Summary

Dr. James Allan is a thoracic surgeon with 36 years of experience treating complex chest and lung conditions. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. His extensive training in thoracic surgery allows him to provide specialized care for patients facing serious lung and chest conditions. Dr. Allan speaks Spanish and Italian, helping him communicate with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Allan practices at several respected medical centers including Massachusetts General Hospital, Newton Wellesley Hospital, and Wentworth Douglass Hospital across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. He specializes in treating lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. His expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures such as CT scans of the chest and pathology tests to help diagnose and monitor lung conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his surgical expertise and patient care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 36 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Italian
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • 3 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Stuart Allan has 8 locations

Mass General Cancer Center

789 Central AveDover, NH 03820
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

York Hospital

15 Hospital DrYork, ME 03909

Newton Wellesley Hospital

2014 Washington StNewton Lower Falls, MA 02462

Portsmouth Regional Hospital

333 Borthwick AvePortsmouth, NH 03801

Mgh Thoracic Surgery

55 FRUIT ST STE 7BOSTON, MA 02114
Mon7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. James Stuart Allan, MDDr. Jagruti C. Patel, MDDr. Stephen Harvey Zinner, MDDr. Stephen Ray Odom II, MD
Thoracic SurgeryPlastic SurgeryInfectious DiseaseTrauma Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
3.9 
4.7 
36 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 61 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Italian Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Boston , MASAUGUS , MACambridge , MABoston , MA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Brown University Med School: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Stuart Allan

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Medical Specialties

Dr. James Stuart Allan has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Stuart Allan has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Heart-Lung Transplantation
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Diseases
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Other
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Surgery
  • Sweaty Armpit (Hyperhidrosis)
  • Transplantation
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Maine, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, New Hampshire, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1990

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Allan?
You can find contact information for Dr. James Allan here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. James Allan's office located?
Dr. James Allan's office is located at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA, 02114.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Allan affiliated with?
Dr. James Allan is affiliated with Newton Wellesley Hospital, Wentworth Douglass Hospital, NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER SALEM CAMPUS, Massachusetts General Hospital, and York Hospital.
Does Dr. James Allan accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Allan accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. James Allan accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Allan has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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