John DeRosimo, M.D., is a thoracic surgeon at Miami Cancer Institute, a part of Baptist Health South Florida. He specializes in thoracic surgery. His interests include malignant and benign diseases of the lung and esophagus, as well as mesothelioma. He also specializes in minimally invasive surgery, including robotic surgery. Dr. DeRosimo attended Johns Hopkins University for his undergraduate degree and received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed residencies in general surgery at Albany Medical Center and cardiothoracic surgery at Case-Western Reserve University, as well as an advanced fellowship in thoracic surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital of Harvard Medical School. While serving as chief resident in surgery, he was awarded the Resident Golden Apple Teaching Award. Dr. DeRosimo started his practice in 2004 as assistant professor of surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. While there, he served as investigator in multiple clinical trials, including trials for advanced-stage lung cancer and for high-risk patients. He joined Baptist Health's Thoracic Surgery Group in 2011. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is Board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery.
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HMO
Medicare - Med Adv PPO
POS
PPO
AvMed HMO/POS/Commercial
CarePlus Health Plans
Great West
HMO
POS
PPO
Devoted Health
Dimension Health
Dimension International
Doctors HealthCare Plans
First Health Network
BlueCare
Medicare HMO
MyBlue
Options
POS
PPO
Select
Florida Community Care
Global Excel
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Leon Health
Medicaid
Railroad
Medicaid
Multiplan
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Ratings & Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 / 5
316 Ratings, 57 Reviews
4.9
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
01/22/2026
Good
01/13/2026
Good
01/11/2026
Dr Derosimo is considered the best by me and my family.
01/01/2026
Perfect application
12/16/2025
I couldn't ask for a better experience..
11/23/2025
Dr DeRosimo was easy to understand and was very thorough in explaining my condition and options going forward.
11/16/2025
Everything was explained clearly.
11/09/2025
One of my bestvisits
11/04/2025
Excellent
11/04/2025
I feel total confidence with the care and direction of Dr. DeRosimo.
10/31/2025
He is one of my favorite doctors. Always kind, friendly and concern for your case. I love him
10/26/2025
Dr. DiRosimo is very thoughtfull and concerned
10/19/2025
Everything perfect.
10/19/2025
Excellent care
10/13/2025
Very good!!!
10/05/2025
Very professional people
10/05/2025
Good
09/29/2025
Good
09/14/2025
I don't go anywhere else except Baptist
09/09/2025
Safe recommendation.
09/08/2025
Dr D'Rossimo is an excellent professional and magnificent person
08/31/2025
This is a great format, I hope I can continue with it!It's not very convenient for me to get to that officeThank you for making this possible
08/24/2025
Good
07/30/2025
Ok
07/21/2025
I have no complaints about my care.
07/17/2025
Would do so
07/13/2025
Good attention to questions
07/13/2025
I enjoyed my visit
07/06/2025
John DeRosimo is not just a doctor, he's a teacher. There has never been a time that I visited with him that he did not completely explain to me my condition, the potential causes, my options both surgical and non, and how to manage going forward
07/06/2025
Dr DeRosimo was patient and clearly explained the options.
07/02/2025
I don't have any bad comments. All Good
06/29/2025
Dr DeRosimo is exceptional and has gone above and beyond. He is truly a professional and caring provider.
06/20/2025
I have been treated at this institution for over 5 years and very efficiently
06/19/2025
I always give it an opportunity
06/15/2025
Great!
05/21/2025
The best Dr in the world Dr DeRosimo
05/14/2025
Dr. DeRosimo is an excellent doctor who always listens to my concerns and explains what I bring up
05/04/2025
Excellence
04/20/2025
Dr Derosimo was very attentive, took time to answer my questions and even asked me if I had more questions. He called me a few days later to give more information about my health
04/06/2025
Excellent
03/22/2025
Good
03/22/2025
Without any doubt, Dr. DeRosimo is an outstanding physician. He saved my life!
03/18/2025
Excellent doctor
03/13/2025
Excelente
03/06/2025
Dr.Derosimo is the best.
02/16/2025
Good listener
01/26/2025
He was very, very good with explanations
01/21/2025
Excellent
12/26/2024
Again very polite
12/25/2024
Dr. DeRosimo is the best!!!
12/02/2024
I travel over 100 miles to see this Dr and others at MIA - I am very satisfied with the care I get
11/26/2024
Vero good
11/24/2024
Excellent
11/12/2024
Estoy muy complacida en este instituto. Visito otros hospitales est?n muy buenos pero este; hum, super mis expectativas
11/11/2024
The care has always been outstanding!
10/20/2024
There may not be another surgeon in all Miami as prepared and skilled to do the surgery on my lung as he is.
10/01/2024
Dr DeRosimo and staff are excellent professionals at the MCI. Thanks
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