Michael O. Kayatta, MD

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Michael O. Kayatta, MD
4.9/5 (141 ratings)
  • Affiliations
    • BayCare Physician Partners ACO
    • Morton Plant Hospital
    • BayCare Physician Partners
    • St. Anthony's Hospital
    • BayCare Medical Group
  • Board Certifications
    • AB Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • Gender
    • Male
  • Insurances Accepted
    We Accept the Following Insurances
  • Patient Reviews

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    4.9/5 Overall Rating
    Provider Explained Things Clearly 4.9/5
    Provider Listened Carefully 4.8/5
    Provider Was Easy To Understand 4.9/5
    Provider Knew Medical History 4.8/5
    Provider Showed Respect 4.9/5
    Provider Spent Enough Time 4.9/5
    Rate Your Provider 0-10 4.8/5
    141 Reviews, 43 Comments
    5/5
    9/27/2024 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Dr Kayatta was knowledgeable about my case and what procedure would be best for me. He was thorough in his explanation and took plenty of time to explain and answer my questions.
    5/5
    9/27/2024 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Good
    5/5
    9/6/2024 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Concerned and informative
    5/5
    8/27/2024 | BayCare Verified Patient
    I saw Dr. Kayatta as a specialist provider based on a previous CT ordered by my primary doctor. Dr. Kayatta was kind, compassionate, thorough, and took time to explain the issue.
    5/5
    8/17/2024 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Dr. Kayatta was very pleasant to meet. Explained everything to me and I felt very comfortable about what Is about to happen. Very glad that he is the one caring for me. I feel I got the best Doctor.
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  • Doctor Bio

    • Dr. Michael Kayatta is board certified in thoracic surgery and treats patients age 18 and older, as part of BayCare Medical Group in Clearwater, Florida who have a variety of medical conditions including coronary artery disease, valvular heart diseases (aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, etc.), lung cancer, mediastinal masses and thymoma.

      Dr. Kayatta received his undergraduate degree in biotechnology from Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California, and after graduation completed a lung cancer research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Kayatta subsequently earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed a general surgery internship, followed by a cardiothoracic surgery residency/fellowship, all while at Emory.

      Dr. Kayatta has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in publications such as The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the Journal of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. He’s a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, as well as the American College of Surgeons.

  • Languages
    • English
  • Residency
    • Emory University|Lakenau Medical Center
  • Specialties
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Education
    • Emory University
      Claremont McKenna College
      BayCare Health System

Doctor Locations

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Clearwater

455 Pinellas St Ste 320
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: (727) 446-2273
Directions

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery - SAH

620 10th St N Ste 3B
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
Phone: (727) 446-2273
Directions