung cancer. Retrieved from https://www.jtcvs.org/article/S0022-5223(19)31643-5/fulltext
• Gaughan, C. et al. (2018, December). Near-infrared intraoperative imaging for minimally invasive pulmonary metastasectomy for sarcomas. Retrieved from https://www.jtcvs.org/article/S0022-5223(18)33286-0/fulltext
• Gaughan, C. et al. (2007, March). COMPLICATIONS OF SURGERY OF THE UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. Retrieved from https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/9781860948329_0010