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Dr. James Allan, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Dr. James Allan, MD
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Dr. James Allan, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA.
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Dr. James Allan, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Allan, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Allan graduated from HARVARD Medical School. Dr. James Allan, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Allan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, North Shore Medical Center and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. Dr. Allan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Allan is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-2330
  2. 2 Salem Hospital
    81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 745-1581
  3. 3 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
    789 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (603) 609-6096

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1990
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Allan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Allan's profile.

Dr. James Allan, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, North Shore Medical Center and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Allan, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • North Shore Medical Center

    81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA

  • Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

    789 Central Ave, Dover, NH