Ali Tavakkoli, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.909333 average rating from 75 patient reviews
Specialties
- Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery
- Hernia and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Dr. Tavakkoli is a minimally invasive and bariatric surgeon at Mass General Brigham where he serves as the Chief of the Division of General and GI Surgery. He is also the Francis D Moore Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and serves as co-director of the Harvard Surgery Leadership Program, a course dedicated to developing the next generation of surgical leaders.
He received his medical degree from The London Hospital Medical College in England, where he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS) before moving to Boston where he completed both surgical residency and fellowship in advanced minimally invasive surgery at the Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Dr. Tavakkoli leads an active clinical and basic research group based at the Laboratory for Metabolic and Surgical Research with a focus on mechanisms of diabetes resolution after bariatric surgery. He has been the recipient of NIH and industry grants for this work which has led to development of less invasive approaches that replicate the metabolic benefits of bariatric surgery. His clinical research is focused on advancing surgical care and improving patient outcomes.
He has also published extensively on He has co-authored over 140 original papers, over 30 book chapters and is the co-editor of the SAGES Manual of Foregut Surgery. He serves on the editorial board of several journals.
He is an active member of many professional societies, including serving as a member of the Board of Governors of the American College of Surgeons, president of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Recorder for the New England Surgical Society, and Board of Directors of the Fellowship Council. He is past chair of the Scientific Forum and the Scholarship Committee of the American College of Surgeons. He has been recognized for his dedication to surgical education with several teaching and mentorship awards throughout his career.
Education & Training
- 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
Languages Spoken
- Persian (Farsi)
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.909333 average rating from 75 reviews
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Very good experience, made me like I had a day in my care!
2026-09-05
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Dr Tavakkoli was well informed, gracious, kind and very much interested in my thoughts. Together we agreed on a treatment plan.
2026-08-15
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Everyone in the office were very pleasant the minute you walked in. Dr. TAVAKKOLI was wonderful. I left the appointment feeling great
2026-08-01
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Very satisfied.
2026-08-01
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I am very satisfied.
2026-07-27
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I would recommend this provider.
2026-07-19
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Asked my opinion and clearly presented options.
2026-07-15
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Great experience.
2026-07-13
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Dr. Tavakkoli was most informative and thorough. I felt confident that I was getting excellent advice.
2026-07-13
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The surgeon was professional, courteous, and willing to take good care of me!
2026-07-11
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He spent his time explaining everything well, even drawing a diagram so I could understand exactly what he was talking about.
2026-07-08
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He's a great doctor, great listener about his patient, been his patient for over 15 years. And I want to thank him so much.
2026-06-25
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Dr. Tavakkoli is excellent. [redacted] he's been excellent. I wish that he were my doctor moving forward because I really believe that he listens and his whole team, they were excellent.
2026-06-08
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Dr. Tavakkoli is exceptional. Always professional, low key, Patient. Listens to concerns and talks to you in detail about your situation.
2026-06-06
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Doctor & staff one of the Most Kind Patient & wonderful tram of people I have ever met So glad to have met doctor T
2026-06-06
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Provider is one of the best doctor I have met. Very personable and explains my condition clearly and listens to all my concerns.
2026-05-17
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Excellent experience.
2026-04-25
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Very nice staff, well run office, prompt and helpful.
2026-04-10
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Dr was great at explaining what my condition was and how it should be treated. Explained options, timelines, and next steps
2026-03-18
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felt safe and comfortable to talk to a surgeon.
2026-03-01
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My doctor was very, very informative, had a great bedside manner, as well as a great knowledge of information. I was pleasantly surprised and extremely happy with my visit.
2026-02-16
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He was excellent.
2026-02-16
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Dr. Tavakkoli is a wonderful physician, and I trust him with my health. He is kind, compassionate and an expert in his field. He explained everything that will happen these next few months. I am feeling much better that he is taking care of me.
2026-02-16
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Dr Tavakkoli was outstanding dealing with my medical problem. This is the second time I have spoken with this doctor for a previous problem a few years ago. I drive several hours for an appointment with him.
2026-02-14
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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.
2026-02-02
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Excellent care, professional, attentive, and clear in communication.
2026-01-31
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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.
2026-01-19
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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.
2026-01-17
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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.
2026-01-08
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He was very informative, very kind, thoughtful, and concerned.
2025-12-25
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Thoughtful, careful, respectful, and thorough.
2025-12-21
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Terrific physician. Would recommend.
2025-12-21
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Everything was great all around! Thank you !
2025-11-17
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They are very helpful and informative.
2025-11-10
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Super efficient, very pleasant interaction with surgical team to initiate process for repair of recurrent hernia injury. Everything was super smooth.
2025-10-25
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Medicaid NH
- Wellpoint
- Multiplan
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- TriCare
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- Blue Cross Blue Shield
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- Tufts Health Plan
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