Overview
Thomas Gaines is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dr. Gaines is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Gaines is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E260, Knoxville, TN 37920
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas E. Gaines
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas E. Gaines?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas E. Gaines by calling their office at 865-305-6955. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas E. Gaines a top-rated expert for ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas E. Gaines is classified as an Distinguished expert for ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell 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. Thomas E. Gaines specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas E. Gaines is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Fibrosing Mediastinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Thomas E. Gaines participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas E. Gaines has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas E. Gaines's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas E. Gaines accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas E. Gaines accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 865-305-6955 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Gaines isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Advanced
- Collapsed LungDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Lung NodulesDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- PneumomediastinumDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumomediastinum.
- Subcutaneous EmphysemaDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Subcutaneous Emphysema.
- Experienced
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.
- Congenital Pulmonary LymphangiectasiaDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Pulmonary Lymphangiectasia.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EmphysemaDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- GastrectomyDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Kimura DiseaseDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Kimura Disease.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- NecrosisDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Stomach CancerDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.