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Dr. Thomas Gaines, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Thomas Gaines, MD
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Dr. Thomas Gaines, MD is a General Surgeon in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. Thomas Gaines, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Knoxville, TN
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45 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Gaines, MD is a General Surgeon in Knoxville, TN.

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Dr. Gaines graduated from University of Washington. Dr. Thomas Gaines, MD is a General Surgeon in Knoxville, TN and has 45 years experience. Dr. Gaines currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center. At present, Dr. Gaines received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Gaines' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Gaines is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pleural Effusion
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Pleural Effusion
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Pleural Effusion
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Abdominal Pain
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Thyroid Nodule
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Maze Procedure
Thoracentesis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Atrial Fibrillation
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neurofibrosarcoma
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Proctoptosis
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Testicular Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagostomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thyroid Biopsy
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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    Choice Care Network PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E180, Knoxville, TN 37920
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  2. 2 University of Tennessee Medical Center
    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gaines
4.8
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Patient Reviews
Dec 07, 2019
There is no surgeon I have ever had that makes me feel more cared for and confident that I am in good hands. He has cared for me since removing my lung cancer in 2014 and this past year has worked with me to solve the fistula in my esophagus. Instead of going for a very invasive surgery he had performed several times, he researched and found a new operation that had only been performed twice before (once in France and once in the US. Pulling in Dr. Kleppy, a none invasive surgery doctor at UT Medical Center, he worked with him to insert six small clips into my esophagus. The operation worked!! Dr. Gaines is not only a brilliant doctor, but an equally caring human being.
Diane Fox — Dec 07, 2019
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Washington
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Thomas Gaines, MD is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Gaines, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN