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Dr. James Cusack, MD

General Surgery*
4.7 (15)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Cusack, MD

Dr. James Cusack, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital and Martha's Vineyard Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Cusack an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Cusack works at Practice in Boston, MA with other offices in Waltham, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Peritoneal Cancer and Melanoma along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Cusack's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 724-4093
  2. 2
    Mass General Waltham Pharmacy
    52 Second Ave, Waltham, MA 02451 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 487-6100

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Brigham And Women's Hospital
  • Martha's Vineyard Hospital

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Wound Repair
Peritoneal Cancer
Melanoma

Treatment frequency



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Wound Repair
Peritoneal Cancer
Melanoma
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Colectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Wedge Resection Colon
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Ileus
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Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Appendicitis
Cholangiocarcinoma
Constipation
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pelvic Abscess
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colostomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Fistula
Appendix Cancer
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Brain Injury
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Polyp
Empyema
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lung Abscess
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vaginal Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Screening Colonoscopy
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Stomach Surgery
Vaginectomy
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    4.7
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    Based on 15 ratings
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    About Dr. James Cusack, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, German
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    NPI Number
    • 1104809425
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Brigham And Women'S Hospital Harvard Med School|University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • New England Mc Hosps Tufts University School Med
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Emory University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. James Cusack, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Cusack is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Cusack has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Cusack has seen patients for Peritoneal Cancer and Melanoma, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Cusack on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Cusack. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Cusack.

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