The Division of Thoracic Surgery at Tufts Medical Center (Tufts MC) has a long and rich tradition of delivering outstanding care to patients with chest, lung and esophageal conditions.

At Tufts Medical Center’s Surgical Oncology Division, we collaborate with physicians and Tufts Cancer Center staff to provide patients who need surgery for cancer with a customized treatment plan. Our surgeons have the level of skill and experience to make the division a top choice for cancer patients throughout New England. Several of our world-class clinical services include:

The Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Tufts Medical Center (Tufts MC) in Boston is a nationally recognized 10-bed, quaternary care ICU. We provide state-of-the-art post-surgical care for patients being treated for conditions ranging from liver transplantation to high-risk obstetrics. With approximately 950 admissions annually, the SICU is staffed by a senior and experienced nursing staff and has in-unit 24-hour coverage by a physician team.

The Division of Plastic Surgery at Tufts Medical Center (Tufts MC) works to improve our patients' quality of life by offering a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Our team uses state-of-the-art techniques to provide special expertise in hand surgery, pediatric plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures, body contouring, breast surgery and wound surgery. We also provide patients with evaluation and treatment of congenital, acquired and traumatic deformities that require plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Our team of highly trained surgeons is experienced in all aspects of general surgery, including surgery for hernias, gallbladder disease and disorders of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. We also have dedicated specialists in the management of both benign and malignant diseases. In many instances, you may be eligible for a minimally invasive (laparoscopic) procedure that can decrease pain and speed healing.

World-class care from a world-class team

Tufts Medical Center’s (Tufts MC) Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery in Boston has a proud tradition of providing outstanding surgical expertise while maintaining a strong commitment to meeting the needs of our patients and their families. 

The division specializes in the treatment of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, physiological disorders of the colon and rectum and the broad spectrum of anorectal disorders.

Tufts Medical Center (Tufts MC) offers exceptional cardiac care from a team that performed more heart transplants in 2024 and

Tufts Medical Center (Tufts MC) in Boston is home to 1 of New England's leading bariatric surgery programs. Our Bariatric Surgeons perform virtually all surgical options laparoscopically through several very small incisions of one inch or less. When healed, these incisions are often nearly invisible.

At Tufts Medical Center (Tufts MC), our number 1 priority is to provide patients with individualized care that leads to a better quality of life. Most allergy and asthma cases do not conform to textbook descriptions, so we work closely with our patients to tailor treatment to their symptoms and needs. 

It’s not always easy to take a deep breath or get a good night’s sleep — and these problems often have complex causes. That’s why patients continue to choose the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Tufts Medical Center (Tufts MC) in downtown Boston to manage respiratory diseases, sleep disorders and other acute and chronic conditions.