Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Anahita Dua
Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA, FACS, is a vascular surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital and an associate professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. At Mass General, she is the director of the Vascular Lab, co-director of the Peripheral Artery Disease Center and Limb Evaluation and Amputation Program (LEAPP), associate director of the Wound Care Center, director of the Lymphedema Center and associate director of the Vascular Surgery Clerkship and director of clinical research for the division of vascular surgery.
She specializes in advanced endovascular (minimally invasive) and traditional (open) limb salvage techniques for treating peripheral arterial disease and critical limb ischemia, diabetic limb disease, aortic disease, carotid disease, thoracic outlet syndrome and venous disease.
Dr. Dua completed her vascular surgery fellowship at Stanford University Hospital, her general surgery residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin and her medical school in the United Kingdom. She has also completed a master’s degree in trauma sciences, a master’s in business administration in health care management and has a certificate in health economics and outcomes research as well as a certificate in drug and device development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is board-certified in vascular surgery, general surgery and advanced wound care and management.
Dr. Dua has published over 140 peer reviewed papers and has edited five vascular surgery medical textbooks. She serves on multiple national vascular surgery committees through the Society for Vascular Surgery and other vascular organizations including the South Asian-American Vascular Society and American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Dua's lab focuses on anticoagulation and biomarkers that are predictive of thrombosis and hemostasis in patients that have undergone revascularization. She is interested in creation precision, point of care medical approaches to anticoagulation for patients post revascularization. Her clinical and outcomes research focuses primarily on diseases involving peripheral vascular disease, limb salvage and critical limb ischemia. She is part of a technology development team that creates tools to increase walking distance and wound healing while decreasing pain in patients with peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Dua is also involved heavily in surgical outcomes-based research using large medical databases to generate both quality outcomes and cost effectiveness data.
Dr. Dua is a self-described animal lover and rescuer of pitbulls. At one point, she housed 14 pitbull puppies and their mother at once. Nowadays, her spare time is spent with her husband, son, daughter and dog Leo.
Locations
- Massachusetts General Fireman Vascular Center
- 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, Suite 2100, Waltham, MA 02451
- Get Directions
- phone: 781-487-2800
- fax: 781-487-2801
- Massachusetts General Vascular Surgery Clinic at the Fireman Vascular Center
- 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 4th Floor, Suite 440, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-8278
- fax: 617-726-8700
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Stanford Hospital & Clinics, Vascular Surgery (General Surgery), 2019
- Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin, General Surgery, 2017
- Internship: Medical College of Wisconsin, General Surgery, 2011
- Internship: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Medicine/Surgery, 2010
- Medical Education: Aberdeen University School of Medicine, 2009
Board Certifications
- Vascular Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2021
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2017
Insurance
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal
- Blue Cross Blue Shield ME
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- CorVel Workers Comp
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Martin's Point
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Multiplan/PHCS
- Prime Health Services
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
136 ratings, 46 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr. Dua is the best. She takes time to explain all options and addresses all questions and concerns.
- Reviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr. Dua is exceptional.
- Reviewed on 1/26/2026
Great service!
- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
Dr Dua and her staff are wonderful they are always welcoming caring and professional. I appreciate so much all they have done for me.
- Reviewed on 1/24/2026
Dr Dua explained things thoroughly and in a way we understood my situation
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
My visit was definitely a number "10." Dr. Dua was just wonderful in every way.
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
Thank you for taking great care of me and my family and seeing my concerns as quickly as possible XO
- Reviewed on 11/29/2025
She's the best
- Reviewed on 11/17/2025
Dr Dua is an outstanding member of the MGH team. She is a wonderful physician and we are very lucky to have her on our journey. Our thanks to Dr Dua. Respectfully [redacted]
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
I was quite favourably impressed with how sincere and attentive Dr Dua was to my issues. I am a Canadian foreign patient seeking care at a top recognized hospital and was comforted with my consult with Dr Dua . [redacted]
- Reviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr Dua is perfect for me. She took 15 minutes just to get to know me. She was super prepared regarding my imaging and walked me through step by step. She went through all the options and was decisive with our plan. I am all in with her going forward.
- Reviewed on 10/27/2025
I was awed by this provider and my entire experience at this appointment Dr Dua was 100% professional, knowledgeable and reassuring. In addition, she was personable and FUNNY which totally put me at ease.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Dua is and has always been a great doctor for us. We owe a lot to her expertise and her deep care, the deep care she shows for her patients. If I answer some of the first questions in this survey, otherwise it was by mistake. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Dr Dua is definitely a rock star!
- Reviewed on 10/7/2025
Even though ,at this point in my career Dr.Dua has only had to watch me, I feel very lucky to have someone as caring and accomplished as her in charge of my care
- Reviewed on 9/29/2025
She listened to me and my needs
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
This provider is a great doctor
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
I was completely satisfied with this visit
- Reviewed on 8/19/2025
Personable and professional
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
Very comfortable
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
Dr. Dua is the most skilled, competent, insightful, and trustworthy physician I have ever encountered. She's a tremendous asset to MGH and to her field as a whole. Medical care as a whole would be profoundly transformed for the better if her level of expertise and care was the norm.
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
Definitely worth the trip from Maine!! I've come there twice and totally worth the drive. I have found it the Best experience I've ever had at a major Hospital!! Thank you all for the wonderful experience! [redacted]
- Reviewed on 8/5/2025
Love Dr Dua
- Reviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr dua is amazing. I am generally a hard grader but she is smart direct efficient A+.
- Reviewed on 8/3/2025
It was a very busy midday time, I waited for almost an hour in the exam room to see the Dr.
- Reviewed on 8/3/2025
Excellent care.
- Reviewed on 7/14/2025
The service provided was phenomenal and I am very pleased the way my injuries have been due to a different surgeries. This was done from the Boston professionals versus my area in the western mass part of New England Greenfield, Massachusetts Bay State health.
- Reviewed on 7/13/2025
Dr Dua saved my daughter's life and I am eternally grateful . Dr Dua has always kept me informed, been honest and listened to my concerns. She talked to my nine year old daughter professionally and answered all of her questions
- Reviewed on 7/13/2025
Experience was the very best!!
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
Dr Dua was absolutely terrific
- Reviewed on 6/29/2025
Dr Dua has a great personality and energy.
- Reviewed on 6/8/2025
Dr Annahita Dua is a rock star. My sister is [redacted] and has dementia. She spoke right to her eye to eye. She was very kind and very thorough and made my sister understand what was happening included her and everything. It was a very nice visit.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
I came all the way from Cape Cod to see Dr. Dua and I could not be more pleased with her bedside manner, her incredible knowledge, and the way that she was able to explain things to me regarding my very complicated history that other doctors had not. I could not say enough good things about Dr. Dua and I hope that she will be my look after me for many years to come.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr. Dua was very knowledgeable and thorough in her explanations and her diagnosis, and I understand what is going on with my condition and what needs to be done. She's very good, and I would recommend her. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
Dr Dua was fabulous. Super informative, very comforting in explaining my situation. She is very empathetic, always a great trait in a healthcare professional.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
I arrived early for my scheduled appointment. Dr. Dua brought me into the examination room before my scheduled time. She explained that she did not believe in making patients wait around. I was extremely happy with her attitude towards her patients.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
From start to finish everyone was professional proficient, and polite
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Very personable, explained everything too me!
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Professional, courteous, informative
- Reviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Dua was extremely professional, but more importantly, she carefully listened to the medical issue I have been dealing with for the last two years. I had seen several Specialsts; Orthopaedic, Spine, and Pain Management. None of these other "Specialists" provided me with the time Dr. Dua gave me in attempting to solve my complex medical issue.
- Reviewed on 5/1/2025
Summed up the problem and had the solution.
- Reviewed on 5/1/2025
Most excellent doctor I've had. Dr Dua always listens to my concerns and assures my prognosis at each visit
- Reviewed on 3/30/2025
Personable, easy to relate to, explains complicated medical issues so untrained patients can understand. If giving grades, she's got an A+.
- Reviewed on 3/29/2025
[redacted] Dr Dua is outstanding in every respect...medical excellence, communication, human values. She deserves recognition at the highest level . Her P.A., [redacted] was first rate!
- Reviewed on 3/29/2025
Not much really it was on time and she was quite efficient that is that