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Office
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920Phone+1 865-305-9000Fax+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 ConsortiumFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1986 - 1988
- William Beaumont Army Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1979 - 1984
- University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1979
Certifications & Licensure
- TN State Medical License 1990 - 2026
- WA State Medical License 1981 - 2018
- 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
- 17 citationsMinimally invasive surgery using bipolar radiofrequency energy is effective treatment for refractory atrial fibrillation.Vigneshwar Kasirajan, Elizabeth A. Spradlin, Tammy E. Mormando, Angel E. Medina, Phillip Ovadia
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2012-05-01 - 29 citationsNecrotizing pneumococcal pneumonia in childhood.Vincent P. McCarthy, Pisespong Patamasucon, Thomas E. Gaines, Melinda A. Lucas
Pediatric Pulmonology. 1999-09-01 - 2 citationsAcute aortic syndromes: aortic dissections, penetrating aortic ulcers and intramural aortic hematomas.Robert S. Dieter, Anantharam Kalya, John P. Pacanowski, Raymond Q. Migrino, Thomas E. Gaines
Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy. 2005-05-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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