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.
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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.
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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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Lung CancerDr. Gaines isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Gaines isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Gaines isDistinguished. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Tracheobronchopathia OsteoplasticaDr. Gaines isDistinguished. Learn about Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Collapsed LungDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- 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.