Summary

Dr. Hisashi Tsukada joined Brigham and Women’s Division of Thoracic Surgery as an Associate Surgeon in 2014. He attended the St. Marianna School of Medicine in Japan, where he obtained his medical degree. He then completed his Surgical Residency at Mitsui Memorial Hospital in Japan and a General Thoracic Surgery Fellowship at St. Marianna University Hospital. After moving to the United States in 2006, Dr. Tsukada completed an Interventional Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery Research Fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center.During this time, he also received his Doctorate of Philosophy at St. Marianna University. His training includes rigid and flexible bronchoscopies, airway stenting, endobronchial lasers, percutaneous tracheostomies, endobronchial ultrasounds, bronchial thermoplasties (BT) for asthma, medical thoracoscopies, Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and standard thoracic surgical procedures. He has also been active in the BWH Lung Center, and currently leads the Tracheobronchial Disorders group.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 35 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Japanese
  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Interventional Pulmonology
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Hisashi Tsukada has 2 locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Lung Center

15 Francis St # 2Boston, MA 02115

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Hisashi Tsukada

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Reliance Standard
  • Senior Whole Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Hisashi Tsukada has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Hisashi Tsukada has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Hisashi Tsukada holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Interventional Pulmonology in 2014, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Research Fellow, Thoracic Surgery in 2011, and St. Marianna University Hospital, Thoracic Surgery in 1999.

Residency

Completed their residency at Mistui Memorial Hospital, Tokyo, General Surgery in 1995.

Medical School

Graduated from St. Marianna University Hospital, PhD (Graduate School) in 2004 and St. Marianna University School of Medicine in 1991.

NPI Number

Hisashi Tsukada's NPI number is 1114202884.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hisashi Tsukada's office located?
Hisashi Tsukada's office is located at 15 Francis St # 2, Boston, MA, 02115.
Does Hisashi Tsukada accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Hisashi Tsukada has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Hisashi Tsukada?
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Which hospitals is Hisashi Tsukada affiliated with?
Hisashi Tsukada is affiliated with Boston Medical Center Brighton.
Does Hisashi Tsukada accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Hisashi Tsukada accepts on their Vitals profile.

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