Summary

Gary Chmielewski, MD, FACS, is board-certified in both thoracic surgery and general surgery. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He completed an internship and general surgery residency at Wayne State University Detroit Medical Center in Michigan, where he became chief resident. He continued at Wayne State University, completing a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery. He is a founding member of the thoracic surgical group at Beaumont Hospitals in Royal Oak, Michigan where he became an early adopter of minimally invasive thoracic surgery techniques. Dr. Chmielewski also served as an associate professor in the division of thoracic surgery, where he developed their thoracic robotic surgery program. In 2019, Dr. Chmielewski became the chief of thoracic surgery at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. While there, he also served as the regional director of thoracic surgery for the Advocate Health Care system. Dr. Chmielewski developed a thoracic surgery team that was ranked 40th in US News and World Report as a hospital program. He is the author of numerous publications, book chapters, and presentations throughout his career.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 38 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Thoracic Surgery; Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, General Surgery
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Gary Chmielewski has 2 locations

AdventHealth Medical Group Thoracic Surgical Oncology at Innovation Tower

265 E Rollins St Ste 5300Orlando, FL 32804

AdventHealth Medical Group Thoracic Surgical Oncology at Altamonte Springs

661 E Altamonte Dr Ste 223Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

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Speaks English Speaks English, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Urdu
Orlando , FLOrlando , FLLake Mary , FLOrlando , FL
Med School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il Med School: University of Punjab, Rawalpindi Medical College Med School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Philadelphia, PA Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gary Chmielewski

  • Advocate Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • Freedom Health
  • Health First Health Plans
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gary Chmielewski has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gary Chmielewski has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Glandular Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)
  • Lung Cancer
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Thoracic Surgery; Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, General Surgery

Medical School

Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood IlGraduated in 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Gary Chmielewski affiliated with?
Dr. Gary Chmielewski is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
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Where is Dr. Gary Chmielewski's office located?
Dr. Gary Chmielewski's office is located at 265 E Rollins St Ste 5300, Orlando, FL, 32804.
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