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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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Thomas Herbert Magnuson has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Johns Hopkins Health System

Medical School

Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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Which hospitals is Dr. Thomas Magnuson affiliated with?
Dr. Thomas Magnuson is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
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Dr. Thomas Magnuson's office is located at 4940 Eastern Ave Ofc, Baltimore, MD, 21224.
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