
James Clune MD
Breast Reconstruction, Hand, Head & Neck, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery
Plastic Surgeon/Melanoma/Peripheral nerve surgery
12902 Usf Magnolia DrTampa, FL 33612
Fax+1 813-449-8618
Overview of Dr. Clune
Dr. James Clune is a plastic surgeon in Tampa, FL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Yale New Haven Hospital, and Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System. He received his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and has been in practice 18 years. He is one of 63 doctors at Yale New Haven Hospital and one of 15 doctors at Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System who specialize in Plastic Surgery. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He has more than 60 publications and over 500 citings.
Education & Training
University La PazPeripheral Nerve/Brachial Plexus, 2016 - 2016
University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine2015 - 2016
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2009 - 2015
Boston Children’s HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2008 - 2009
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2015 - Present
FL State Medical License 2025 - 2030
CT State Medical License 2016 - 2028
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsCAR-T cell therapy and reconstructive oncologic surgery in peripheral solid tumors-A narrative review.Leonard Knoedler, Konstantin Herfeld, Daniel A Schaefer, Fortunay Diatta, James Clune
Cell Reports. Medicine. 2025-08-19 - The Impact of Medical School Experiences in Global Surgery on Perceptions and Career Plans Among U.S. Medical Students.Lydia Kersh, Paul Serrato, Cassandra Anderson, Vanitha Raguveer, Connor Peck
Journal of Surgical Education. 2025-04-01 - 1 citationsAnatomic variation of the spinal accessory innervation pattern of the sternocleidomastoid muscle: A cadaveric study.Olivier F Noel, Omar Allam, Aliyar Zahedi Vafa, Luis Gonzalez, Phillip Lapre
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2025-03-01
Press Mentions
Yale Study Highlights Unmet Needs for Patients with Melanoma Who Progress or Relapse After Immunotherapy TreatmentAugust 30th, 2024
2023 ‘Top Doctors’ List Features Over 250 Yale Medicine PhysiciansMay 3rd, 2023
Connecticut Magazine’s 2023 “Top Doctors” Issue Recognizes 82 Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center PhysiciansMay 1st, 2023
Other Languages
- Spanish
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