Dr. Luciana Da Fonseca Da Silva, MD

Dr. Luciana Da Fonseca Da Silva is a thoracic surgeon with 34 years of experience specializing in complex heart and chest procedures. She earned her medical degree from Universidade Federal De Juiz De Fora (Ufjf) Faculdade De Medicina in Brazil, bringing extensive international medical training to her practice. Her dual specialty focus encompasses both general surgery and thoracic surgery, allowing her to provide comprehensive surgical care for conditions affecting the chest cavity and heart.

Dr. Da Fonseca Da Silva practices at several renowned medical facilities, including UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and multiple Saint Joseph's hospitals in Tampa, Florida. She treats patients with congenital heart disease, helping families navigate complex heart conditions present from birth. Her expertise extends to managing cardiomyopathy and tricuspid valve abnormalities. The procedures she performs include heart transplants and cardiac rehabilitation programs, providing both …life-saving surgical interventions and ongoing recovery support for patients with serious heart conditions.