Overview
Tom Karl is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Karl is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tetralogy of Fallot, Double Discordia, Aortopulmonary Window, Pulmonary Atresia, and Heart Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 103 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
601 5th St S Ste 601, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tom Karl
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tom Karl?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tom Karl by calling their office at 727-898-7451. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tom Karl a top-rated expert for Tetralogy of Fallot?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tom Karl is classified as an Advanced expert for Tetralogy of Fallot, 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. Tom Karl specialize in?
While Dr. Tom Karl is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Tetralogy of Fallot, Double Discordia, and Aortopulmonary Window. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Tom Karl participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tom Karl has published 103 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot. You can view a list of Dr. Tom Karl's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tom Karl accept my insurance?
Dr. Tom Karl accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-898-7451 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
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Karl isAdvanced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Double Aortic ArchDr. Karl isAdvanced. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- Double DiscordiaDr. Karl isAdvanced. Learn about Double Discordia.
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Karl isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.
- Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Karl isAdvanced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Karl isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Karl isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Karl isExperienced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Carney ComplexDr. Karl isExperienced. Learn about Carney Complex.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Karl isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Karl isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
