Overview
Dr. Thomas C. Tsai is a minimally invasive gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). His clinical interests include laparoscopic and robotic surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernias; complex abdominal wall reconstruction; and bariatric and metabolic surgery. He leads the application of new technologies to gastrointestinal conditions including LINX (magnet sphincter augmentation) and near-infrared image-guided surgery.He serves as the Director of Clinical Care Redesign in the Department of Surgery, and in this role, he is developing and implementing innovative models of care delivery such as home hospital to enhance the recovery of surgical patients. Dr. Tsai’s research focuses on evaluating health policy and systems-level interventions to improve the quality and value of surgical care.Dr. Tsai received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College, his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, and his MPH from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He completed a general surgery residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and an advanced minimally invasive gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery fellowship Massachusetts General Hospital.
His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Obesity, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
Dr. Tsai is board certified in Surgery, General. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 121 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
45 Francis Street, ASBII-3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
20 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Tsai 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. Thomas C. Tsai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas C. Tsai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas C. Tsai by calling their office at 617-983-4512. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas C. Tsai a top-rated expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas C. Tsai is classified as an Experienced expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy, 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. Thomas C. Tsai specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas C. Tsai is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Thomas C. Tsai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas C. Tsai has published 121 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreaticoduodenectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas C. Tsai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas C. Tsai accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas C. Tsai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-983-4512 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- DeliriumDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- GastrectomyDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- HerniaDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- ObesityDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.