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Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD

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Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA.

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Dr. Tanabe graduated from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA and has 39 years experience. Dr. Tanabe currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Tanabe has experience treating conditions like Liver Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tanabe received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Tanabe's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tanabe is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
Liver Cancer
Liver Biopsy
Wound Repair
Liver Cancer
Liver Biopsy
Wound Repair
Liver Cancer
Liver Biopsy
Abdominal Pain
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Skin Grafts
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Pathway Enhanced-ME POS
    Maine HMO
    Blue Choice-ME PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Complete HMO
    Complete PPO Plus
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    Maines Choice - Standard HMO
    Maines Choice - Preferred HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • MVP Health Care PPO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 724-3868
  2. 2 Mass General Waltham Pharmacy
    52 Second Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 487-6100
  3. 3 Massgeneral for Children at Newton-Wellesley Hospital
    2000 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 527-1716
  4. 4 Lowell General Hospital
    295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 937-6258

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Jul 13, 2024
I had surgery by Dr Tanabe and he is exceptional, knowledgeable, kind and compassionate.
Lisa Doney — Jul 13, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at Berkeley
    1985
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Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tanabe's profile.

Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA