Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
Office
601 5th St S Ste 601, 
Saint Petersburg, FL 

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.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Office
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.


103 Total Publications

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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 top areas of expertise are Coarctation of the Aorta, Double Discordia, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Heart Transplant, and Thymectomy.

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.

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