{"id":25790,"date":"2024-09-26T18:04:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T22:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=25790"},"modified":"2025-07-04T15:08:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T19:08:45","slug":"dr-lorraine-d-cornwell","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-lorraine-d-cornwell\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Lorraine Cornwell"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About Dr. Lorraine D. Cornwell<\/h2>\n<p>Lorraine Cornwell is a highly respected thoracic surgeon specializing in <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> and other chest-related cancers.<\/p>\n<p>She works extensively with veterans affected by mesothelioma at the <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/michael-e-debakey-va\/\">Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center<\/a> in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI\u2019m very familiar with how the VA works \u2014 what we\u2019re able to offer for veterans and how we can optimize their treatment plans, considering <strong>they\u2019re veterans first and foremost<\/strong>.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2013 Dr. Lorraine D. Cornwell<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Her work has focused on how mesothelioma uniquely impacts <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">military veterans<\/a>, bringing attention to their specific needs and challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match service<\/strong> to connect with Dr. Cornwell and other top mesothelioma specialists.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Dr. Lorraine D. Cornwell\u2019s Mesothelioma Treatment Approach<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Cornwell focuses on using <strong>minimally invasive surgery<\/strong> to treat <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">pleural mesothelioma<\/a>, a rare asbestos-related cancer that develops in the lung lining.<\/p>\n<p>She is experienced in using video-assisted and robotic surgeries, including a tool called the DaVinci robot, to perform more accurate surgeries. She believes these advanced methods help patients recover faster with fewer complications.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Cornwell works as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes other doctors who specialize in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation. This approach ensures each patient gets the right combination of <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">treatments<\/a> for their diagnosis.<\/p>\n<h3>Dr. Cornwell\u2019s Medical Background<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Cornwell received her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1996. She remained there for her first residency in general surgery until 2001.<\/p>\n<p>In 2003, she completed her cardiothoracic surgery residency at multiple <a href=\"\/treatment\/states\/new-york\/\">New York hospitals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>She began seeing patients at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in 2009.<\/p>\n<h3>Work Experience<\/h3>\n<p>During her years of experience in practicing medicine, Dr. Cornwell has spent most of her time at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center treating military veterans.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to her role at the VA, she serves as an associate professor of surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/baylor-lung-institute\/\">Baylor College of Medicine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Cornwell is highly reviewed with a 5-star rating on multiple platforms and is currently accepting new patients.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cShe <strong>saved my life<\/strong> and is an incredible doctor.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2013 Patient of Dr. Lorraine D. Cornwell<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Medical Specializations<\/h3>\n<p>While she has numerous medical specializations, Dr. Cornwell\u2019s professional interests are mainly in thoracic oncology, cardiothoracic surgery, and heart valve surgery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Cornwell\u2019s medical specialties include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Esophageal cancer<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cancer\/lung-cancer\/\">Lung cancer<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mediastinal tumors (abnormal growths in the space between the lungs)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pericardial\/\">Pericardial mesothelioma<\/a> (cancer of the heart lining)<\/li>\n<li>Pleural mesothelioma<\/li>\n<li>Thymoma (a rare tumor in the thymus, a small organ behind the breastbone)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"did-you-know icon-bell\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.did-you-know{background:#F3F2F0;border-radius:10px;margin:40px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 80px;position:relative}.did-you-know:before{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;width:45px;height:45px;background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50px;color:#fff;text-align:center;line-height:45px;font-size:27px}.did-you-know .heading{font-size:24px;color:#100134;padding:10px 0;display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.did-you-know{padding:25px 25px 25px 90px}.did-you-know:before{left:25px;top:25px}.did-you-know .heading{padding:8px 0}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}}<\/style><strong class=\"heading\">Did You Know?<\/strong><p>Dr. Cornwell helped start a program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center that uses a less invasive method to replace heart valves, showing her commitment to using innovative treatments to improve patient care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>She also specializes in the following procedures:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Cardiac surgery<\/li>\n<li>Cardiothoracic surgery<\/li>\n<li>General surgery<\/li>\n<li>Heart valve surgery<\/li>\n<li>Mitral valve surgery<\/li>\n<li>Thoracic surgery<\/li>\n<li>Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Get answers about your diagnosis and treatment plan during your next appointment by downloading our <strong>Free Questions to Ask Your Doctor Checklist<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18575\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque outline image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"outline\">.widget_oscar-vque.outline{margin:60px 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medical career during which she has made a name for herself as a skilled cardiothoracic surgeon.<\/p>\n<h3>Awards and Accolades<\/h3>\n<p>Recently Dr. Cornwell has been the recipient of various awards from both her medical peers and from patients regarding her excellent care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Cornwell\u2019s awards and accolades include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2021 Women of Excellence, Baylor College of Medicine<\/li>\n<li>2020 Top Doctor: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Houstonia Magazine<\/li>\n<li>STAR Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Baylor College of Medicine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Professional Affiliations<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Cornwell also holds board certifications, memberships, and licenses related to oncology and mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These affiliations include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Association for Thoracic Surgery<\/li>\n<li>American College of Surgeons (Fellow)American Medical Association<\/li>\n<li>American Women\u2019s Medical Association<\/li>\n<li>Association of Veterans Affairs Surgeons<\/li>\n<li>Society of Thoracic Surgeons<\/li>\n<li>Women in Thoracic Surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff 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Our registered nurses are standing by to assist you in any way they can.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Dr. Cornwell&#8217;s Research and Published Works<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Cornwell\u2019s research on mesothelioma and lung cancer has been published in several respected publications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of her published works include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cCentralized Quality Assurance of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for the Veterans Affairs Cooperative Studies Program Study Number 2005: A Phase 3 Randomized Trial of Lung Cancer Surgery or Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Operable Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (VALOR).\u201d Published in <em>Practical Radiation Oncology<\/em>, September 2024.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cUnplanned Readmissions, Community Socioeconomic Factors, and Their Effects on Long-Term Survival After Complex Thoracic Aortic Surgery.\u201d Published in <em>The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery<\/em>, February 2024.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cNon-Small Cell Lung Cancer in the Era of Immunotherapy.\u201d Published in <em>Seminars in Oncology<\/em>, July 2022.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cDiagnostic Laparoscopy Improves Staging of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma With Routine Positron Emission Tomography Imaging.\u201d Published in <em>The Annals of Thoracic Surgery<\/em>, November 2021.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match service<\/strong> to connect with mesothelioma specialists like Dr. Cornwell in your area.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Dr. Cornwell\u2019s Work in Cancer Treatment &amp; Research<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Cornwell\u2019s work in cancer treatment and research has primarily focused on the clinical outcomes of cardiothoracic surgeries.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, her research has focused on minimally invasive procedures and their outcomes, including those involving valve repair, off-pump CABG, and VATS lobectomy.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Cornwell also participates in clinical trials that allow patients to access new and innovative treatments for mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Connected to Dr. Lorraine D. Cornwell<\/h2>\n<p>A mesothelioma diagnosis can be daunting, but seeking medical care from an experienced mesothelioma doctor can make a big difference.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Lorraine D. Cornwell is accepting new patients with pleural mesothelioma and can help you or a loved one access life-changing treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Call <strong><a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a><\/strong> or use our <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\">Free Doctor Match<\/a> to connect with Dr. Cornwell and other top mesothelioma specialists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Dr. Lorraine D. Cornwell Lorraine Cornwell is a highly respected thoracic surgeon specializing in mesothelioma and other chest-related cancers. She works extensively with veterans affected by mesothelioma at the Michael E. 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