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Dr. Nicholas Tawa, MD

Dr. Nicholas Tawa, MD

Surgical Oncology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Nicholas Tawa, MD is a surgical oncologist in Boston, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as York Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

330 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215

Make an Appointment

(617) 667-2084

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Tawa is affiliated with York Hospital York, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tawa specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Tawa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tawa

4.5

25 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
88%
88%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
12%
12%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Beck – Feb 22, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mike Fitzgerald – Dec 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Christine – Mar 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jairo Lopez in Fall River, MA – Feb 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Newton, MA – Dec 20, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Rami in Newton, MA – Jun 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Wellfleet, MA – Mar 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Sabrina S. in Framingham, MA – Jun 03, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Quincy, MA – May 28, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Nicholas Tawa, MD is a surgical oncologist in Boston, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as York Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Surgical Oncology

  • Breast Surgical Oncology

  • General Surgery

  • Dermatologic Surgery

  • Colorectal Surgery

  • Breast Surgery

  • Gastroenterological Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Research Fellow In Cell Biology

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • Brigham Womens Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center330 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • York Hospital

    15 Hospital Dr
    York, ME 03909
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave
    Boston, MA 02215
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • South Shore Hospital

    55 Fogg Rd
    South Weymouth, MA 02190
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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