Thomas Garofalo, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2005 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Biographical Sketch
Thomas Garofalo, MD, FACS, is a Staff Surgeon in the Department of Colorectal Surgery at the main campus of Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA |
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| Internship: | Saint Elizabeth Health Center, General Surgery, Youngstown, OH |
| Residency: | Saint Elizabeth Health Center, General Surgery, Youngstown, OH |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Allegheny College, Meadville, PA |
Certifications
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Surgery
Specialty Interests
Anorectal Disease, benign anorectal disease, cancer and polyps of the colon and rectum, cancer of the colon, carcinoma of the colon, carcinoma of the rectum, carcinoma of the small bowel and large bowel, colon & anus, colon and rectal cancer, colon and rectal surgery, Colon Cancer, colonic neoplasia, Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer, colorectal cancer research, colorectal cancer screening strategies, colorectal surgery, Constipation, Crohn's Disease, diverticiulitis pelvic pouch procedures for mucosal ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis sphincter-saving operations, diverticular disease, diverticulitis, familial inherited colorectal cancer, intestinal fistulae, intestinal stomas, inflammatory bowel disease, laparoscopic colectomy, laparoscopic colon resection, laparoscopic colon surgery, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, laparoscopy, pelvic pouch procedures for ulcerative colitis and familial polyposis, rectal cancer, Rectal Prolapse, rectum, rectal-sparing operations for carcinoma of the rectum, reoperative abdominal and pelvic surgery, reoperative surgery, Sphincter-preservation Surgery, sphincter-saving operations, sphincter-sparing procedures, stoma surgery, surgery for carcinoma of the colon and rectum reoperative abdominopelvic surgery, surgery for Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis, surgical nutrition, surgical treatment for mucosal ulcerative colitis, Ulcerative Colitis.
Professional Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- SAGES
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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