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Dr. Alex Cantafio, MD
Transplant Surgery* Age 54
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Dr. Alex Cantafio, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Tacoma, WA.
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Dr. Alex Cantafio, MD

Transplant Surgery* Age 54
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Alex Cantafio, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Tacoma, WA.

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Dr. Cantafio graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Alex Cantafio, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Tacoma, WA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Cantafio currently practices at Multicare Cancer Institute-Tacoma General Hospital-Radiation Oncology and is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis. Dr. Cantafio's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cantafio is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Liver Biopsy
Pancreatic Cancer
Renal Transplant
Liver Biopsy
Pancreatic Cancer
Renal Transplant
Gallbladder Removal
Biliary Atresia
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Constipation
Small Intestine Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Coop Core
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    Heritage Prime HMO
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  • First Choice Health PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue High Performance Network HPN
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Preferred Provider Network PPN
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO

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Sep 25, 2023
First time I've had appointment with Dr. Cantafio. It was very pleasant, informative & professional. Dr explained everything with my particular situation, showed test pictures & answered every questionsI had. I was completely satisfied with my appointment.Thank you, Dr. Cantafio.
Diana — Sep 25, 2023
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Specialties*
Transplant Surgery
General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alex Cantafio, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cantafio's profile.

Dr. Alex Cantafio, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis.

Yes, Dr. Alex Cantafio, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    2004
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency
    2005
Internship

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis

    2001 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN

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