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
Clinical Interests:
Treats:
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
Medical Education
American Board Certifications
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Dr. Holovacs' clinical interests are in shoulder injuries and sports medicine/shoulder.
Shoulder Arthroscopy:
Shoulder Reconstruction:
Select Publications:
The office was very professional and friendly. Doctor listened and was thoughtful but I still don't understand why I am not getting an MRI with contrast [redacted]
Excellent. Showed concern and compassion
The time with the doctor was limited but I did spend time with a resident. That was a surprise to me when the resident walked through the door and not the surgeon. My appointment was almost 90 minutes with perfunctory apology after I asked.
All my experiences here have been exemplary.
Great experience again. I've seen him some years ago for the same issue with my other shoulder. I was impressed with the results from that surgery, so I returned when similar symptoms occurred with the other shoulder.
Dr. Holovacs is a terrific surgeon!
Dr. Holovacs is an excellent surgeon. This is my second surgery with him.
Dr. Holovacs spent over an hour with me going through my medical history and taking the time to clearly understand everything. He was incredibly comforting, professional, and extremely knowledgeable.
Dr. Holovacs and his team are incredible! Exactly what I needed. And they moved mountains to fit in my surgery. I could not be any happier with all their care.
He was superb. Thoughtful, thorough, and caring.