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Michael Kayatta, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Clearwater, FL

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Thoracic Surgery Clearwater, FL

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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  • Office

    455 Pinellas St
    Ste 320
    Clearwater, FL 33756
    Phone+1 727-446-2273
    Fax+1 727-441-4966

Summary

  • I am a cardiothoracic surgeon in Pinellas county, Florida. I practice at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater and Saint Anthony's Hospital in Saint Petersburg. I specialize in adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 2012 - 2018
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2011 - 2012
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • Claremont McKenna College
    Claremont McKenna CollegeBA, Science and Management - Biotechnology, 2003 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2017 - Present
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2011 - 2018
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2012 - 2015
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Abstract: bicuspid valve surgery - STS 2018 STS/EACTS, 2018
  • Fellow in Training Scholarship American College of Cardiology, 2015
  • Looking to the Future Scholarship Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Patients Reap Benefits from Heart Team's Vision
    Patients Reap Benefits from Heart Team's VisionMarch 29th, 2023
  • Patient Thankful for BayCare Annual Lung Cancer Screening
    Patient Thankful for BayCare Annual Lung Cancer ScreeningNovember 30th, 2022
  • Morton Plant Hospital Creates Clinic to Fight Lung Cancers
    Morton Plant Hospital Creates Clinic to Fight Lung CancersJuly 25th, 2022
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Committees

  • Member, Thoracic Surgery Resident Association - Project Committee 2015 - Present
  • Member, Thoracic Surgery Resident Association - Education Committee 2014 - Present

Research History

  • Research FellowNational Cancer Institute Postbaccalaureate Research Fellow2006 - 2007

Professional Memberships