Krystle Rae Tuano, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.923288 average rating from 73 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Waltham, MA
- Boston, MA
Dr. Krystle Tuano is a board-certified General Surgeon and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon specializing in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, microsurgery, limb salvage, replantation surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery. She provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients with complex injuries, focusing on restoring function, preventing complications, and improving quality of life.
She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and earned her medical degree with a Scholarly Concentration in Nutrition from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. During her General Surgery training at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, she gained extensive experience at a high-volume trauma center, sparking her passion for trauma and reconstructive surgery. This shaped her commitment to treating complex injuries, including combined orthopaedic and soft tissue trauma, severe extremity injuries, and patients facing challenging social circumstances—many of whom were visiting from across the country and internationally. She completed Plastic Surgery residency at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and fellowship training in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. She now serves as faculty in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and holds an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Tuano also leads international collaborations on sport-specific upper extremity injuries in climbers. In partnership with the International Federation of Sport Climbing, she focuses on injury prevention, long-term athlete health, and safe training practices for climbers at all levels.
Dedicated to education and mentorship, Dr. Tuano supports trainees at all stages and contributes to collaborative networks including the MGH Hand and Arm Research Collaborative and the Interdisciplinary Care for Amputees Network Research Team. She is actively involved in leadership roles on committees within the American Association for Hand Surgery, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Through her clinical practice, education, and mentorship, she is committed to advancing reconstructive surgery and improving care for patients with complex injuries and diverse needs.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship, 2023
- Fellowship: University of Colorado, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Independent Fellowship, 2022
- Residency: University Medical Center, General Surgery, 2019
- Internship: University Medical Center, General Surgery, 2015
- Medical Education: University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, Special Qualifications in Nutrition, 2014
Board Certifications
- Surgery of the Hand, American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Surgery (General Surgery), American Board of Surgery
Languages Spoken
- Tagalog
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.923288 average rating from 73 reviews
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I just wanted to emphasize that I'm extremely satisfied with the care I received at my appointment. The doctor was very professional, very kind, very helpful, and the consultation was excellent. I give her a big thumbs up and hope you'll consider her.
2026-07-04
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Very knowledgeable, caring, and down-to-earth. She had empathy and I feel she can help me.
2026-06-25
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Yes, I would just like to express my gratitude and thanks and a professional experience with Dr. Tuano. She's been absolutely amazing, as well as her staff. Thank you so much.
2026-06-11
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Just a awesome experience
2026-06-11
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The doctor is always concerned for my health. I feel I can have an honest conversation with her.
2026-06-10
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The Doctor was very helpful and she explained the test results thoroughly. She explained exactly what was needed and how she is going to do it.
2026-05-27
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The experience was good and I have no further comment on it.
2026-05-15
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So happy yo have found Dr Tuano!
2026-05-07
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Very friendly and helpful
2026-05-05
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Left an impression on me.
2026-04-29
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Dr Tuano was great! She informed me of what to expect from the procedure and made me feel comfortable with a somewhat painful day.
2026-04-28
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Great.
2026-04-22
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The doctor was very informative. She answered all my questions and told me about options available.
2026-03-11
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Dr. Tuano was very professional and very explanatory. I loved her and I think she's very nice.
2026-03-06
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Dr Tuano was so professional yet I felt like she really cared. I saw her for probably a strange reason (built up scar tissue from a previous surgery on the bottom of my foot.) Although we didn't get the results we had hoped for, she was always right there to help and offer any advice. She is an asset to your staff.
2026-03-05
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The doctor explained everything in full to me and answered any of my questions
2026-03-04
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Excellent
2026-02-19
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Everyone who was involved in my Treatment for my injury were fantastic!
2026-02-18
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Well, regarding Dr. Tuano, I wish her all the best and hope God is granting her much wisdom because she has been excellent with the surgery she performed on me, and so far everything has gone exceptionally well. So I am very grateful for her service.
2026-02-27
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Dr. Tuano was aware of my pain and was able to answer my questions and help me with the pain.
2026-02-26
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Due to complications from a previous surgery, an additional surgery was required to close a wound. I'm told that the surgery was complex, and that Plastics were called in to assist with the surgery and close the wound. Dr. Krystle Tuano, I believe, was tasked with this issue and we had a good outcome. I'm grateful to Dr. Tuano and her staff for the wonderful care I received. Thank you so very much.
2026-02-26
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Dr. Tuano provided great service. It was very easy to ask questions and she definitely gave me the time that I needed. And overall, throughout this whole process, she has been great. I don't mean to exaggerate, but I think she is possibly the best doctor I've ever had. So thank her for that.
2026-02-06
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She was knowledgeable about the next steps that need to be taken with the recovery of my arm. Made me feel like I'm in good hands with this provider.
2026-02-04
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Very professional provider. Explained all plan with easy to understand language.
2026-01-29
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I came to this office because I had been in ER after I hurt my finger. I enjoyed seeing the Dr. because she helped explain what had happened when I was in ER being checked out. I really appreciate her attention.
2026-01-29
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I thought Dr. Tuano was wonderful with me. She came in joyful, glad to see me, did the work that she needed to do with her evaluation at that point. And I know that I am in perfect trust for her care of my situation.
2025-12-11
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She's lovely, extremely, by that I mean extremely professional. You're impressed immediately by her knowledge and she obviously cares deeply. She loves what she's doing. She is a very good communicator and she has a wonderful staff around her that she's assembled.
2025-11-21
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very positive
2025-11-20
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I don't have any more to say My child and I have the best experience loving everyone how takes care of my child ???
2025-11-12
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Dr. Tuano was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and well-informed. She gives very patient-centered care, so I felt like any concern or question I raised was met very receptively, and I appreciated how she was able to explain things to me, and I did, as a patient, feel very respected, which I was appreciative of. She seemed very competent and professional.
2025-10-31
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excellent
2025-08-21
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Dr. Tuano was very easy to talk to and explained my upcoming procedure in laymen's terms which was helpful. She's attentive and very calm which I greatly appreciate.
2025-08-19
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