Dr. Robert Cerfolio, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery•Male•Age 58
Thoracic Surgery, and More
Telehealth services available
2000 6th Ave S Fl General Birmingham, AL 35233
Dr. Robert Cerfolio, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cerfolio has more experience with Thoracic Surgery than other specialists in his area. He graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry medical school in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities NYU Langone Health Tisch Hospital and UAB Hospital. He has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Cerfolio to book an appointment.
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- Office environment (154)
- Trusted the provider's decisions (152)
- Explained conditions well (151)
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- Long wait times (19)
- Appointment was rushed (11)
- Didn't listen or answer questions (8)
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From the initial call thru surgery and and post operative recovery I got excellent care from Dr Cerfolio and his entire team. And believe me, they function as a team. Dr Cerfolio is great surgeon and teacher, and a warm caring human being.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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Barbara K. – Dec 01, 2020
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Dr. Cerfolio was my father’s doctor in Bham. My father was a 2 time Lung cancer survivor, 1991 and 2003. Thanks to Dr. Cerfolio, he had surgery both times without chemo or radiation. His 1st surgeon gave him very little hope.
He eventually developed small cell and passed away in 2014.
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Tom Jackson – Mar 25, 2020
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He is by far the best doctor we have ever encountered. He saved my wife's life. His entire team is excellent. We were so blessed to have him at UAB.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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John Alexander – Oct 22, 2019
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I have great admiration for Dr. Cerfolio. He showed great concern for me and was extremely informative in explaining my situation. I knew from the moment my wife and I had our consultation with him, I was in great hands
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Mar 11, 2019
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Everything about my surgery at NYU with Dr Cerfolio was beyond reproach. My care, comfort and inclusion was an obvious priority to everyone on staff that I came across. I can not say enough about the quality of treatment and care I received. I am truly grateful for the amazing staff at NYU!
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Edgewater, NJ – Mar 02, 2019
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Dr. Robert Cerfolio, Chief, Clinical Thoracic Surgeon, NYU Langone, performed ROBOTIC left upper lobe lung resection to remove my adenocarcinoma. He is highly skilled, caring, responsive by text and phone with an incredible "bedside manner". Minimally invasive robotic surgery facilitated a speedy recovery, only minor discomfort - no real pain. Use of portable sealed chest-tube drainage unit allowed discharge 3-days post-op, chest tube removed 6-days post-op, returned to work 9-days post-op.
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NY – Feb 26, 2018
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Had the good fortune of meeting Dr. Cerfolio at NYU (where is now the chief of clinical thoracic surgery after having been down in Alabama for years) after experiencing a complication following a mitral valve repair--pneumothorax. He's warm, friendly and immediately gives you the sense that he truly cares about your health and outcome. He performed a VATS and was in contact post procedure even during the holiday weekend. Can't recommend him more highly.
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New York, NY – Dec 31, 2017
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Back in 2011, my dad was having delayed problems after surgery. He had his left lung removed in 2009. He was sent to UAB to see Dr. Cerfolio. That wonderful doctor saved my dad’s life.
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Cherese Phillips in Dothan, Al. – Nov 19, 2017
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Dr. Cerfolio is not only well versed in his field, but he also took the time to make sure I understood the procedure to be performed. He provided a verbal explanation, gave me educational literature to take home, and he encouraged me to call his office if I had additional questions. He made me feel like he actually cared about my health and well being.
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Minnie in Aliceville – Apr 14, 2017
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My wife and I highly recommend MD Cerforlio and his team, he is the epitome of what a consummated professional is. He is extremely efficient at the VATS procedure. His direct but professional approach and human candor evokes an immediate trustworthy relationship between patient and doctor
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Joseph & Maribel Rosado in Enterprise, AL – Mar 24, 2017
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Update: My original review posted on March 2, 2017. Today is my follow up appointment( one or later) and all is well; no problems or complications. I highly recommend Dr Cerfolio at UAB
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Melvia Armstrong in Linden, AL – Mar 24, 2017
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My family and I appreciated Dr. Cerfolio ability to listen and communicate effectively about my condition. Dr. Cerfolio took good care of me and I am thankful for the honesty and encouragement. Overall, I was very satisfied with the services provided for my care.
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Ms. Batchelor in Birmingham, AL – Mar 23, 2017
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I highly recommend Dr. Cerfolio if you are a candidate for his surgery. I had stage lllb non small cell lung cancer that was 4 cm in size. I was told by another surgeon that he would not recommend surgery due to the fact that he thought it would be too hard for me to recover from. Basically I would only have a few months to live without surgery. I was looking for a second opinion and was told about Dr. Cerfolio doing this surgery robotically and much less invasive. I chose him ! Thank God??
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Donna Newsome in Birmingham, AL – Mar 17, 2017
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Dr. Cerfolio is an extremely skilled, experienced, compassionate, direct and God loving surgeon. Although very concerned about my age (82), in a pre-op meeting I had convinced him of my strength and overall health. (He verified this via a stress test.) He successfully removed a tumor in my lung that was over 8 cm wide AFTER having me resuscitated twice and obtaining permission from my family to proceed. His skill and talent is constantly apparent by his energy toward patient success. A Champion
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John Woller in Decatur, AL – Mar 17, 2017
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Excellent...would highly recommend Dr.Cerfolio and team .my family felt at easy when mother had her surgery...
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Wanda in Birmingham, AL – Mar 17, 2017
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Dr. Cerfolio performed my Ivor Lewis Surgery on January 11, 2017. Great Surgeon! Very professional! I had no complications and was released from the hospital on day 7. I am at week 8 and have had no issues. His Office and Hospital Staff were very helpful in answering my questions. Highly Skilled Professionals - definitely recommend Dr. Cerfolio and UAB.
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David Redman in Wetumpka, AL – Mar 11, 2017
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Dr. Cerfolio is OUTSTANDING in every way. He is caring, competent, thorough, and his staff is excellent in their assistance. I feel very blessed that he performed my lung surgery robotically. My recuperation was successful and I am very grateful for his knowledge and expertise! He has my husband's and my total admiration and confidence as we progress through whatever is in my future.
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Glenda R. Potts in Rome, GA – Feb 21, 2017
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Dr. Cerfolio is 100% professional and 100% caring at the same time. He doesn't sweet coat what he believes is in your best interest.
Most of all, he realizes his role as a surgeon and God's role in the process and in ultimate healing.
I could not wish for a better doctor/surgeon.
Don't forget every member of his staff have the same mind set.
I thank God for having been in his hands.
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Mary Hill in Lexington, MS – Jan 20, 2017
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I was facing an operation which might have indicated a malignancy, so I was very apprehensive. Dr. Cerfolio saw me promptly and succeeded in calming me down. The operation was a success. Growth proved to be a benign infectious disease. I was quickly referred to an infectious disease dr. for treatment.
Dr. Cerfolio's staff is very competent.
I would have liked to speak with the doctor before I went home. I had questions, which weren't completely answered until my next appt. 2 weeks later.
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Alabaster, AL – Jan 18, 2017
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Just wonderful ! Could not been better ! A gentleman !
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James T. Young in Gadsden, AL – Jan 10, 2017
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