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Dr. Emil Tigas, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 54
Dr. Emil Tigas, MD

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Dr. Emil Tigas, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 54
Worcester, MA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Emil Tigas, MD is a Pulmonologist in Worcester, MA.

About

Dr. Tigas graduated from University of The Philippines College of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division.Dr. Emil Tigas, MD is a Pulmonologist in Worcester, MA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Tigas currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus. Dr. Tigas has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath and Asthma among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Tigas' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tigas also speaks Filipino and Spanish. Dr. Tigas is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Shortness of Breath
Asthma
Emphysema
Shortness of Breath
Asthma
Emphysema
Shortness of Breath
Asthma
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Emphysema
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sleep Apnea
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Thoracentesis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Candidiasis of Lung
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus
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Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Swine Flu
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Infection
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management

Insurance Accepted

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  • Preferred Blue v5 PPO
    Preferred Blue PPO
    Blue Select HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
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    Aetna HMO
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    Cigna
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  • Preferred Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Stephen M. Summers, MD
    55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 334-1975

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Filipino
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of The Philippines College of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • John Dempsey Hospital of University of CT Health Center
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Emil Tigas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tigas' profile.

Dr. Tigas frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath and Asthma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Emil Tigas, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus.

Yes, Dr. Emil Tigas, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont St, Worcester, MA