Expertise in
17
conditions

Dr. Michael T. Jaklitsch

Thoracic Surgery
Brigham And Women's Surgical Associates At South Shore Hospital
51 Performance Dr Ste 300, 
East Weymouth, MA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
17
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Brigham And Women's Surgical Associates At South Shore Hospital
51 Performance Dr Ste 300, 
East Weymouth, MA 

Overview

Michael Jaklitsch is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in East Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Dr. Jaklitsch is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 150 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Jaklitsch is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
South Shore Hospital
Brigham And Women's Hospital
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Brigham and Women's Surgical Associates at South Shore Hospital
51 Performance Dr Ste 300, East Weymouth, MA 02189
Other Locations
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Lung Center
15 Francis St Fl 2, Boston, MA 02115

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Post-Operative Ambulatory Challenge and Exercise (PACE) Trial
Post-Operative Ambulatory Challenge and Exercise (PACE) Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 03, 2020
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

150 Total Publications

Resection Outcomes According to Pathologic Risk in ≤2 cm Invasive Lung Adenocarcinoma.
Resection Outcomes According to Pathologic Risk in ≤2 cm Invasive Lung Adenocarcinoma.
Journal: The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Published: April 15, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael T. Jaklitsch

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Is Dr. Michael T. Jaklitsch a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael T. Jaklitsch is classified as an Elite expert for Lung Cancer, 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. Michael T. Jaklitsch specialize in?

While Dr. Michael T. Jaklitsch is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Nodules. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Michael T. Jaklitsch participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michael T. Jaklitsch has published 150 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Michael T. Jaklitsch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michael T. Jaklitsch accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael T. Jaklitsch accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 781-624-4242 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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