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Thomas Gaines, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Knoxville, TN

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Thoracic Surgery • Knoxville, TN

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  • Office

    1924 Alcoa Hwy
    Knoxville, TN 37920
    Phone+1 865-305-9000
    Fax+1 865-544-9429

Summary

  • Dr. Thomas Gaines is a thoracic surgeon in Knoxville, TN and is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine and has been in practice 38 years. He specializes in thoracic surgery.

Education & Training

  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1986 - 1988
  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center
    William Beaumont Army Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1979 - 1984
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1981 - 2018
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1988 - 2007
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Dr. Thomas Gaines, Dr. Thomas Gaines, MD, Dr. T Gaines, Dr. Thomas Edward Gaines