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Summary
Dr. Douglas Payne is a surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery and vascular surgery with six decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency training at Strong Memorial Hospital. His extensive career has focused on surgical procedures involving the chest, heart, lungs, and blood vessels throughout the body.
Dr. Payne practices at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains an affiliation with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England. His surgical expertise encompasses complex procedures of the thoracic region and vascular system. Patients benefit from his comprehensive approach to surgical care and his decades of experience in these specialized fields.
Dr. Payne practices at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains an affiliation with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England. His surgical expertise encompasses complex procedures of the thoracic region and vascular system. Patients benefit from his comprehensive approach to surgical care and his decades of experience in these specialized fields.
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Quick Facts
- 60 years of experience
- Strong Memorial Hospital
- 3 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Douglas De Frees Payne has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Douglas De Frees Payne, MD | Dr. Henry Lin, FACS, MD | Dr. Paul Elihu Palefski, MD | Dr. Stephanie Lauren Wayne |
| Surgery | Surgery | Diagnostic Radiology | Thoracic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 60 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience | 54 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Chinese, French, Korean, English | ||
| Boston , MA | Easton , MA | Boston , MA | Boston , MA |
| Med School: Harvard Medical School | Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine | Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Douglas De Frees Payne has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Douglas De Frees Payne has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
60 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Harvard Medical School and Harvard Medical School in 1966.
NPI Number
Dr. Payne's NPI number is 1417030552.
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- Where is Dr. Douglas Payne's office located?
- Dr. Douglas Payne's office is located at 800 Washington St, Boston, MA, 02111.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Douglas Payne affiliated with?
- Dr. Douglas Payne is affiliated with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of New England.
- Does Dr. Douglas Payne accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Douglas Payne accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Douglas Payne accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Douglas Payne has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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