Oncology

James Tulsky, M.D.

Professor of Medicine and Nursing and Chief, Duke Palliative Care. He joined Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2015 to be Chair, Department of Supportive O

Dr. Tulsky received his A.B. from Cornell University, his M.D. from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, and completed internal medicine training at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He continued at UCSF as chief medical resident and subsequently as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar. He was on the faculty of Duke University from 1993-2015, lastly as Professor of Medicine and Nursing and Chief, Duke Palliative Care. He joined Dana-Farber Cancer Institu

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Internal Medicine

Education & Training

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (MD)
University of California San Francisco, Internal Medicine (Residency)
University of California, San Francisco, Internal Medicine, Chief Resident (Residency)
Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar, University of California, San Francisco (Fellowship)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

GI Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Chemotherapy

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center

Conditions Dr. Tulsky treats

Chemotherapy

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Tulsky accept Aetna insurance?

James Tulsky's public profile lists Aetna, Cigna, and Curative plus 6 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Tulsky practice?

James Tulsky practices in Boston, MA with hospital affiliations including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center.

What does Dr. Tulsky specialize in?

James Tulsky is a board-certified oncology specialist with focus areas in GI Oncology.

How long has Dr. Tulsky been practicing?

James Tulsky has 39+ years of clinical experience in oncology.

What is Dr. Tulsky's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (MD); University of California San Francisco, Internal Medicine (Residency); University of California, San Francisco, Internal Medicine, Chief Resident (Residency).