Dr. Jacques-Pierre Fontaine, MD

Dr. Jacques-Pierre Fontaine, MD

Thoracic Surgery  ·  
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Age 45
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Dr. Jacques-Pierre Fontaine, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Tampa, FL and has been practicing for 13 years. He graduated from McGill University / Faculty Of Medicine in 1997 and specializes in thoracic surgery.
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Moffitt Cancer Center

12902 Usf Magnolia Dr

Tampa, FL 33612

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No malpractice claims found for Florida
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Fontaine's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Pleural Cancer
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fontaine treats Pleural Cancer more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Fontaine treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Esophageal Cancer
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fontaine treats Esophageal Cancer more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Fontaine treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

Lung Cancer
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fontaine treats Lung Cancer more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Fontaine treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Adult Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Bronchioalveolar Carcinoma
  • Bronchogenic Carcinoma
  • Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Pleura Cancer
  • Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Dr. Fontaine's conditions and procedures:

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
Aortic Stenosis
Biopsy
Cancer
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic-Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
Empyema
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Stricture
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laser Bronchoscopy
Lobectomy of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Lobectomy, Open
Lung Cancer
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mediastinal Tumors, Malignant
Mesothelioma
Minimal Access Surgery
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation With Robotic Assistance
Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Paracentesis
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pulmonary Disease
Sympathectomy
Thoracic Cancer
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Thoracoscopic Drainage of Pleural Cavity With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopy
Thymomas
Tracheal Surgery
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy

About Me

Care Philosophy

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

Specialties

  • Thoracic Surgery

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
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Education

University Of Montreal
Internship Hospital
2006
Harvard Medical School
Fellowship Hospital
2006
Harvard-Brigham and Women's Hospital
Residency Hospital
2002
Boston University School Of Medicine
Residency Hospital
1997
McGill University / Faculty Of Medicine
Medical School
2006
2006
2002
1997

Languages

  • Arabic
  • French
  • Spanish
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Fontaine's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fontaine

4.8

Based on 18 reviews

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Dr. Fontaine is very knowledgeable. He is truly an expert in his field and was able to explain my options very clearly. He inspires confidence and has excellent bedside manners. My robotic lung cancer surgery went very well. I was very impressed by Dr Fontaine and all the members of his team. Now...Read More
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Dr. Fontaine is a life saver! He can explain the intricate technical aspects of a major operation while sensing and addressing the emotional needs of family and friends. I visited several other nationally-recognized surgeons and chose Dr. Fontaine because of his highly-regarded skill, excellent...Read More
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My Husband Anton Zeman had surgery by Dr Fontaine for esophageal cancer almost two years ago at age 84. He is doing outstandingly well . After being treated with chemo and radiation his cancer had returned surgery was then recommended his surgery went very well. At this time he is still cancer...Read More
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Dr. Fontaine saved my husbands life and I will be forever grateful. Dr. Fontaine is the best in his field and I can't say enough about this wonderful man!
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Dr. Fontaine is a great surgeon! He and his staff (especially Joe Garrett), provide outstanding care to their patients. I am so fortunate that I had Dr. Fontaine as my surgeon and the Moffitt team for my post-operative care.
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