4.7
28 Ratings with 23 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Fontaine received his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and completed his general surgery residency at Boston University. In 2006, he graduated as chief resident in thoracic surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School. Dr. Fontaine began his thoracic surgery practice at University of Montreal but was then recruited to become part of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Brown Medical School in Providence, RI. He was in charge of developing a thoracic surgery program at one of Brown University's teaching hospitals. In 2011, Dr. Fontaine joined Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL - the 3rd largest cancer center in the United States. He is a Senior Member of the Departments of Thoracic and GI Oncology as well as a Professor at the University of South Florida. Dr. Fontaine has a keen interest in mesothelioma, lung and esophageal cancers. He is the Section Head of the Mesothelioma Research and Treatment Center. He has developed an …expertise in robotic surgery and is the Program Director for Moffitt's Robotic Thoracic Fellowship Program. He has mentored several thoracic surgeons around the country in learning his robotic surgery techniques. Together with Dr. Eric Toloza, he has built a center of excellence in robotic surgery - one of the busiest in the country.
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- accepting new patients
- 53 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Arabic, English, French, Spanish
- Boston Med Center Boston
- 23 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 4 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Moffitt Magnolia Campus
12902 Usf Magnolia DrTampa, FL 33612 Tel: (888) 663-3488
Mon7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Jacques-Pierre Fontaine
Medical Specialties
Dr Jacques-Pierre Fontaine has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr Jacques-Pierre Fontaine has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Dr Jacques-Pierre Fontaine holds an active medical license in the state of Florida. They are board certified in Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, and Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, board certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery, and board certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery in 2007.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Florida that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Boston Med Center Boston, University of Montreal Affiliated Hospitals, Boston Medical Center, Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals, U Montreal, and University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals.
NPI Number
Dr Fontaine's NPI number is 1205028867.
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