Nicholas Tranakas MD
Breast, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)
Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, University Miami School of Medicine
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2800 E Commercial BlvdSte 102Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone+1 954-491-0900
Fax+1 954-491-1306
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Summary
- Dr. Nicholas Tranakas is a general surgeon based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with subspecialties in breast surgery and surgical oncology (excluding breast). He completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System and graduated from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in 1987. Dr. Tranakas is a clinical assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University's allopathic medicine college and FIU School of Medicine. His expertise spans endocrine, breast, trauma, surgical critical care, non-breast oncology, and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Tranakas has contributed to noteworthy publications on surgical oncology in prestigious journals. His accolades include several recognitions from Castle Connolly and he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1992
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 1987- University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 1989 - 2027
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Gulfstream FL-Broward Castle Connolly, 2006-2013
- Top Doctors:South Florida Castle Connolly, 2012
- Top Doctors: Florida Castle Connolly, 2000
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 8 citationsSociety of Surgical Oncology Breast Disease Site Working Group Statement on Bilateral Risk-Reducing Mastectomy: Indications, Outcomes, and Risks.Puneet Singh, Doreen M Agnese, Miral Amin, Andrea V Barrio, Astrid Botty van den Bruele
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025-02-01 - 12 citationsSociety of Surgical Oncology Breast Disease Site Working Group Statement on Contralateral Mastectomy: Indications, Outcomes, and Risks.Puneet Singh, Doreen Agnese, Miral Amin, Andrea V Barrio, Astrid Botty Van den Bruele
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2024-04-01 - 10 citationsA modified technique of laparoscopic herniorrhaphy: operative approach and early results.J. L. Sosa, Ivan Puente, M Markley, N Tranakas
International Surgery. 1994-10-01
Press Mentions
When a Nurse Becomes the PatientOctober 20th, 2025
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Other Languages
- Greek
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