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Dr. Jacques Fontaine
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa,
FL
Dr. Jacques Fontaine is a thoracic surgeon who performs both aggressive and minimally invasive procedures for pleural mesothelioma patients. Located in Tampa, Florida, he’s the director of the Mesothelioma Research and Treatment Center at the Moffitt Cancer Center.
- Thoracic Surgeon
- Pleural Specialist
- Contributing Writer
- Speciality:
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Thoracic Surgery
- Procedures Offered:
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Extrapleural Pneumonectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Pleurectomy/Decortication - Conditions Treated:
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Esophageal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Pleural Mesothelioma
Thoracic Diseases - Gender:
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Male
- Language:
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English, Spanish, French, Arabic
Primary Location
- Doctors At This Location
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Dr. Jhanelle GrayMedical Oncologist
Dr. Sean DineenSurgical Oncologist
Dr. Andreas SaltosMedical Oncologist at the Moffitt Cancer Center
Dr. Stephen RosenbergRadiation Oncologist
Dr. Michael R. ShafiqueMedical Oncologist
Dr. Alberto A. ChiapporiMedical Oncologist
Dr. Tawee TanvetyanonThoracic Oncologist
Dr. Bela KisInterventional Radiologist
Free Mesothelioma Treatment Guide
- Speciality:
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Thoracic Surgery
- Procedures Offered:
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Extrapleural Pneumonectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Pleurectomy/Decortication - Conditions Treated:
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Esophageal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Pleural Mesothelioma
Thoracic Diseases - Gender:
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Male
- Language:
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English, Spanish, French, Arabic
About Dr. Jacques Fontaine
Surgical oncologist Dr. Jacques Fontaine leads the Mesothelioma Research and Treatment Center at Moffitt Cancer Center. His expertise in minimally invasive surgery includes robotic techniques, along with more aggressive, tumor-removing surgeries.
Dr. Fontaine believes in personalized mesothelioma treatment and the importance of getting mesothelioma patients to specialized centers. He tells us, “With mesothelioma, finding a specialist is critical. You need someone who really understands it and knows how to treat it aggressively to get the best possible outcome.”
Medical Education & Experience
- Moffitt Cancer Center (Mesothelioma Program Director)
- University of South Florida (Professor of Surgery)
- Brown University Medical School
- University of Montreal
- Burin Peninsula Healthcare Center
- Harvard Medical School
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Fellowship)
- University of Montreal (Residency)
- Boston University (Residency)
- University of Massachusetts (Residency)
- McGill University Medical School (M.D.)
Associations, Awards & Recognition
- Tampa Magazine’s Top Doctors, Thoracic Disease, 2018 and 2019
- Robotic Surgery Fellowship Program, Moffitt Cancer Center
- Patients’ Choice Award, 2017
- On Time Doctor Award, 2017
Why Choose Dr. Jacques Fontaine for Pleural Mesothelioma
Dr. Fontaine is a big believer in the collaborative approach. He meets weekly with a team of oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and nurses who specialize in pleural mesothelioma to review each person’s individual case.
“It’s a team approach,” Dr. Fontaine shared with us. “You don’t treat it with just chemotherapy, or radiation or surgery. You need all three under one roof.”
Publications of Dr. Jacques Fontaine
- Pimiento, J. & Fontaine, J. (2019, May 11). Minimally invasive transthoracic esophagectomy: pushing the boundaries to improve surgical outcomes. Journal of Thoracic Disease.
- Liu, J. Nahrwold, D. Serdiuk, A. Koontz, D. & Fontaine, J. (2019). Intraoperative Goal-Directed Anesthetic Management of the Patient with Severe Pulmonary Hypertension. American Journal of Case Reports.
- Veronesi, G. Park, B. Cerfolio, R. Dylewski, M. Toker, A. & Fontaine, J. (2018, November). Robotic resection of Stage III lung cancer; an international retrospective study. European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
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