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Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD

(Dr. Ralph Tufano, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1995)

Professional interests include: parathyroid disease, thyroid problems

1901 Floyd Street Suite 304
Sarasota, FL 34239

(941) 262-0500

Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD is an otolaryngologist in Sarasota, FL specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and SMH PHYSICIAN SERVICES INC.

Office Locations

1901 Floyd Street Suite 304
Sarasota, FL 34239

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Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

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“"All management options should be discussed, including observing small nodules and cancer rather than treating all patients in the same aggressive way," Ralph P. Tufano, a Johns Hopkins University...”—"Wary of overtreatment, experts reconsider which thyroid lumps are really cancer", Philadelphia Inquirer, July 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cranial nerve decompression surgery

nerve surgery

parathyroid surgery

By Affordability:

cranial nerve decompression surgery

cranial nerve surgery

decompression surgery

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic laryngoscopy

fiberoptic laryngoscopy

flexible laryngoscopy

laryngeal procedures

laryngoscopy

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD performed more cranial nerve decompression surgery, nerve surgery, and parathyroid surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cranial nerve decompression surgery, cranial nerve surgery, decompression surgery, diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic laryngoscopy, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, laryngoscopy, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, and nerve surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

endocrine surgery

neck ultrasound

ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD performed more endocrine surgery, neck ultrasound, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 25%

By Volume:

thyroidectomy

thyroid lobectomy

By Affordability:

lobectomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD performed more thyroidectomy, and thyroid lobectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for lobectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sarasota, FL during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54
endocrine surgery	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	70
minimally invasive procedures	70
neck imaging	14
neck surgery	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sarasota, FL during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	69
endocrine surgery	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	99
minimally invasive procedures	99
neck imaging	38
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sarasota, FL during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	71
endocrine surgery	27
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	106
minimally invasive procedures	106
neck imaging	35
neck surgery	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sarasota, FL during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74
endocrine surgery	26
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	102
minimally invasive procedures	102
neck imaging	12
neck surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sarasota, FL during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, endocrine surgery and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	121
endocrine surgery	34
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	137
lobectomy	13
minimally invasive procedures	137
neck imaging	22
neck surgery	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sarasota, FL during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66
endocrine surgery	21
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	138
minimally invasive procedures	138
neck imaging	69
neck surgery	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	69

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sarasota, FL during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	98
endocrine surgery	18
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	131
minimally invasive procedures	131
neck imaging	80
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sarasota, FL during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	103
endocrine surgery	25
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	154
minimally invasive procedures	154
neck imaging	101
neck surgery	25
nerve procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	101

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sarasota, FL during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34
endocrine surgery	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	81
minimally invasive procedures	81
neck imaging	90
neck surgery	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	90

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sarasota, FL during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, endocrine surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	105
endocrine surgery	45
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	40
lobectomy	17
minimally invasive procedures	40
neck imaging	145
neck surgery	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	145

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sarasota, FL during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	192
endocrine surgery	106
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	31
lobectomy	30
minimally invasive procedures	31
neck imaging	174
neck surgery	61
nerve procedures	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	174

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	39
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Sarasota, FL were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	89
endocrine surgery	32
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	99
lobectomy	20
minimally invasive procedures	99
neck imaging	70
neck surgery	22
nerve procedures	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	97
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	71

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	20
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	12
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1995. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the Board Certification: Otolaryngology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1995)

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Board Certification: Board Certification: Otolaryngology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

SMH PHYSICIAN SERVICES INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$38,076 NIM Vital $11,906	PTEYE PARATHYROID DETECTION SYSTEM $3,826	NIM-RESPONSE $2,920	NIM $2,138	CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM $333	Other $16,954
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$36,896 NIM $34,913	APS $1,176	FUSION $91	$716
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$15,601 Tonsil and Adenoid Removal Products $11,618	Head and Neck Surgery $2,106	Otology $1,870	Advanced Energy Cutting Device $7
B. Braun Medical UK Ltd.	$7,776 NEURO $7,776
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$6,667 Da Vinci Surgical System $6,667
Other	$7,239 OtherNA $4,800	TISSEEL $676	HARMONIC Product Family $306	Energy Harmonic $304	FARXIGA $126	Other $1,025

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$41,510
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$39,256
Travel and Lodging	$20,268
Education	$5,711
Food and Beverage	$5,510

Research Payments

Dr. Ralph P. Tufano, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $50,000.

Biography

Dr. Ralph Tufano's specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). In his practice, Dr. Tufano focuses on thyroid problems and parathyroid disease. He is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Dr. Tufano is a graduate of SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. He trained at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for his residency.

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