Thomas Garofalo, MD
Primary Location
Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center
- Appointment:
- 216.444.7000
- Fax:
- 440.312.7112
Additional Locations
Treatment & Services
- Abdominal Perineal Resection
- Abdominal Surgery
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
- Advanced Operative Laparoscopy
- Advanced Polypectomy
- Anorectal Fistula Treatment
- Anorectal Surgery
- Anoscopy
- Appendectomy
- Cancer Center
- Colectomy
- Colon And Rectal Surgical Procedures
- Colon Surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer - Prevention
- Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis
- Colorectal Cancer Research
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies
- Colorectal Cancer Treatment
- Colorectal Surgery
- Colostomy
- Consultation for Complicated Colon and Rectal Disease
- Fecal Diversion
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Gastrointestinal Exams
- Hemorrhoid Arterial Ligation
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Ileoanal Pouch
- Ileoscopy
- Ileostomy
- Intestinal Stomas
- J Pouch
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Perineal Resection
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Colon Resection
- Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Fecal Diversion
- Laparoscopic Ileocolectomy
- Laparoscopic Proctosigmoidectomy
- Laparoscopic Rectopexy
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Digestive Diseases
- Laparoscopy
- Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender( LGBT Health)
- Liver Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Pelvic Pouch Procedures For Ulcerative Colitis
- Pelvic Pouch Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis
- Polypectomy
- Pouchendoscopy
- Pouchoscopy
- Proctoscopy
- Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Rectal Surgery
- Rectal Ultrasound
- Rectal-Sparing Operations For Carcinoma Of The Rectum
- Rectoplexy
- Rectum Reoperative Abdominopelvic Surgery
- Re-Do Rectal Surgery
- Reoperative Abdominal and Pelvic Surgery
- Reoperative Abdominal Surgery
- Reoperative Pelvic Surgery
- Reoperative Surgery
- Resection of Colon and Rectal Diseases
- Rubber Band Ligation Of Hemorrhoids
- Second Opinion
- Sphincter Sparing Surgery
- Sphincter Surgery
- Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
- Stoma Surgery
- Strictureplasty
- Surgery
- Surgery For Carcinoma Of The Colon
- Surgery For Crohn's Disease
- Surgery for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Surgery for Rectal Prolapse
- Surgical Endoscopy and Endoscopic Procedures
- Surgical Management for Ulcerative Colitis
- Surgical Nutrition
- Surgical Treatment for Mucosal Ulcerative Colitis
- Total Abdominal Colectomy
- Treatment for Anal Fissure
- Treatment for Anal Fistula
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Abscess
- Abdominal Pain
- Adenomas
- Adenomatous Polyps
- Anal Abscesses
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Anorectal Disease
- Anorectal Fistula
- Benign Anorectal Disease
- Cancer
- Cancer of the Colon, Rectum and Anus
- Carcinoma of the Colon
- Carcinoma of the small and large bowel
- Coccydynia
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Diseases
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Neoplasia
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer - Prevention
- Colorectal Cancer Research
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies
- Colovesticle Fistula
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Diverticulum
- Enterocutaneious Fistula
- Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Fissure
- Genital Warts
- Hemorrhoids
- Hereditary Non Polyposis Colorectal Cancer
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Intestinal Fistula
- Intestinal Fistulae
- Intestinal Ischemic Syndrome
- Intussusception
- Large Bowel Cancer
- Large Intestine Cancer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Proctitis - Care & Treatment
- Rectal Abscess
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Prolapse
- Small Bowel Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stoma Related Problems
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Volvulus
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Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2005
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
2002
Residency - Saint Elizabeth Health Center
General Surgery
Youngstown,
OH USA
1997
Internship - Saint Elizabeth Health Center
General Surgery
Youngstown,
OH USA
1993
Medical Education - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Pittsburgh,
PA USA
1992
Undergraduate - Allegheny College
Meadville,
PA USA
1988
Certifications
- Surgery - General Surgery
- Colon and Rectal 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
Research & Publications
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149 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.6 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
24 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 5, 2021
I've been seeing Dr. Garofalo over the past 8 years and am very satisfied with him and his team
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2021
Dr. Garofalo was excellent. He listened carefully. He did a thorough exam. He was appropriately concerned yet reassuring.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2021
No complaints very good service Dr. Garoppolo is an excellent doctor in person
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2021
zoom meeting went well. I was glad I didn't have to travel 4 hours to see the doctor.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2021
outstanding doctor. outstanding staff
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2021
Great doctor and staff
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2021
Dr Garofalo seemed knowledgable and answered all my questions.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2021
Dr Garofalo seemed very knowledgeable in my area of medical problem
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2021
Dr Garafalo is fantastic. I would recommend him to anyone! Excellent service!
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2021
Dr.Garafalo is awesome.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2020
Dr is very kind and compassionate.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2020
Dr. Garafalo is the best !!!!!
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2020
Dr. Garofalo is easy to talk to and completes the exam in a respectful way. Answers questions in a clear, understandable way. Office and medical staff are always helpful and nice.
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2020
Dr. Garafolo listened. His bedside manner is what the medical field is sorely missing. He is a wonderful surgeon.
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2020
I will definitely recommend Dr. G and his staff to anyone. They worked flawlessly together.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2020
simply a top notch healthcare provider
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2020
I felt that Dr. Garofalo listened to my concerns and cared about me as a person.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2020
Dr Garofalo is a highly skilled physician. He is easy to talk to, listens and is solution focused. His staff is efficient, courteous and supportive.
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2020
Dr Garofalo was excellent!
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2020
Dr Garofalo was fantastic. Gave an extremely thorough explanation of everything and eased my mind.
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2020
I felt rushed thru because of covid-19, because you can't have to many people in the office at one time. This was in no way Dr. Garofalo fault!!!!! He was his usual friendly and make you feel comfortable!!!
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2020
Dr. Garofalo is always focused on me during my visit.
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2020
I am a referral to doctor by dr victoria brobie. To my surprise and great satisfaction, it was dr Garofalo's staff that contacted me. The next available app't was just two days from the call and I was set for my visit. When I recalled the follow-up by dr. brobie and Garofalo to friends in the medical field the response i got was 'When is the last time you heard of a doctor's office calling a patient to set an appointment??" Frankly, never! what a wonderful surprise.
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2020
Dr. Garofalo was extremely attentive reviewing my previous history, listening to my issues prompting my visit, gave credence to what i shared with him regarding pain, relief, concerns. His exam was thorough yet not uncomfortable or distressing in any way. Then he shared what he did not find, a possible diagnosis (consistent with what i had researched) and possible testing in the near future. Never was this appointment rushed or "standard". I felt as though he addressed and took care of what i had gone to see him about. I will be arranging for his recommended follow up testing with him and have complete faith and trust in him.