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Dr. Ralph Tufano, MD

Endocrine Surgery*
4.9 (86)
Map Pin Small Sarasota, FL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Ralph Tufano, MD

Dr. Ralph Tufano, MD is an Endocrine Surgery Specialist in Sarasota, FL. They specialize in Endocrine Surgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Dr. Tufano, completed a residency at University of Pa Health System. Patients rated Dr. Tufano an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Tufano works at Practice in Sarasota, FL. They are accepting new patients. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tufano's Office Locations

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    First Physicians Group Thyroid and Parathyroid Center
    1901 Floyd St Ste 304, Sarasota, FL 34239 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 262-0500

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  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

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About Dr. Ralph Tufano, MD

Specialties*
  • Endocrine Surgery

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Years of Experience
  • 29 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
  • English
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NPI Number
  • 1205887841
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Education & Certifications

Residency
  • University of Pa Health System
Residency
Medical Education
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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