Overview
Dr. Hisashi Tsukada is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is also an assistant professor in surgery at Harvard Medical School. He received his medical degree and a PhD in medicine from St. Marianna University School of Medicine (Kawasaki, Japan). He then completed a residency in surgery at Mitsui Memorial Hospital (Tokyo). His fellowships include thoracic surgery at St. Marianna University Hospital, thoracic surgery research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and interventional pulmonology at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. Dr. Tsukada specializes in Interventional Pulmonology and his clinical interests concentrate on aligning his research investigations to disease processes he has observed in patients as a practicing thoracic surgeon for more than ten years in Japan. Dr. Tsukada started his service at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in October 2014. He has expanded the Interventional Pulmonology procedures up to 1,000 cases per year in 2023. Dr. Tsukada is research focuses on developing an artificial trachea for in vivo implantation and airway tissue regeneration. He has authored 30 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Tsukada is fluent in Japanese.
Dr. Tsukada is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Mesothelioma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Tsukada is board certified in Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Tsukada is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Tsukada 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
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hisashi Tsukada
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hisashi Tsukada?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hisashi Tsukada by calling their office at 617-724-1914. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hisashi Tsukada a top-rated expert for Lung Nodules?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hisashi Tsukada is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Nodules, 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. Hisashi Tsukada specialize in?
While Dr. Hisashi Tsukada is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Mesothelioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Hisashi Tsukada participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hisashi Tsukada has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. Hisashi Tsukada's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hisashi Tsukada accept my insurance?
Dr. Hisashi Tsukada accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-724-1914 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Tsukada isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Tsukada isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Tsukada isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Tsukada isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Tsukada isDistinguished. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- MesotheliomaDr. Tsukada isDistinguished. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Tsukada isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Tsukada isDistinguished. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Tsukada isDistinguished. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Tsukada isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Tsukada isDistinguished. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Tracheobronchopathia OsteoplasticaDr. Tsukada isDistinguished. Learn about Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica.
- Advanced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Tsukada isAdvanced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Tsukada isAdvanced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Tsukada isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Tsukada isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Tsukada isAdvanced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- TracheobronchomalaciaDr. Tsukada isAdvanced. Learn about Tracheobronchomalacia.
- Tracheoesophageal FistulaDr. Tsukada isAdvanced. Learn about Tracheoesophageal Fistula.
- Experienced
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Tsukada isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- EmphysemaDr. Tsukada isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Tsukada isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Tsukada isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- GastrostomyDr. Tsukada isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Tsukada isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- Transthyretin Amyloid CardiomyopathyDr. Tsukada isExperienced. Learn about Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy.