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Dr. Yolonda Colson, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Yolonda Colson, MD
3.7 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Yolonda Colson, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Yolonda Colson, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Colson graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at University Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Yolonda Colson, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Colson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital, Martha's Vineyard Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Colson has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Lung Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Colson received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Colson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Colson is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Lung Cancer
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
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Lung Cancer
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Lung Cancer
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Bone Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Nodule
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Thoracentesis
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Bronchoscopy
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
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Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
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Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
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Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Pathway X Enhanced/Ind Direct Access NH POS
    Preferred Blue Network-NH PPO
    Blue Choice-ME PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
  • Preferred Blue PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Maines Choice - Standard HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Complete HMO
    Complete PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-5200
  2. 2 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
    789 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (603) 609-6096
  3. 3 Kent Hospital
    455 Toll Gate Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
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3.7
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Pittsburgh Medical Center
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Pittsburgh Medical Center
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham and Womens Hospital Harvard Med School
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Yolonda Colson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Colson's profile.

Dr. Colson frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Lung Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Yolonda Colson, MD is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital, Martha's Vineyard Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Yolonda Colson, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA

  • Martha's Vineyard Hospital

    1 Hospital Rd, Oak Bluffs, MA

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA