About Dr. Kevin D. Accola
Dr. Kevin D. Accola is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Orlando, Florida, with more than four decades in medicine. His practice centers on surgical treatment of diseases involving the heart, heart valves, major blood vessels, and structures within the chest.
He is associated with AdventHealth Orlando and its cardiovascular program. A major part of his clinical work involves heart valve disease, particularly mitral valve repair and aortic valve procedures. He also has substantial experience evaluating and surgically treating ascending aortic aneurysms.
His long career has also included cardiovascular research involving heart-valve technology, anticoagulation after valve surgery, cardiac protection, and surgical outcomes.
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Focus Areas
- Mitral valve disease
- Mitral valve repair
- Aortic valve disease
- Aortic valve replacement
- Ascending aortic aneurysm
- Coronary artery disease
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Complex heart surgery
- Cardiothoracic surgical assessment
- Heart valve replacement
- Postoperative cardiac care
- Cardiovascular surgical consultation
Heart valve disease can interfere with normal blood flow through the heart when a valve becomes narrowed or does not close properly. Patients can review the NHLBI information on heart valve diseases for an overview of symptoms, testing, and treatment.
Information about conditions affecting the aorta is also available through the NHLBI guide to aortic aneurysm.
Cardiothoracic Surgery and Patient Care Approach
Cardiac surgery is generally considered after detailed testing establishes the type and severity of heart disease. Evaluation may include echocardiography, CT imaging, cardiac catheterization, blood testing, and assessment by cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons.
For valve disease, treatment does not always require immediate surgery. Some patients can be monitored or managed medically, while significant valve dysfunction may eventually require repair or replacement.
Dr. Accola’s particular experience with mitral valve repair is important because selected damaged valves can sometimes be repaired rather than replaced. The appropriate approach depends on the valve anatomy, severity of disease, heart function, symptoms, and the patient’s broader health.
Complex cardiovascular cases commonly involve coordinated care between cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, imaging specialists, anesthesiologists, and critical-care teams.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Accola graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1984.
His postgraduate training included surgical residency experience at Baylor College of Medicine, followed by advanced Thoracic Surgery fellowship training at Emory University School of Medicine.
He is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
His National Provider Identifier is 1760488431, and current Florida provider records list medical license ME63745.
Practice Information
Dr. Accola currently practices with Cardiovascular Surgeons, PA, at 217 Hillcrest Street in Orlando, Florida, and remains associated with AdventHealth Orlando.
Because cardiovascular surgery usually requires specialist referral, diagnostic testing, and hospital coordination, patients should confirm current appointment availability, insurance participation, referral requirements, and surgical consultation arrangements directly with the practice.
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