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Dr. Marcelo DaSilva
AdventHealth Orlando
Orlando,
FL
Dr. Marcelo DaSilva is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in treating pleural mesothelioma. Located in Orlando, Florida, he created and leads the Mesothelioma International Treatment Program and serves as chief of thoracic surgery and medical director at AdventHealth Cancer Institute.
- Thoracic Surgeon
- Pleural Specialist
- Contributing Writer
- Speciality:
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Thoracic Surgery
- Procedures Offered:
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Chest Reconstruction
Heated Chemotherapy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Robotic Surgery - Conditions Treated:
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Lung Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Pleural Mesothelioma - Gender:
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Male
- Language:
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English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Primary Location
- Doctors At This Location
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Dr. Mark A. SocinskiExecutive Medical Director of the AdventHealth Cancer Institute
Free Mesothelioma Treatment Guide
- Speciality:
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Thoracic Surgery
- Procedures Offered:
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Chest Reconstruction
Heated Chemotherapy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Robotic Surgery - Conditions Treated:
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Lung Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Pleural Mesothelioma - Gender:
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Male
- Language:
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English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
About Dr. Marcelo DaSilva
Dr. Marcelo DaSilva has built a comprehensive mesothelioma program known as the Mesothelioma International Treatment Program at AdventHealth to rival any in the country. Specializing in minimally invasive surgeries for pleural mesothelioma, as well as robotics, he became a pioneer in 3D thoracic procedures.
Having gathered a multidisciplinary team of surgical, medical and radiation oncologists, as well as pathologists and an experienced support staff, Dr. DaSilva and his team provide a whole-body-and-mind approach to mesothelioma treatment. He tells us, “Our goal was to bring them all under one umbrella, to build them into a mesothelioma program of excellence. We have the resources to make it happen here.”
Medical Education & Experience
- AdventHealth Orlando
- AdventHealth Celebration
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Loyola University Medical Center
- Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University (Fellowship)
- Penn State College of Medicine, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Residency)
Associations, Awards & Recognition
- Premier Doctors – Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2024
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Scholars of Surgery Award
- Mark Young International Medical Studies Scholarship
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- The American Board of Surgery
- The American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Why Choose Dr. Marcelo DaSilva for Pleural Mesothelioma
Dr. DaSilva sees patients and performs surgeries for pleural mesothelioma and lung cancer at AdventHealth Orlando, which is closely affiliated with AdventHealth Celebration in Kissimmee. In addition to surgery, his program also offers respiratory rehabilitation services not often found at most treatment centers around the country.
His program also emphasizes a holistic approach, focusing on both the mental and physical well-being of each patient. Also including nutrition and exercise, Dr. DaSilva’s program brings together specialists from all possible disciplines and goes well beyond traditional treatment.
Publications of Dr. Marcelo DaSilva
- DaSilva, M. et al. (2020, May 8). Comparative Analysis of the Minimum Number of Replication Origins in Trypanosomatids and Yeasts. Genes.
- Burt, B. et al. (2018, May 9). A Phase I Trial of Surgical Resection and Intraoperative Hyperthermic Cisplatin and Gemcitabine for Pleural Mesothelioma. Journal of Thoracic Oncology.
- Burt, B. et al. (2011, October). Repeated and Aggressive Pulmonary Resections for Leiomyosarcoma Metastases Extends Survival. Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
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