Dr Jacques-Pierre Fontaine, MD | Tampa, FL | Cardiovascular Surgery

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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
4.7

25 Ratings
53 insurance plans accepted
speaks Arabic, English, Spanish, French
Boston Med Center Boston
20 written reviews
1 specialty
5 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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It is very important for me to be at ease with my doctors and Dr. Fontaine is the absolute best in so many ways.

May 9th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Fontaine. Excellent interaction with satisfying outcome, including direction for future care and referral to sarcoid specialist [...]

March 7th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Fontaine is an amazing Doctor and person, very caring and passionate.

April 6th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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When I emailed more questions later, Dr. Fontaine called me to answer them all. I never felt rushed. I am grateful he took so much time to talk with me.

March 8th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr is very clear and prepared when I meet with him as well as the phone call

November 30th, 2022 | Source: Partner

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I am 12 months post op from esophageal cancer. Results from Dr. Fontaine and his team were extraordinary. Excellent care, and no complications

August 11th, 2020

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We heard about Dr. Fontaine a few years ago through a friend who travelled to Florida from Oregon to receive care. We highly recommend Dr. Fontaine and his team at the Moffit Cancer center

August 3rd, 2020

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Dr. Fontaine and his team at the Moffit cancer center were proactive and attentive, they do a great job of putting us at ease throughout the entire process

August 1st, 2020

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Dr Fontaine and his team are outstanding!

April 10th, 2020

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Dr. Fontaine and his team are truly outstanding!

April 10th, 2020

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

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Dr Jacques-Pierre Fontaine, MD	Dr. Erol Belli, MD	Dr. Natasha Mehta, MD	Dr. Michael D Yarnoz, MD
Cardiovascular Surgery	Cardiovascular Surgery	Cardiovascular Disease	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (25 Ratings)	4.7 (12 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
		14 Years of Experience	63 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Arabic, English, Spanish, French	Speaks English	Speaks English
Tampa , FL	Tampa , FL	Tampa , FL	Tampa , FL
	Med School: University of South Florida (Medical Education)	Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine	Med School: Universidad De Navarra Facultad De Medicina
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Cardiovascular Surgery

Aneurysm
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Diabetes Complications
Varicose Veins
Vascular Malformations

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic Surgery, 2007

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Boston Med Center Boston

University of Montreal Affiliated Hospitals

Boston Medical Center

Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals

U Montreal

University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals

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