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Dr. Tom Garofalo, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
4.5 (15)
Map Pin Small Mayfield Heights, OH
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Tom Garofalo, MD

Dr. Tom Garofalo, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Mayfield Heights, OH. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is affiliated with Hillcrest Hospital and Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Garofalo, completed a residency at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Patients rated Dr. Garofalo an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Garofalo works at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus & Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, OH. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Obstruction along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Garofalo's Office Locations

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    Cleveland Clinic -Oncology
    6770 Mayfield Rd, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (216) 353-0336

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Intestinal Obstruction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Appendicitis
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Rectal Prolapse
Ulcerative Colitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Prolapse
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colonoscopy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision
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Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Tom Garofalo, MD

    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1790742013
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • St. Elizabeth Health Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Hillcrest Hospital
    • Cleveland Clinic

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Tom Garofalo, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Garofalo is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Garofalo has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Garofalo works at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus & Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, OH. View the full address on Dr. Garofalo’s profile.

    Dr. Garofalo has seen patients for Intestinal Obstruction, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Garofalo on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Garofalo. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Garofalo.

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