Dr. Gaetane C. Michaud, MS, MD

Expert Publications

• Symptom management in patients with lung cancer: Diagnosis and management of lung cancer, 3rd ed: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
• Implementation of Lung Cancer Screening Programs with Low-Dose Computed Tomography in Clinical Practice.

Clinical Trials

• Feasibility Study of Using Navigational Bronchoscopy to Perform PDT-Photofrin® in Unresectable Peripheral Lung Cancer

Media Releases

Get to know Pulmonologist Dr. Gaetane C. Michaud, who serves patients in Tampa, Florida.

A distinguished physician, Dr. Michaud currently holds the prestigious position of Medical Director of Pulmonology at Tampa General Hospital. With a wealth of education and experience in the field, she is a renowned specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Her vast knowledge and experience in these areas make her a valuable asset to Tampa General Hospital and the broader medical community.

Before embarking on her professional journey, she graduated with her medical degree at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her internship in Family Medicine at McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 1998, further diversifying her medical knowledge and skills. Her dedication to internal medicine brought her to the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, where she completed her residency in Internal Medicine in 2000. 

Furthermore, Dr. Michaud’s pursuit of excellence continued as she embarked on fellowships in respiratory medicine and critical care. She honed her skills and deepened her understanding of these specialized fields at both the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine and the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine.

An expert in her field, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions and diseases that affect the lungs, bronchial tubes, and the respiratory system, including the nose, pharynx, and throat.

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