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Uma M Sachdeva

Uma M Sachdeva, MD, PhD

Thoracic Surgery

Mass General Brigham

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Uma M Sachdeva

Dr. Sachdeva is a thoracic surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, and Director of Clinical Operations for the Mass General Brigham integrated Division of Thoracic Surgery. She received her MD and PhD in cell and molecular biology through the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Pennsylvania after completing her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Harvard College. She is a graduate of the MGH General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery training programs. She practices all aspects of thoracic surgery with specialty practice in thoracic oncology. She has particular expertise in endoscopic, minimally invasive and robotic surgical treatment of esophageal and lung cancers and mediastinal and thymic tumors. She sees patients and operates at the main MGH campus in Boston and MGB network sites including Salem Hospital and Emerson Hospital. She has developed patient-centered technologies for education and symptom monitoring following esophagectomy and studies clinical outcomes related to esophageal cancer. In addition to her clinical practice, she leads a translational research laboratory working to develop new treatments and personalized medicine approaches for esophageal cancer and precursor lesions, including Barrett's esophagus. She was selected into the NCI Early-stage Surgeon Scientist Program and has been awarded numerous local and national funding awards, including the 2nd David C. Sabiston Research Scholarship from the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the Research Scholarship from the Thoracic Surgery Foundation.

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Thoracic Surgery Clinic
  2. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Center for Thoracic Oncology at Boston
    • 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 7th Floor, Suite 7b, Boston, MA 02114
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    • phone: 617-724-4000
    • fax: 617-726-0453
  3. Massachusetts General Thoracic Surgery Clinic at Salem Hospital
  4. Emerson Health MGH Thoracic Surgery

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Thoracic Surgery, 2020
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2017
  • Residency: Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins, Ophthalmology, 2013
  • Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2012
  • Medical Education: University of Pennsylvania, 2011

Board Certifications

  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2021
  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2017

Insurance

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

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

136 ratings, 45 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 4/3/2026

    Yeah, she was a wonderful provider, listened to me, gave me good instructions, and I'm very happy with her. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    very personable good bedside manner

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    Dr was on time, explained everything to me and i was confident in her care.

  • Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    My virtual visit with Dr Uma Sachdeva, was very helpful, I had a lot of questions about my MRI and She answered all of them and set me at ease

  • Reviewed on 3/14/2026

    I had a good experience. Everyone was kind to me.

  • Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    The doctor is very personable as well as knowledge and professional. I know I'm in good hands.

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Enjoy working with her.

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Uma was the surgeon for my non-small cancer and non-small cell cancer. And she was excellent to work with two years ago when they took out a small tumor and she has been excellent on follow-up appointments, keeping me on track. She's very knowledgeable. She's always willing to talk about what's going on in detail, options, likelihood of things. She's fantastic to work with. I would recommend her hands down to anyone that I knew.

  • Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    She did her homework on previous testing so she was informed

  • Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Very good

  • Reviewed on 2/15/2026

    Very professional, seem to have a good understanding of my condition. Recommendations are rational and reasonable. Highly recommend.

  • Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    Was very specific and understandable.

  • Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    All suggestions taken seriously and followed thru with as requested never a problem

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Excellent. She is very knowledgeable & made me feel like I was the most important person to her that day. She is kind, friendly, thoughtful & the perfect doctor for nervous me!

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Dr. Sachdeva was extremely thorough going over my results for my tests. I'm totally pleased with her.

  • Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    the original appointment was changed by the provider to one sooner when one became available, this was very much appreciated

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Dr. Sachdeva is as friendly and personable as she is expert. A delight to work with.

  • Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    This was a telephone conference with my surgeon indicating the results of myCT scan. She is excellent.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr Uma was very prepared for the virtual visit. Every question I asked she could answer. She gave me options on what could be the next step with my issue. She was so thorough with options it made it easy to choose my next step.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Very professional and knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    I was impressed with her knowledge and professionalism

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Very attentive

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr Sachdeva was very nice and explained everything to me.

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Dr. Sachdeva did an excellent job with getting me scheduled before the end of the year and providing care. Everything was explained thoroughly and she and her team answered all my questions.

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Dr. Sachdeva is an awesome doctor. Technically excellent and compassionate.

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    I had a telephone appt but look forward to meeting with her

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    One of the best

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    She was easy to talk too

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Dr. Sachdeva was very good at what she does and she made things clear to me.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Yes, the Dr. Uma was very informative. She was very patient and it was a pleasure talking with her and she made me feel at ease.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    I love this Doctor she goes above and beyond to explain your over all health she's kind she's understanding She is a amazing Doctor who listen very well i'm so glad and content to know that I have a surgeon that is so helpful and courteous

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    They. Are very good at there jobs. And try to help in any way they can

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    I was lucky to be taken care by that provider and this hospital is the best that I been before. Thank you all!

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr. Sachdeva was professional, informative and answered my questions.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    All the technicians that assisted me for my ultrasound and cat scan on two different days were extra kind and pleasant.

  • Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Down to earth - treated patient as a peer without any sense of authority or hierarchy.

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    I was quite satisfied with my first face to face meeting. She gave me all the time needed to explain what is going on, answered all my questions. My only comment was with the original telephone visit, the impression was that things should move along quickly due to the nature of the nodule. Only to be scheduled for a PET a month later and an appointment another week later. If one is facing cancer for the first time, one does not consider the quick.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    My experience with Dr. Sachdeva has been excellent.

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr Sachdeva is the absolute best!!

  • Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    My experience was great.

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    I have to have another CAT scan to be sure of what the issue is but it's better than a biopsy

  • Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Dr. Sachdeva is a wonderful doctor. She is very kind. She is very thoughtful. She is always there to answer questions. I would recommend her to anyone. She's just been amazing. I think she's wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Dr was a sweetheart. Nice experience

  • Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Very caring and knowledgeable. With Dr. Uma you are guaranteed the best treatment possible and care.