Title(s):
Associate Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor of Oncology
Associate Professor of Oncology
Vice Chief of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Appointment Phone:
443-997-9466
Primary Location:
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Expertise:
Basal Cell Carcinoma, Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction, Cutaneous Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Graft-versus-Host Disease, Head and Neck, Head and Neck Cancers, Laryngeal Cancer, Lymphoma, Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pharynx Cancer, Reconstruction After Skin Cancer, Salivary Glands, Squameous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Base Cancer
Education and Experience
Training
- Hahnemann University School of Medicine (Philadelphia PA)/ (1993)
- New York University College of Dentistry (New York NY)/ (1976)
Residencies
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore MD)/ General Surgery (1995)
- Nassau County Medical Center (East Meadow NY)/ Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (1984)
Fellowships
- Memorial Sloan - Kettering Cancer Center (New York NY)/ Head & Neck Surgical Oncology (1998)
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore MD)/ Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (1997)
Certifications
- Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery (2010)
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1987)
Locations
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N. Wolfe Street
Hospital Main Entrance - Sheikh Zayed Tower
Baltimore, MD 21287
Appointment Phone: 443-997-9466
Location Map
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
601 N. Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21287
Appointment Phone: 443-997-9466
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Department / Division
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Centers/Institutes
Centers / Institutes
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Bio
Biography
Dr. Anthony Tufaro is the only surgeon in the country who is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery and fellowship trained in surgical oncology, head and neck surgery.
Dr. Tufaro is on the editorial board of the Annals of Surgical Oncology, a founding member of the Johns Hopkins Melanoma Program, and has accomplished research on the problem of tumor initiation and progression in immunocompromised patients. Additionally, Dr. Tufaro earned a DDS from the New York University College of Denistry.
Dr. Tufaro is on the editorial board of the Annals of Surgical Oncology, a founding member of the Johns Hopkins Melanoma Program, and has accomplished research on the problem of tumor initiation and progression in immunocompromised patients. Additionally, Dr. Tufaro earned a DDS from the New York University College of Denistry.
Physician Title
Vice Chief of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Expertise
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction
- Cutaneous Surgery
- Endocrine Surgery
- Graft-versus-Host Disease
- Head and Neck
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Melanoma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pharynx Cancer
- Reconstruction After Skin Cancer
- Salivary Glands
- Squameous Cell Carcinoma
- Tongue Base Cancer
Research
Research Interests
- Cervical metastasis of oral cancer
- Surgical management of sarcoma
- Use of bioengineered skin in complex wound reconstruction
- The comprehensive management of head and neck tumors
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Languages
- English
Memberships
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology
Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Member of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology
Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Member of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons
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