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Thomas Andrew Damato, MD

LICENSE # 0101243336
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Issue Date: 3/25/2008
Expiration Date: 6/30/2024
Status: Current Active


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Disclaimer: Malpractice Information

When considering malpractice paid claims data, please keep in mind:


Some studies have shown little correlation between the existence of a malpractice paid claims history and the practitioner's competence to provide care.

Malpractice paid claims histories tend to vary by specialty. Some specialties are more likely than others to be the subject of litigation.

Some doctors work primarily with high-risk patients. These doctors may have malpractice paid claims histories that are higher than average because they specialize in cases or patients who are at very high risk for problems.

Settlement of a claim may occur for a variety of reasons, which do not necessarily reflect negatively on the professional competence or conduct of the practitioner. A payment in settlement of a medical malpractice action or claim should not be construed as creating a presumption that medical malpractice has occurred.

The incident causing the malpractice paid claim may have happened years before a payment is finally made. Sometimes, it takes a long time for a malpractice lawsuit to move through the legal system.

Presentation of Required Data:

As of July 1, 2007, practitioners are required to report all paid claims over $10,000 in the last 10 years. For doctors practicing less than 10 years, the data covers their total years of practice.

To provide perspective regarding the reported data, the Board displays information about the paid claims experience of the practitioner's specialty along with the practitioner's history of paid claims. In reporting the data in this manner, each practitioner is seen relative to other practitioners in the specialty, rather than to all practitioners in all specialties.

Paid claims are not expressed in dollar amounts. Each paid claim has been analyzed and assigned to one of three statistical categories: below average, average, or above average. This analysis was made relative to the other claims in the specialty in which the claim occurred.

The information provided, in the manner provided, should offer perspective about this aspect of medical practice. You could miss an opportunity for high quality care by excluding a doctor based solely on the presence of a malpractice history. You may wish to discuss information provided in this report, and malpractice generally, with your doctor.



Primary Practice Address
Last Updated 5/9/2022
Cardiovascular Surgery of Southern Nevada
5320 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste 282
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Phone: 702-737-3808
Fax: 702-737-7364

Location Details


Years in Active Clinical Practice
Last Updated 5/9/2022
Years in Active Clinical Practice Inside US/Canada: 32
Medicaid
Last Updated 5/9/2022
Participate in the Virginia Medicaid program
Is accepting new Virginia Medicaid patients
Medicare
Last Updated 5/9/2022
Is a Medicare participating provider
Is accepting new Medicare patients
Virginia Hospital Affiliations
Last Updated 5/9/2022
None Reported
Hospital Affiliations in States Other Than Virginia
Last Updated 5/9/2022
(Las Vegas,NV) UMC
(HENDERSON,NV) St Rose Siena
(Las Vegas,NV) Deserts Springs
(Las Vegas,NV) Valley Health System
(Las Vegas,NV) Sunrise Hospital


Medical, Osteopathic, or Podiatric School
Last Updated 5/9/2022
Grad School: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University - Philadelphia PA
Year Completed: 1990
Medical, Osteopathic, or Podiatric Post Grad School
Last Updated 5/9/2022
General Surgery
Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine
Norfolk, VA USA
Year Residency Completed: 1995


Cardiothoracic Surgery
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA USA
Year Residency Completed: 1999


Advanced Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA USA
Year Fellowship Completed: 2006


Continuing Education
Last Updated 5/9/2022
Continuing Hours: 167.25
Since: 2020
Board Certification
Recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists
and Boards of Certification, the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry, or Council on Podiatric Medical Education.
Last Updated 5/9/2022
Surgery
Year of Initial Certifications: 1998
Current Certification Expires: 2018

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Year of Initial Certifications: 2000
Current Certification Expires: 2010

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Year of Initial Certifications: 2000
Current Certification Expires: 2020

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Year of Initial Certifications: 2000
Current Certification Expires: 2030

Self-Designated Practice Areas
Last Updated 5/9/2022
Surgery: Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Surgery
Insurance Plans/Managed Care Plans Accepted
Last Updated 5/9/2022
None Reported


Honors and Awards - Optional
Last Updated 5/9/2022
Practitioners had the option of completing this section. This practitioner has not provided any information regarding honors and awards.
Academic Appointments
Last Updated 5/9/2022
University Of California, San Diego, School Of Medicine - La Jolla CA
Rank: Voluntary Assistant Professor
Years: 2001-2006

University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine - Pittsburgh PA
Rank: Instructor
Years: 2005-2006

Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University - Philadelphia PA
Rank: Assistant Professor
Years: 2006-2008

Northeastern Ohio Universities College Of Medicine - Rootstown OH
Rank: Assistant Professor
Years: 2009-20012

University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine - Omaha NE
Rank: Associate Professor
Years: 2012-2014

State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University - Syracuse NY
Rank: Assistant Professor
Years: 2017-Present

Academic Appointments - Non-US
Last Updated 5/9/2022
UNLV School of Medicine
Rank: Associate Professor
Years: 2017-Present
Publications
(up to ten in the last five years)
Last Updated 5/9/2022
A Unique Atrial Primary Cardiac Lymphoma
Blood
Volume: 101
Date: 01 2003

Prevalence of In Vitro Extreme Chemotherapy
Ann Thor Surg
Volume: 81
Date: 01 2006

Adjuvant Chemotherapy and the Role of Chemotherapy Resistance Testing for Stage I Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Thor Surg Clinics
Volume: 17
Date: 01 2007

Anatomic Segmentectomy in the Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Ann Thor Surg
Volume: 84
Date: 01 2007

Chemotherapy Resistance and Oncogene Expression in Non-Small Cell Lung
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
Volume: 133
Date: 01 2007

Dosimetric Evaluation of Radiation Exposure During I-125 Vicryl Mesh Implants: Implications for ACOSOG Z4032
Ann Surg Oncol
Volume: 14
Date: 01 2007

Laparoscopic Clam Shell Partial Fundoplication Achieves Effective Reflux Control with Reduced Postoperative Dysphagia and Gas Bloating
Ann Thor Surg
Volume: 84
Date: 01 2007

Minimally Invasive Resection of Benign Esophageal Tumors
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
Volume: 134
Date: 01 2007

Felony Conviction Information
Last Updated 5/9/2022
None Reported
Actions Taken by States/Organizations Other than the Virginia Board of Medicine
Last Updated 5/9/2022
None Reported
Virginia Board of Medicine Notices and Orders
Verified by Board
No Notices or Orders on file

Paid Claims in the last ten years
Last Updated 5/9/2022
The licensee has reported the following paid claims in the past ten years:
None Reported

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