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Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD
General Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA.
Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA.

About Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD

Dr. Tanabe graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Tanabe currently practices at Massachusetts General Hospital and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Tanabe has experience treating conditions like Liver Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Liver Cancer
Wound Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Liver Cancer
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Liver Biopsy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Biliary Tract Cancer
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Gallbladder Removal
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Hepatectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallstones
Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Pleural Effusion
Abdominal Pain
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)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
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
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Thoracentesis
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Accepted Insurance Plans

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

Where Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
  2. 2 Office
    32 Fruit St Fl 7, Boston, MA 02114
  3. 3 Office
    9142 PO Box, Charlestown, MA 02129

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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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General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Tanabe's Practice

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Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Kenneth Tanabe, MD Practices

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

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