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Ali Tavakkoli

Ali Tavakkoli, MA, MD

General Surgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Persian (Farsi)
  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Brigham and Women's Faulkner General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
  2. Brigham and Women's General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
  3. Massachusetts General - General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
    • 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 4th Floor, Suite 460, Boston, MA 02114
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Harvard / MGB Combined Training Program*, Advanced Laparoscopic and Weight Loss Surgery, 2006
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, General Surgery, 2005
  • Residency: Royal London Hospital, Surgery, 1998
  • Internship: Newham General Hospital, General Medicine, 1994
  • Medical Education: London Hospital, London, England, 1993

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2006

Insurance

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Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

61 ratings, 26 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    I saw Dr. Tavakkoli in 2017 for ephemeral hernia and returned to him recently for another hernia in a different area. And he is just such an excellent, kind, and competent, skilled provider. I'm sure that he has explained the same procedure many, many, many times, but it feels like the first time when he's telling you about it. I deeply appreciate Dr. Tavakkoli.

  • Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Excellent care, professional, attentive, and clear in communication.

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    Dr. Tavakkoli was cordial and professional. He listened to my concerns and explained the treatment plan for me. He called me and gave me the ultrasound results and continued to say that he would like to do other testing. He ordered a Cat Scan, and I have an appointment setup.

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Dr. Ali Tavakkoli is an excellent surgeon. He took all the time i needed to listen to me and explain in details my case. He recommended all necessary tests and images needed. [redacted] Dr. Tavakkoli is a great asset to BWH.

  • Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    This care provider impressed me with how quick she was to recognize things that were problems and things that were not. Very knowledgeable about what to do about them and how to check out to make sure that the diagnosis was correct. In other words, just very professional. I couldn't ask for anything better.

  • Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    He was very informative, very kind, thoughtful, and concerned.

  • Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    Thoughtful, careful, respectful, and thorough.

  • Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    Terrific physician. Would recommend.

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Everything was great all around! Thank you !

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    They are very helpful and informative.

  • Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Super efficient, very pleasant interaction with surgical team to initiate process for repair of recurrent hernia injury. Everything was super smooth.

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Seemed caring and competent, and possessed a high degree of personal modesty that went to his trustworthiness and approachability

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    I have complete confidence in the medical care provided during my visit. I was treated with respect and compassion. My anxiety concerning my medical issue has been greatly diminished as the resolution of my medical issue is being pursued.

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Answered questions clearly. He had reviewed my other surgery and test results at Brigham prior to the visit. Went through my questionnaire to be sure that he understood that answers in it and allowed me to clarify some of the items within it.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    We are doing tests now.

  • Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Great

  • Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Everything was good and I can't wait to come back and get my surgery done by the Doctor.

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Excellent care and went above and beyond to get emergency testing done same day.

  • Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    This is the 2nd surgical procedure that this doctor has performed on me.I have alot of trust for this doctor. Great surgeon

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Dr. Ali was incredible; a truly wonderful surgeon.

  • Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Dr. Tavakkoli was excellent. He's top tier and I'd recommend him to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    The best thing experience I have ever had with a physician.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    I have always found Dr, Tavskkoli and hos PC [redacted] very respectful, professional, empathic to my concerns and knowledgeable as to the best course of action to follow,

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Dr. Tavakkoli was outstanding. He thoroughly discussed the diagnosis and treatment options, with their benefits and risks, and developed a treatment plan best for me.

  • Reviewed on 4/4/2025

    Doctor was personable, listened and explained surgery procedures.