Overview of Dr. Robinson
Dr. Lary Robinson is a thoracic oncologic surgeon in Tampa, FL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area but currently practices at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. He received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He did his residency and fellowship at the Duke university medical center. He was a flight surgeon (Major, USAF) stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War. He has been in practice 47 years and speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He is experienced in adult general thoracic surgery, video-assisted thoracic surgery, thoracic neoplasms and is involved in basic and clinical research studies in the microbiome, nutrition and viral carcinogenesis..
Office
12902 Magnolia Dr
Tampa, FL 33612Fax+1 813-745-3027
Education & Training
- Clinica Anglioamericana, Lima, PeruNo degree, Goldberger Fellowship in Clinical Malnutrition Research, 1969
- Duke University HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1976 - 1983
- St. Thomas' Hospital, The Rayne Institute, London, UKNo degree, Cardiac Research, 1981 - 1982
- Flight Surgeon, Major, U.S. Air Force, ThailandNo Degree, 1974 - 1976
- Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1972 - 1974
- Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1972, M.D.
- University of KansasBA, Anthropology, 1964 - 1968
- Universidad Nacional Autonoma de MexicoNo degree, Spanish and Archaeology studies, 1966
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 1995 - 2025
- NC State Medical License 1976 - 2002
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Tampa's Top Docs Tampa Magazine, 2024
- U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service U.S. Air Force, 1975
- Physician of the Year Award Moffitt Cancer Center, 2016
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Clinical Trials
- Immunonutrition to Reduce Toxicities in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Start of enrollment: 2020 Jul 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 234 citationsOutcomes of Adrenalectomy for Isolated Synchronous Versus Metachronous Adrenal Metastases in Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Pooled AnalysisTawee Tanvetyanon, Lary A. Robinson, Michael J. Schell, Vivian E. Strong, Rachna Kapoor
Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2008-03-01 - 10 citations"Alterations in the Skin Microbiota Are Associated With Symptom Severity in Mycosis Fungoides".Yumeng Zhang, Lucia Seminario-Vidal, Leah Cohen, Mohammad Hussaini, Jiqiang Yao
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 2022-01-01 - 224 citationsSolitary fibrous tumor of the pleura.Lary A. Robinson
Cancer Control. 2006-10-01
Journal Articles
- "Should Clinicians Recommend Dog Ownership to their Patients?"Lary A. Robinson, J Royal Soc Medicine, 10/2020
- Is 'inflammaging' fuelling severe COVID-19 disease?Lary A. Robinson, Christine M. Pierce, J Roy Soc Medicine, 8/17/2020
- Results of treating primary pulmonary sarcomas and pulmonary carcinosarcomasLary. A. Robinson, Nalan Akgul Babacan, Tawee Tanvetyanon, Evita Henderson-Jackson, Mihaela Druta, J Thorac Cardiovascular surgery, 6/2020
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Survival rates after surgery for Stage-3A (N2) non-small cell lung cancer with induction versus adjuvant chemotherapy +/- radiation therapyToloza E, Tanvetyanon T, Chen D, Chiappori A, Creelan B, Dilling T, Fontaine J, Gray J, Haura E, Pinder-Schenk M, Robinson LA, Stevens C, Williams C, Antonia S, J Thorac Oncol, 1/1/2015
- Molecular Evidence of Viral DNA in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Normal LungRobinson LA, Jaing CJ, Giuliano AR, Pierce Campbell CM, Yoder SJ, Teer JK, Antonia SJ, J Thorac Oncol, 1/1/2015
- Therapeutic Lung Resection in Biliopancreatic Cancer PatientsRobinson LA, Springett G, Pimiento J, Fontaine J, Toloza, E, Hodul P, Malafa M, J Thorac Oncol, 1/1/2015
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Lectures
- The Role of Surgery in the Management of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: An Evidence-Based ApproachPonce, Puerto Rico - 1/14/2016
- Molecular Evidence of Viral DNA in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Normal LungDenver, CO - 1/9/2015
- Therapeutic Lung Resection in Biliopancreatic Cancer PatientsDenver, CO - 1/9/2015
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Other
- Diagnosis and management of thoracic trauma (audio teaching cassette)Robinson LA, Center for Continuing Education University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE - 1/1/2015 - “The Death Penalty: A Pragmatic View.” Op-Ed columnRobinson LA, The Tampa Tribune
1/29/2007 - “Stricter Gun Control is Long Overdue.” Op-Ed columnRobinson LA, The Tampa Tribune
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Authored Content
- America Is Angry and Depressed. Could It Be Our Diet?January 2020
- America Is Angry and Depressed. Could It Be Our Diet?January 2020
- We're Paid to Cure, Not to PreventSeptember 2019
- We're Paid to Cure, Not to PreventSeptember 2019
- The Real Driver of Health Care CostsApril 2019
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Press Mentions
- Simple Blood Test to Detect Lung Cancer a Step Closer, Say ResearchersSeptember 26th, 2024
- Cizzle Biotechnology Collaborates with Moffitt Cancer CenterSeptember 9th, 2024
- More Non-Smokers Are Getting Lung Cancer, and a Moffitt Doctor Wants to Know WhyAugust 20th, 2021
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Grant Support
- “Evaluation of the gut microbiome in female never smokers with early stage lung cancer."Pinellas Partners Grant2020–2022
- "Metagenomic Characterization of the Tracheobronchial Microbiome in Lung Cancer."Moffitt Cancer Center Team Science Grant2014–2015
Committees
- Founder and President, Prelude to a Cure, Non-Profit Lung Cancer Research Foundation 2013 - Present
- Chair, Credentials Committee, Moffitt Cancer Center 2007 - Present
- Member, Medical Executive Committee 2007 - Present
Research History
- Co-Principal Investigator"The Gut Microbiome and Immune Checkpoint inhibitor Therapy in Solid Tumors."2020 - 2025
- Principal Investigator“Evaluation of the gut microbiome in female never smokers with early stage lung cancer.”2020 - 2022
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
AvMed Health Open Access
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Florida BlueCare HMO
BCBS Florida NetworkBlue
BCBS Florida Preferred Patient Care PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPOCoventry Florida - Employer Group PPO
First Health PPO
Great West PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
Pacificare HMO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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