William C. Mackey, MD Chairman & Surgeon-in-Chief Michael L. Steer, MD Vice Chairman, Scientific Affairs Richard J. Rohrer, MD Vice Chairman, Clinical Affairs   Outpatient Office (617) 636-6318

Department of Surgery,
Adult Services

Tufts Medical Center's Department of Surgery provides a complete range of general surgical services and surgical specialties. Among these are four leading multidisciplinary centers of which the hospital is extremely proud. The Transplant Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery units have long been regional and national standouts. More recently, the three multidisciplinary specialty centers — the Breast Health Center, the Pancreatico-Biliary Diseases Center and the Obesity Consult Center — have won praise and a loyal following.

The Department of Surgery also features services for the intestinal tract, head and neck, breast, biliary tree, pancreas, spleen, endocrine and vascular systems as well as trauma.

The ultra-modern main operating room suite is equipped for the most sophisticated surgical procedures including choledochoscopy, ultrasonic surgery, implantation of perfusion devices, videoangioscopy and laser surgery. The recovery room and adjacent surgical intensive care unit are staffed by attending physicians and residents on a 24-hour basis.

The department also is a leader in the area of minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hernia repair allow patients to return to daily activities with a markedly shortened recovery time.  

Special Centers
Breast Health Center — (617) 636-5757
Offers a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant breast problems.

Lung Tumor Evaluation Center

Obesity Consultation Center — (617) 636-0158
A specialized evaluation center for adults who are severely obese.

Pancreatico-Biliary Disease Center — (617) 636-9248

Vascular Program

Vein Center

Divisions

• Bariatric Surgery
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Critical Care
• General Surgery
• Pediatric Surgery
• Pediatric Trauma
• Plastic Surgery
• Surgical Research
• Transplant Surgery
• Vascular Surgery