Dr. Todua plays the piano in his office.
Vital Voices
Vital Voices: Dr. Irakli Todua
December 18, 2025
Meet Dr. Irakli Todua, a former refugee turned physician-researcher and internal medicine doctor at Tufts Medical Center, and Assistant Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. Drawing on his ICU experience, cardiovascular expertise, and love of music, he delivers compassionate, thoughtful primary care for every patient.
In the News
I Hate Getting Pap Smears. Is There a Safe Alternative?
December 11, 2025
Rebecca Perkins, MD, Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Investigator at the Woman, Mother and Baby Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about whether there is a safe alternative to a Pap test.
Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)
Articles
Know Before You Go: Echocardiograms
December 17, 2025
An echocardiogram, often called an echo, is a noninvasive heart ultrasound that shows how your heart is working. Learn what to expect during the test, how to prepare, and when you can expect your results.
In the News
The Complete Family Guide to Dementia with Dr. Brent Forester
December 11, 2025
Brent Forester, MD, Psychiatrist-in-Chief and Chair of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center and Director of Behavioral Health for Tufts Medicine, about the impact of dementia on the patient’s family.
In the News
The Weird Way Pregnancy Can Change Your Sweat
December 12, 2025
Farah Moustafa, MD, Dermatologist and Director of Laser and Cosmetics at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about a pregnancy side effect in which sweat can turn different colors.
Clinician at robotic surgery
What Robotic Surgery Means for Patients Today
June 15, 2025
What if your surgeon could operate with more precision, better visualization and smaller incisions? That’s the power of robotic-assisted surgery — and it’s already improving outcomes and changing lives.
Sudden hearing loss
Patient Stories
Erin’s Story: Sudden Hearing Loss and a Path to Recovery
December 15, 2025
The morning Erin O’Sullivan lost hearing in one ear, she knew something was seriously wrong. Learn how quick action, self-advocacy and innovative treatment made all the difference in her recovery.