Overview
George Tolis, MD, was born in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Yale University summa cum laude with a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. Following graduation from Harvard Medical School in 1995, he completed an internship and residency in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Tolis then completed an advanced aortic fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City under the direction of Dr. Randall Griepp. Dr. Tolis worked at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City as chief of aortic surgery, at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center as chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and at Massachusetts General Hospital as surgical director of coronary bypass surgery. He joined Brigham and Women’s Hospital in 2021 as Section Chief of Coronary and General Cardiac Surgery as well as Network Director of Cardiac Surgery.His clinical interests include surgical education, multi-arterial coronary artery bypass grafting and coronary endarterectomy, surgery for endocarditis, aortic root and arch surgery, complex reoperations and surgery to address complications from percutaneous devices (coronary stents, percutaneous valves and implants).He is an amateur woodworker and a concert pianist.
Dr. Tolis is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Tolis has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George Tolis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George Tolis?
You can book an appointment with Dr. George Tolis by calling their office at 617-732-7678. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. George Tolis a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George Tolis is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. George Tolis specialize in?
While Dr. George Tolis is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. George Tolis participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. George Tolis has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. George Tolis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. George Tolis accept my insurance?
Dr. George Tolis accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-7678 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Tolis isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Tolis isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Tolis isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Tolis isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Tolis isExperienced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Tolis isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Tolis isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Tolis isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Tolis isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Tolis isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.