About Dean Donahue, MD

Departments, Centers, & Programs:

Clinical Interests:

Treats:

Locations

Mass General Surgery: Thoracic Surgery
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Dr. Donahue's office: 617-726-5200

Medical Education

  • MD, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
  • Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital

American Board Certifications

  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.


Research

I perform clinical outcomes research in the diagnosis and treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

Publications

  • Recent Publications:

    • Donahue DM.  Cervical Ribs and Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.  In: Illig KA, Freischlag JA, Thompson RW, Donahue DM, Jordan SE and Edgelow PI eds. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.  London: Springer-Verlag 2013 85-88
    • Donahue DM.  Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.  In: Illig KA, Freischlag JA, Thompson RW, Donahue DM, Jordan SE and Edgelow PI eds. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.  London: Springer-Verlag 2013 193-197
    • Donahue DM.  Is Thoracic Outlet Surgery a Vascular, Thoracic or Neurosurgical Procedure?  In: Illig KA, Freischlag JA, Thompson RW, Donahue DM, Jordan SE and Edgelow PI eds. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.  London: Springer-Verlag 2013 327-329

     


     

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.8out of 5(90 Ratings, 32 Comments)

August 2025

Dr. Donahue took plenty of time to explain things to me and to listen to my comments, questions, and history. This was so helpful especially as I am dealing with a complex chronic pain condition; no other provider I have seen for this problem has taken such time to listen and explain carefully as Dr. Donahue does.


August 2025

Dr. Donahue is the best at what he does and he proved it by relieving my poor body of a lot of pain. He has the best disposition and makes you feel very confidently that you are in the best hands.


July 2025

Dr. Donahue and this team are truly exceptional. Thank you very much for all you do.


July 2025

It was worth waiting almost a year for an appointment because Dr Donahue made me feel heard and was sympathetic to my pain.


June 2025

Compassionate and thorough and Never condescending


June 2025

Dr. Donahue took his time with visit, very knowledgeable about my condition, excellent bedside manner, on time, explained condition well so I could understand. I didn't feel rushed and he answered all my questions. I highly recommend him. Awesome personality.


May 2025

The visit was extremely thorough. The Doctor clearly knew everything there was to know about the topic but was able to explain everything very clearly.


May 2025

He is extremely knowledgeable and caring


May 2025

This doctor is such a humble guy and is overly kind.


May 2025

Dr. Donahue is very kind, detail oriented and listens. He also explains things to you so you understand and he is ready to answer all questions asked. I would say the exact same for his team as well.

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