Overview
Michael Kayatta is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida.
Dr. Kayatta is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles.
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- EPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
455 Pinellas St Ste 320, Clearwater, FL 33756
620 10th St N Ste 3B, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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.
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Dr. Woods is a cardiothoracic surgeon in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Heart Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida. He joined the hospital staff in 2024. He was previously the surgical director of cardiac transplantation at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee, and a professor of surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Woods has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, books and chapters; given many talks regionally, nationally and internationally; and has served as a peer reviewer for many medical journals. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed a surgical residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals in Seattle, followed by a pediatric surgery fellowship at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. He then completed a thoracic surgery fellowship at University of Washington, followed by a specialty registrar in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. He also earned his doctoral degree from the University of Illinois. Dr. Woods is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coarctation of the Aorta, Double Discordia, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Heart Transplant, and Thymectomy. Dr. Woods is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Kayatta
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Kayatta?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Kayatta by calling their office at 727-446-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Kayatta a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Kayatta is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Michael Kayatta specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Kayatta is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael Kayatta participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Kayatta has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Kayatta's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Kayatta accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Kayatta accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-446-2273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Kayatta isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Kayatta isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Lung CancerDr. Kayatta isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Kayatta isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Kayatta isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Kayatta isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Kayatta isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kayatta isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Kayatta isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Collapsed LungDr. Kayatta isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
