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Dr. Thomas Hirai, MD

General Surgery*
3.7 (16)
Map Pin Small San Jose, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Thomas Hirai, MD

Dr. Thomas Hirai, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Jose, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Sao Paulo University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Regional Medical Center of San Jose and Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Hirai, completed a residency at NEW YORK Medical College. Patients rated Dr. Hirai an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Hirai works at Specialized Surgeons in San Jose, CA with other offices in Los Gatos, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Obstructed Inguinal Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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.

Dr. Hirai's Office Locations

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    Specialized Surgeons
    200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 450, San Jose, CA 95116 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    El Camino Health - Los Gatos
    825 Pollard Rd Ste 100, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Obesity
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Atherectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.7
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    About Dr. Thomas Hirai, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Japanese and Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1134231384
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Inova Fairfax Hospital|Cleveland Clinic
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • NEW YORK Medical College
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Sao Paulo University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Regional Medical Center of San Jose
    • Good Samaritan Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Thomas Hirai, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hirai is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Hirai has seen patients for Obstructed Inguinal Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hirai on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Hirai. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hirai.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Hirai, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Hirai appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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