Pioneering Robotic Thoracic Surgery. Personalized Patient Care.
Dr. Gary Chmielewski is a recognized thoracic surgeon specializing in robotic-assisted procedures for lung and esophageal conditions. Trusted by patients. Respected by peers.
Meet Dr. Chmielewski
Gary Chmielewski, MD, FACS, is board-certified in both general surgery and thoracic surgery. He is Medical Director of Robotic Thoracic Surgery at Adventhealth in downtown Orlando. With over 25 years of experience, he’s recognized as a leader in minimally invasive chest surgery.
Dr. Chmielewski specializes in robotic-assisted procedures for lung cancer, esophageal disease, mediastinal disease and complex thoracic conditions—offering patients smaller incisions, faster recovery, and greater surgical precision.
Dr. Chmielewski is known for combining advanced technology with compassionate care, he delivers personalized treatment focused on both outcomes and quality of life through a team approach.
Dr. Chmielewski has been recently recognized as one of the nation’s top doctors by Castle Connolly published recently in Orlando Magazine.
Our Success
Advent Health has been ranked the following positions by US News & Report
#1
In Orlando
#1
In Florida
#20
In the nation
#37
Lung Surgery Program in the country
Advanced Care for Complex Thoracic Conditions
From early detection to complex surgical treatment, Dr. Chmielewski provides expert, minimally invasive care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Esophageal Surgery
Dr. Chmielewski treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) , paraesophageal hernia, esophageal cancer and achalasia using advanced robotic techniques that shorten recovery time and improve outcomes.
Lung Surgery
Dr. Chmielewski performs the full spectrum of pulmonary resections (lobectomy/ segmentectomy/pneumonectomy /sleeve resections) for lung cancer through the robotic platform when indicated that prioritize surgical precision, short length of hospital stay, and maximizing long-term lung function.
Lung Cancer Screening
Dr. Chmielewski is Co-Medical Director of the AdventHealth Lung Health program that offers comprehensive lung cancer screenings designed to catch issues early—when they’re most treatable.
Education & Training
Loyola University of Chicago | Stritch School of Medicine
Maywood, Illinois
Wayne State University | Detroit Medical Center
Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship
Detroit, Michigan
Wayne State University | Detroit Medical Center
Internship and General Surgery Residency
Detroit, Michigan
Take the First Step Toward Expert Thoracic Care- Contact Us Today
AdventHealth
Thoracic Surgery At Innovation Tower
265 E Rollins St. Ste 5300
Orlando FL 32804
United States
Office: 407.821.3550
Fax: 407.821.3551