Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
University Health System Inc
1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E260, 
Knoxville, TN 

Overview

Thomas Gaines is a General Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Gaines is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in TN

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

University Health System Inc
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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas Gaines

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Gaines?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas 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 Gaines a top-rated expert for Thymic Epithelial Tumor?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas Gaines is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thymic Epithelial Tumor, 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 Gaines specialize in?

While Dr. Thomas Gaines is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Thomas Gaines participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Thomas Gaines has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thymic Epithelial Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas 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 Gaines accept my insurance?

Dr. Thomas 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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