Dr. Kevin D. Accola

Name: Dr. Kevin D. Accola
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery (Cardiovascular Surgery)
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: AdventHealth Orlando, Florida Hospital Medical Group Inc
Locations: Orlando, Florida
Languages Spoken: English
Accepting New Patients: Contact office to confirm
NPI Number: 1760488431

About the Doctor

Dr. Kevin D. Accola is a highly regarded thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon practicing in Orlando, Florida, affiliated with AdventHealth Orlando, Heart & Vascular Surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, completed a transitional internship and surgical residency at Baylor College of Medicine (1984–1985; 1987–1989), and finished a thoracic surgery fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine (1989–1992). With over 21 years of experience, Dr. Accola has earned a perfect 5/5 patient rating from 269 reviews, the “Patients’ Top Choice” designation, and six patient awards for listening attentively, explaining clearly, performing thorough exams, and demonstrating great bedside manner. He has expertise in TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) and heart valve surgery. Dr. Accola accepts Aetna, Blue Cross, and other plans, as well as Medicaid. He is highly recommended by patients for his compassionate approach and excellent outcomes.

• Graduate of University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

• Surgical residency at Baylor College of Medicine 

• Thoracic surgery fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine 

• Over 21 years of clinical experience

• 5/5 patient rating (269 reviews); Patients’ Top Choice with 6 awards

• Expert in TAVR and heart valve surgery

• Affiliated with AdventHealth Orlando

• Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross, Elevance, and Medicaid

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
Residency – Baylor College of Medicine, Surgery (1987–1989)
Fellowship/Additional Training –

• Baylor College of Medicine, Internship, Transitional Year (1984–1985)

• Emory University School of Medicine, Thoracic Surgery – Independent (1989–1992)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Coronary artery disease (requiring bypass surgery)

• Aortic valve stenosis and regurgitation

• Mitral valve disease (stenosis, prolapse, regurgitation)

• Thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection

• Heart failure (advanced surgical options)

• Atrial fibrillation (surgical ablation)

• Infective endocarditis

• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

• Pericardial disease

• Congenital heart defects in adults

Medical Procedures Performed

• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)

• Heart valve repair and replacement (aortic, mitral, tricuspid)

• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) – on-pump and off-pump

• Minimally invasive valve surgery

• Aortic root and ascending aortic surgery (aneurysm repair)

• Maze procedure for atrial fibrillation

• Ventricular assist device (VAD) placement

• Pericardiectomy

• Reoperative cardiac surgery

• Surgical management of endocarditis

Services Offered

Dr. Kevin D. Accola provides expert surgical care for patients with complex cardiac and thoracic conditions. His practice focuses on comprehensive evaluation, patient education, and advanced surgical techniques – including minimally invasive approaches and transcatheter therapies like TAVR. He offers preoperative risk assessment and optimization, detailed discussions of surgical options, and coordinated postoperative care including cardiac rehabilitation and long-term follow-up. Dr. Accola works closely with cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and critical care teams at AdventHealth Orlando to ensure seamless, multidisciplinary management. Patients consistently praise his clear communication, attentiveness, and ability to instill confidence.

• Comprehensive cardiac surgical consultations and second opinions

• Preoperative evaluation and medical optimization

• Traditional and minimally invasive heart valve surgery

• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)

• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

• Combined valve and bypass procedures

• Atrial fibrillation surgical ablation (Maze)

• Postoperative cardiac rehabilitation coordination

• Long-term surveillance of valve and graft function

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (Medicaid)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Accepts Medicaid

Practice Locations

Address: 217 Hillcrest St, Orlando, FL 
Phone: (407) 425-1566

Hospital Affiliations

• AdventHealth Orlando – Orlando, Florida