Dr. Thomas Holovacs specializes in Shoulder & Sports Medicine. He treats patients and athletes of all ages from teens to seniors. Using state of the art arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques, he helps patients achieve their activity and athletic goals.
Why is Dr. Holovacs a shoulder surgeon? His first exposure to the field of orthopaedics and shoulder surgery was from shoulder pain and instability he had as an elite, teenage swimmer. As a young adult, Dr. Holovacs had four shoulder surgeries, which gives him a unique perspective into both the patient side and doctor/surgeon side of shoulder problems.
Dr. Holovacs' earned his BA at the Univ of Pennsylvania where he was a four-year letterman in swimming. As a senior he was elected team captain of the men's varsity swim team. Dr. Holovacs earned his MD from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons where he was selected to be a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
Dr. Holovacs completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Duke University Medical Center. While at Duke, he was an Assistant Resident Team Physician for all Duke athletic teams, including the 2001 NCAA National Championship men's basketball team. As a resident, Dr. Holovacs honed his shoulder expertise and sports medicine skills at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC.
After residency, Dr. Holovacs developed additional expertise in shoulder and sports medicine surgery when he was selected as the prestigious Intercontinental Shoulder Fellow. He gained more shoulder specialization through fellowships at the Mass General Harvard Shoulder Service and the University of Zurich, Balgrist Hospital in Switzerland.
Dr. Holovacs joined the Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery at Mass General in 2002 as a member of both the Shoulder Service and the Sports Medicine Service. His personal passion for shoulder problems as a teenager and young adult is now the focus of his career - specialized, expert shoulder and sports medicine care for athletes and active/athletic patients of all ages.
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Shoulder Service
55 Fruit St.
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Suite 3G
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-0298
Shoulder Service at Mass General Waltham
52 Second Ave.
3rd Floor, Suite 3300
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 617-726-0298
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American Board Certifications
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Dr. Holovacs' clinical interests are in shoulder injuries and sports medicine/shoulder.
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He walked into to the room and said "I'm not your guy"!! I was ready to leave and my brother asked a question. Every question asked (maybe 4 questions). He answered "thats up to you ". [redacted]
Dr. Holovacs is a great professional who I very much respect . I appreciate the care and advice he gives me.
I've had issues with my right shoulder since 2009/2010 and have seen many orthopedic doctors in [redacted] MA. The only orthopedic doctor who I have full trust in with my shoulder is Dr. Holovacs. He is caring, extremely knowledgeable, and takes the time to actually listen to my concerns. He has always guided me in the right direction with my ... Read More
Dr. Holovacs was very professional and explained in plain terms my condition what was needed and how a shoulder replacement would be a big mistake I felt he was very knowledgeable about shoulders and steered me away from bad advice that I received. I feel confident in him .
Excellent medical service at MGH Sports Medical.
Dr. Holovacs was very kind, understand what I was talking about, easy to talk to, And very professional. Dr. Holovacs tall me when to call to schedule for surgery. And when the Schedule will be into. I was very pleased.
Dr. Holovacs is a fine gentleman and a fine doctor and he went through my situation totally with me from my MRI that I had. And he told me I did not need any surgery and I almost skipped out of the room that I was so happy. He told me to go to PT. and if any problems continued after Labor Day to get back with him. He was very thorough with me, but ... Read More
If I could rate Dr. Holovacs and his team higher than a 10 I would. Dr. Holovacs and his team are top-notch, I have complete trust in them . I have recommended people and will continue to do so. I am always met with the knowledge of my current condition, my past visits, changes in my shoulder and what I will need moving forward. At this time he ... Read More
It was easy to make an appointment and all the staff was very respectful. The doctor a nurse they were coming to and helping you to the process. I really had a great experience and I'm very grateful..
Very good experience. I saw Dr Holovacs about 10 years ago, and he was the first Dr. I thought of when I injured my shoulder recently. The consultation with him and his assistant [redacted] was very informative. All my questions and concerns were addressed, not only with the physical part of it, but also with the effects of surgery to your ... Read More