Summary

Dr. James Tulsky is an internal medicine physician who has dedicated nearly four decades to patient care since beginning his medical career. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of California, San Francisco, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Tulsky further advanced his expertise through a fellowship as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at UC San Francisco. He is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Tulsky practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, where he focuses on helping patients manage the challenges that come with cancer treatment. He specializes in treating cancer pain and addressing nausea and vomiting that can result from chemotherapy and other cancer therapies. His clinical work includes administering chemotherapy treatments and conducting diagnostic tests such as flu screenings to ensure comprehensive patient care during treatment.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 39 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar, University of California, San Francisco
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James A. Tulsky

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health New England
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James A. Tulsky has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James A. Tulsky has the following area of expertise

  • Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar, University of California, San Francisco1993

Residency

University of California, San Francisco, Internal Medicine, Chief Resident1991
University of California San Francisco, Internal Medicine1990

Medical School

University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoGraduated in 1987

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Where is Dr. James Tulsky's office located?
Dr. James Tulsky's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.
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Dr. James Tulsky speaks English.
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