{"id":859,"date":"2020-04-17T13:39:12","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T17:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=859"},"modified":"2025-09-26T18:40:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T22:40:25","slug":"dr-jacques-fontaine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-jacques-fontaine\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Jacques Fontaine"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About Dr. Jacques Pierre Fontaine<\/h2>\n<p>As a specialized thoracic surgeon, Dr. Jacques Fontaine treats patients with pleural mesothelioma. This type of cancer is found in the lining of the lungs and accounts for the majority of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> cases. He can also treat lung and esophageal cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Fontaine is best known for his expertise in robotic surgery and is one of the few thoracic surgeons in the nation who specializes in it. He also has extensive experience performing surgical procedures for pleural mesothelioma, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/surgery\/extrapleural-pneumonectomy\/\">extrapleural pneumonectomy<\/a> (EPP) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/surgery\/pleurectomy-decortication\/\">pleurectomy\/decortication<\/a> (P\/D).<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Fontaine currently works at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/cancer-centers\/h-lee-moffitt-cancer-center\/\">H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center<\/a> in Tampa, Florida. Since 2011, he has worked with Moffitt\u2019s pulmonologists, oncologists, and researchers to develop innovative treatment approaches that help patients live longer, more comfortable lives.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dr-jacques-fontaine.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>\u201cWe are lucky enough to be in a league of our own at Moffitt Cancer Center. <strong>Our surgeons are ultra-specialized<\/strong> in doing cancer surgery on one specific body part. I do the same surgery over and over again for cancer on one specific body part, and we all work together that way.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Dr. Jacques Fontaine, pleural mesothelioma specialist<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p>Connect with mesothelioma specialists like Dr. Jacques Fontaine using our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> service.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style 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In 2013, he was named the director of the Mesothelioma Research and Treatment Center at Moffitt Cancer Center.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Jacques Fontaine is considered an expert in robotic surgery at Moffitt Cancer Center. He uses the da Vinci\u00ae Surgical System to perform minimally invasive surgical and diagnostic procedures.<\/p>\n<p>These surgeries involve the use of robots to perform <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/surgery\/epp-vs-pd\/\">EPP and P\/D<\/a>, which attempt to control mesothelioma tumors by removing the lung lining and, in some cases, the infected lung.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Fontaine also strongly believes in clinical research to improve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/\">mesothelioma treatment<\/a>. He is an advocate for the trials performed through Moffitt\u2019s Experimental Therapeutics Program and often encourages his patients to participate in clinical studies when appropriate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of Dr. Jacques Fontaine\u2019s career highlights include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completing a fellowship in thoracic surgery at Harvard University<\/li>\n<li>Serving as chief resident of thoracic surgery at Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Working under renowned mesothelioma specialist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-david-sugarbaker\/\">Dr. David Sugarbaker<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Receiving recognition as the top thoracic disease doctor in the Tampa Bay Area for three years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dr-jacques-fontaine.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>\u201cThe surgery involves me as a human surgeon controlling instruments using a very precise tool called a robot. Compared to traditional surgical techniques, cuts are smaller, there is less pain, faster recovery, and less chance of complications.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Dr. Jacques Fontaine, pleural mesothelioma specialist<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h3>Multimodal Treatment Philosophy<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Fontaine firmly believes in the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/multimodal-therapy\/\">multimodal treatment<\/a>, or using surgery, chemotherapy, and\/or radiation together to combat mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>As a thoracic surgeon with specialized skills in advanced surgical techniques, he collaborates with chemotherapy and radiation specialists to ensure patients receive the best possible care.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCollaboration is the key to the treatment of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, or mesothelioma,&#8221; Dr. Fontaine said. &#8220;Sometimes surgery is not enough. The combination of chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery is the key to the best chance of a cure. <strong>You need all three under one roof<\/strong>. And that\u2019s what we do here at Moffitt Cancer Center.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Prepare for an appointment with Dr. Fontaine or another mesothelioma specialist with our <strong>Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask Your Doctor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18575\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque outline image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"outline\">.widget_oscar-vque.outline{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{border:1px solid #E6E7EC;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03);border-radius:10px;color:#383441;display:block;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:180px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline .vque-content{color:#383441;font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{color:#100134;display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{color:#100134;font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 20px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;color:#fff;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:3px;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.button.arrow{width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a{position:relative;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.outline{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-end;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a>div>div{width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 13px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0;color:#383441}}<\/style><a href=\"\/doctor-questions\/\" title=\"Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/questions-to-ask-doctor-ipad.png\"><div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"95\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/questions-to-ask-doctor-ipad.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"14 Questions to Ask Your Doctor packet\" \/><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Preparing for treatment<\/li>\n<li>Finding clinical trials<\/li>\n<li>Getting a second opinion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button yellow arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Download\">Get Your Free Download<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Dr. Jacques Fontaine\u2019s Medical Background<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Jacques Fontaine attended medical school at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, followed by training in general surgery at Boston University.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Fontaine completed his specialization in thoracic surgery at Harvard University, where he graduated as the top thoracic resident at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/cancer-centers\/brigham-womens-hospital\/\">Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital<\/a>. During this time, Dr. Fontaine worked alongside the acclaimed late mesothelioma specialist Dr. David Sugarbaker and developed an interest in this cancer.<\/p>\n<p>After his extensive schooling, Dr. Fontaine was recruited by Brown University Medical School to join their Department of Thoracic Surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Today, he brings a passion for problem solving married with a deep calling to help people with mesothelioma. A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but he emphasizes the importance of hope \u2014 and walks alongside his patients during their journey.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dr-jacques-fontaine.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>\u201c<strong>Patients can have hope<\/strong> by saying, \u2018I may not get cured of this cancer, but I can live with this cancer \u2014 and I\u2019m going to do everything I can to have the best quality of life and get the most enjoyment out of my life with whatever time I have.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Dr. Jacques Fontaine, pleural mesothelioma specialist<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p>Dr. Jacques Fontaine\u2019s multicultural background contributes to his success. He is fluent in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish, allowing him to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues of diverse backgrounds.<\/p>\n<h3>Awards &amp; Honors<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Jacques Fontaine is among the nation\u2019s top thoracic surgeons and specialists. He was named <em>Tampa Magazine<\/em>\u2018s top thoracic surgeon in 2018, 2019, and 2021, highlighting his ongoing commitment to the field and his patients.<\/p>\n<h3>Professional Affiliations<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Fontaine holds several licenses and board certifications in his field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These professional affiliations include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American College of Chest Physicians (FACCP) Fellow<\/li>\n<li>American College of Surgeons (ACS) Fellow<\/li>\n<li>Board certification by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery<\/li>\n<li>Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCA) Fellow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Dr. Jacques Fontaine\u2019s Research and Publications<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Jacques Fontaine has contributed to many scientific publications analyzing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/emerging-treatments\/\">emerging treatment methods<\/a> and their effects on cancers like mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Over the last decade, he has studied robotic surgery across different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/stages\/\">cancer stages<\/a> and surgical procedures for treating mesothelioma, lung cancer, and esophageal cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other clinical research Dr. Jacques Fontaine has been involved with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Impact of histology classification on pathologic treatment response and overall survival in distal esophageal cancer patients: a propensity matched analysis. Published in <em>Disease of the Esophagus<\/em>, September 2020.<\/li>\n<li>Outcomes of 350 Robotic-assisted Esophagectomies at a High-volume Cancer Center: A Contemporary Propensity-score Matched Analysis. Published in <em>Annals of Surgery<\/em>, November 2020.<\/li>\n<li>Pretreatment CT and 18 F-FDG PET-based radiomic model predicting pathological complete response and loco-regional control following neoadjuvant chemoradiation in oesophageal cancer. Published in the <em>Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology<\/em>, December 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These studies have helped confirm that robotic surgery is a safe and feasible treatment for patients.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, his research has shown that this technique may be the most effective at removing large tumors with minimal damage and discomfort.<\/p>\n<h2>Get in Touch with Dr. Jacques Fontaine and Other Mesothelioma Specialists<\/h2>\n<p>If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, help is available. Specialists like Dr. Jacques Fontaine can develop a custom treatment plan for your situation \u2014 giving you the best chance to fight your cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Patient Advocates can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find a specialist near you<\/li>\n<li>Understand your treatment options<\/li>\n<li>Determine how to pay for treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Call us at <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> now or get started with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/\">Free Doctor Match<\/a> service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Dr. Jacques Pierre Fontaine As a specialized thoracic surgeon, Dr. Jacques Fontaine treats patients with pleural mesothelioma. This type of cancer is found in the lining of the lungs and accounts for the majority of mesothelioma cases. 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