Summary

Dr. Magnuson specializes in gastrointestinal surgery, including surgeries of the stomach, gallbladder, pancreas and bowel. He has a special interest in bariatric surgery and established the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery in 1997. In 2006, the program was recognized as a Center of Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Magnuson completed his specialty training in gastrointestinal surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he also completed a fellowship investigating issues related to gallstone pathogenesis and biliary tract disease. He is also a member of the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Hernia Center.  He is currently Chair of the Department of Surgery and Chief of General Surgery at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, and Vice Chair of Surgery at Johns Hopkins.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 41 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Johns Hopkins Health System
  • 3 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

4940 Eastern Ave OfcBaltimore, MD 21224

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Bariatric SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
41 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Baltimore , MDBaltimore , MDBaltimore , MDBaltimore , MD
Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine Med School: Madurai Medical College Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Thomas Herbert Magnuson

  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Thomas Herbert Magnuson has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Thomas Herbert Magnuson has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • Galbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
  • Gallstones
  • Gallstones (Cholelithiasis)
  • Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
  • General Surgeon
  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy)
  • Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Morbid Obesity
  • Obesity
  • Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Thomas Herbert Magnuson holds an active medical license in the state of Maryland.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Johns Hopkins Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1985.

NPI Number

Thomas Herbert Magnuson's NPI number is 1619911153.

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