Overview
"Jonathan Tammela, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist Surgeon. Dr. Tammela provides highly specialized care in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancers affecting the female reproductive tract. He is highly skilled at minimally-invasive Robotic Surgery.""I understand that being faced with a diagnosis of cancer or a complex gynecologic condition can cause patients to feel frightened or anxious. For this reason, timely access to consultation and treatment is my priority. I am committed to offering patients the most up-to date,evidence-based therapies, including Robotic Surgery when appropriate. I believe in the importance of clearly explaining all treatment options to the patient, so that together we can make the best plan of care for her unique needs.""—Jonathan Tammela, MD, FACOGA trailblazer in his field, Dr. Tammela established the first full-time Robotic Gynecologic Oncology program in Northeast Wisconsin and has performed more than 1000 robotic surgeries. Dr. Tammela completed his undergraduate studies in Hawaii and earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in OB/GYN at the University of Florida, Jacksonville and then completed subspecialty training in Gynecologic Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Tammela treats all types of gynecologic cancers and is triple board certified in Gynecologic Oncology, Hospice and Palliative Care, and Obstetrics and Gynecology.He has won several awards including “Innovator of the Year Award”for cancer treatment and robotic surgery.".
Dr. Tammela is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, and Oophorectomy.
His clinical research consists of participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Locations
1325 E Church St, Suite 202, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
6 Clinical Trials
UCLA Health Hematology Oncology
Brian Dicarlo is an Oncologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Dicarlo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma. Dr. Dicarlo is currently accepting new patients.
Ridley-Tree Cancer Center
Eric Bank is an Oncologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Bank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Virilizing Ovarian Tumor.
Cancer Center - Dignity Health - San Luis Obispo, CA
Dr. Tom Spillane believes in an integrative approach to the management of his patients. His definition of an integrative approach combines the best of the updated western medicine technology, complementary care, clinical trials and local psychosocial support services.Dr. Spillane co-founded the Hearst Cancer Resource Center in 2008, as well as the Surfing for Hope Foundation in 2011, a program that among other services takes cancer survivors and children whose parents are battling cancer, on monthly surf sessions.Board Certification:Oncology, HematologyMedical School:University of California, DavisMedical Oncology Residency:University of California, IrvineFellowship Training:University of California, IrvineAreas of Interest:Brain tumors, Breast Cancer, GI Cancers, Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer, Melanoma. Dr. Spillane is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Tammela isDistinguished. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Tammela isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Cervical CancerDr. Tammela isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Tammela isAdvanced. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Tammela isAdvanced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Endometrial Stromal SarcomaDr. Tammela isAdvanced. Learn about Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Tammela isAdvanced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- Experienced
- AdenomyosisDr. Tammela isExperienced. Learn about Adenomyosis.
- AngiomyomaDr. Tammela isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- Cervical DysplasiaDr. Tammela isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Dysplasia.
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Tammela isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.
- Endometrial PolypsDr. Tammela isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Polyps.
- EndometriosisDr. Tammela isExperienced. Learn about Endometriosis.