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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.
Read More Read less 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 Tel: (877) 442-3324
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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Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
39 Years Experience
James A. Tulsky holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar, University of California, San Francisco in 1993.
Residency
Completed their residency at University of California, San Francisco, Internal Medicine, Chief Resident in 1991 and University of California San Francisco, Internal Medicine in 1990.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1987.
NPI Number
James A. Tulsky's NPI number is 1851487649.
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