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Department Plastic Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Hemifacial Microsomia
  • Moebius Syndrome
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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2023

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Surgical Oncology/ Head and Neck Oncology
New York, NY United States
1998

Fellowship - Johns Hopkins
Plastic Reconstructive and Maxillofacial Surgery
Baltimore, MD United States
1997

Residency - Johns Hopkins
General Surgery
Baltimore, MD United States
1995

Medical Education - Hahnemann School of Medicine (Pennsylvania)
Philadelphia, PA United States
1993

Residency - Nassau University Medical Center
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
East Meadow, NY
1984

Internship - Flushing Hospital and Medical Center
General Dentistry
Flushing, NY
1980

Medical Education - NYU College of Dentistry
Dentistry
New York, NY
1979

Undergraduate - St. John's University
Biology
Jamaica, NY
1976

Certifications

  • Plastic Surgery - General Surgery
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Anthony Tufaro, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 11/1/2024, Dr. Tufaro has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Fiduciary Role. Dr. Tufaro serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:

  • Flow Pharma, Inc.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

87 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Listens 4.6
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

16 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024

Dr. Turfaro was extremely professional as well as personable. He answered my questions in a highly understandable terms. His workmanship on my head was outstanding. I would highly recommend him as an extraordinary doctor!.

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024

Dr Tufaro was Extremely kind, took time to explain each step, friendly yet honest and realistic in expectations.

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024

I try to have all my operation at the Cleveland Clinic I trust the Cleveland Clinic and Doctors

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

Dr. Tufaro was wonderful at the appointment.

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024

I felt very safe with an exceptional physician who was smart and down to earth

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024

Dr was very good but I was with the wrong Dr

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024

Dr. Tufaro is excellent- explains things thoroughly and provides great and comforting advice. - Professional but friendly and welcoming.

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024

I have confidence in the care my doctors give me at CCF. (Otherwise, I'd go elsewhere!)

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024

Appointment super with Doctor and his assoistant. A great team.The problem lies with your schedulers. My appointment was on the 28th of August , I am still waiting for a call from the scheduler for follow up appointment for surgery.

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024

Got in to see Dr. Tufaro quickly after being checked in.

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024

Dr. Tufaro is an excellent communicator and caring physician. Answered all my questions and inspired trust. Would recommend Dr Tufaro to anyone.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

I just loved the Dr seen he was nice and sweet

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2024

I very confident in Dr. Tufaro's care

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Dr. Tufaro was very thorough in his assessing of the lipoma that I am requesting be removed. He eased alot of my worry concerning the procedure, with some levity.:) Referring to the size of the lipoma to a football, when I said, maybe a soft ball, he responded with, Ok, maybe a nerf football. :) Made me and my son laugh. I was put at ease regarding the removal of the lipoma, as I was worried at the size of it.

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

The doctor has always explained his recommendations. He is very thorough and makes sure the right decision is being made.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2024

Dr. Tafaro is one of the nicest people you could work with in the medical profession. Very personable and makes you feel very at ease.

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