Summary

Dr. Douglas Mathisen is a thoracic surgeon with over five decades of experience treating conditions affecting the chest, lungs, and related structures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital. With 52 years in practice, Dr. Mathisen brings extensive expertise to complex thoracic procedures and patient care. He is fluent in Italian, Spanish, and English.

Dr. Mathisen practices at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains affiliations with Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, York Hospital, and Mass General Hospital For Children. His long-standing career in thoracic surgery has established him as an experienced specialist in this demanding field. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his surgical skills and patient care approach.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.6
  • 52 years of experience
  • speaks Italian, Spanish, English
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 41 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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52 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience
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Speaks Italian, Spanish, English Speaks English, Russian Speaks English Speaks English
Boston , MAFramingham , MAInverness , FLStevens Point , WI
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Douglas James Mathisen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Douglas James Mathisen has the following 41 areas of expertise

  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Aneurysm
  • Bronchial Diseases
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Carcinoma
  • Clinical Research
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Esophageal Perforation
  • Esophagectomy
  • Esophagus Cancer (Esophogeal Neoplasm)
  • Fistula
  • Glandular Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)
  • Laryngectomy (Larynx removal)
  • Laryngostenosis
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Cancer (Bronchial Neoplasm)
  • Lung Diseases (Pleural Diseases)
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Mediastinum Cancer (Mediastinal Neoplasm)
  • Pneumonectomy (Lung removal)
  • Recurrence
  • Soft Tissue Cancer (Sarcoma)
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Surgical Wound Dehiscence
  • Swallowing disorder (Deglutition Disorder)
  • Thoracic Cancer
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Throat Cancer (Laryngeal Neoplasm)
  • Thymus Cancer
  • Thymus Tumor (Thymoma)
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Trachea Cancer
  • Tracheal Diseases
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula
  • Tracheostomy
  • Tracheotomy
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2025, Inactive

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital

Medical School

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1974

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What languages does Dr. Douglas Mathisen speak?
Dr. Douglas Mathisen speaks Italian, Spanish, and English.
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Where is Dr. Douglas Mathisen's office located?
Dr. Douglas Mathisen's office is located at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA, 02114.

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