Overview
Dr. Dennis Tishko is board certified in thoracic surgery and is with BayCare Medical Group in Tampa, Florida, where he sees patients age 18 and older. He earned a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio, and completed a general surgery residency at Harvard/Deaconess Surgical Service-Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Tishko completed advanced fellowships in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinic in Madison, Wisconsin, and thoracic, cardiovascular and artificial internal organs research at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio.\xa0 Dr. Tishko's clinical interests include lung cancer, pulmonary nodules, pleural effusion and lymph node biopsies.\xa0He is a passionate proponent of lung cancer screening and finds it essential for early detection and treatment. He uses the full spectrum of thoracic surgical techniques, including extensive use of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), thoracotomy, bronchoscopy, mediastinoscopy, robotics, biopsy and proper node dissections for obtaining a diagnosis and treatment plan. Dr. Tishko is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Florida Medical Association, the International Society of Minimally Invasive Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Chest Physicians. He is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital.
Dr. Tishko is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Dr. Tishko is board certified in AB Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.
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3003 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fl 2, Tampa, FL 33607
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dennis J. Tishko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dennis J. Tishko?
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Is Dr. Dennis J. Tishko a top-rated expert for Lung Nodules?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dennis J. Tishko is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Nodules, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Dennis J. Tishko specialize in?
While Dr. Dennis J. Tishko is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Dennis J. Tishko accept my insurance?
Dr. Dennis J. Tishko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 813-238-0810 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Lung NodulesDr. Tishko isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
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- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Tishko isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Tishko isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Tishko isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Experienced
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Tishko isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Tishko isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Tishko isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- PleurisyDr. Tishko isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.