We're the cancer experts, but you don't need to have a cancer diagnosis to have your surgery with the best surgeons at the best hospital in Tampa Bay.
Ask for a surgical consult with a Moffitt provider before you have a surgery to remove or investigate any tumors, masses, nodules, or precancerous cells. We'll talk you through all options for the best possible outcomes.
For the most urgent cases, we can schedule with Advanced Practice Professionals who work under a surgeon to gather important details or order any tests and images. For FL residents we can offer virtual consults for convenience.
Request a Surgical Consult Appointment
For moles or bumps on the skin you should see your primary care physician or dermatologist first. For any lumps or bumps larger than a golf ball, you can call Moffitt for a consultation.
Call the New Patient Appointment Center to ask for a surgical consult.
Yes! Even though most tumors, masses, and nodules are not cancerous, the potential for a cancer diagnosis should always be considered in a surgical plan. This mindset gives every patient the best chance for the best outcomes.
We can also advise on when patients should and should not get potentially invasive biopsies. We see cancer everyday. We know what to look for, when to recommend a biopsy be expedited or if the area should be closely monitored instead. If you do need a biopsy, we can offer the most options for accurate results and the least invasive tests.
For moles or bumps on the skin you should see your primary care physician or dermatologist first. For any lumps or bumps larger than a golf ball, you can call Moffitt for a consultation.
More than 13,000 surgical cases performed at Moffitt each year. More than anyone else in FL.
Ranked #1 Cancer Hospital in FL & the Southeast by Newsweek
Voted #1 Best Hospital in Tampa Bay by Tampa Bay Times
Ranked #1 Cancer Hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News
Rated High Performing by U.S. News in:
Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (iMRI)
The newly opened hospital is home to the intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) system to assist doctors during surgeries.
The iMRI allows the surgeon to conduct intraoperative imaging without moving the patient. The machine glides into the operating room from a centralized diagnostic room using a rail system. The operating room instruments and patient are secured before the imaging is performed. Once images are obtained, the machine recedes back into its shielded unit and the surgery continues.
