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.
For more information, visit www.shoulderwork.com
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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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Dr. Holovacs' clinical interests are in shoulder injuries and sports medicine/shoulder.
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Excellent reception, visit and overall treatment.
It was the first time seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He was very kind and forthcoming about any possible surgeries. He gave me his best opinion on Care going forward.
This Dr. was great he explained Every detail about the surgery, I was so undecided before I saw him , he helped me make the Right decision not to have the Surgery because of all the Complications I could have , Plus my age.
I have complete confidence in Dr. Holovacs and his team.
Very impressive fellow. Unexpected outcome, but understandable. He inspires great confidence. Would definitely go back.
Dr. Holovacs was a great guy, made me feel comfortable and relaxed, and I would highly recommend him to anybody. He's a very nice man, and I can just tell he's very confident, and I like that. So, that's all I got. Thank you.
Dr Holovacs and Team and fabulous.
Excellent consultation!
First saw a PA. Very helpful in explaining how the office works in seeing patients, had x ray it was up on her computer we viewed , decided together on next steps had an M R so Next appt it was reviewed surgery was best option, third appt was with doc everything explained all questions were answered
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]