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Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Thomas Magnuson
Professional Titles
- Chair, Department of Surgery at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Magnuson specializes in gastrointestinal surgery, including surgeries of the stomach, gallbladder, pancreas and bowel. He has a special interest in bariatric surgery and established the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery in 1997. In 2006, the program was recognized as a Center of Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Magnuson completed his specialty training in gastrointestinal surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he also completed a fellowship investigating issues related to gallstone pathogenesis and biliary tract disease. He is also a member of the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Hernia Center. He is currently Chair of the Department of Surgery and Chief of General Surgery at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, and Vice Chair of Surgery at Johns Hopkins.
To support Dr. Magnuson's research, visit: https://secure.jhu.edu/form/Magnuson
Centers and Institutes
Research Interests
Gallstones and gallbladder disease, Metabolic disease related to obesity, Weight loss surgery outcomes
Research Summary
Dr. Magnuson's current research interests involve basic scientific and clinical investigation into issues related to pancreaticobilary disorders and obesity.
PubMed - Publications
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=magnuson+TH&cmd=search
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 3, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-550-5900
- fax: 443-769-1233
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Surgery, 1992
- Medical Education: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Surgery, MD, 1985
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 1993
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
45 ratings, 16 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Very informative and showed concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Talks to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Good man and Doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Professional, engaging
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Thomas Magnuson: Excellent. Attentive to my questions. Answered questions clearly and fully. Offered guidance for pre surgery and post surgery which for me very important. Wonderful demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr Magnuson listened to my concerns. I didn't feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Magnuson is an excellent listener and took time to answer all my questions. He thoughtfully explained the advice he provided and addressed all my concerns about prospective surgical solutions. He was friendly, thoughtful, and kind. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a surgeon's advice and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
I consider Dr. Magnuson to be not only a great surgeon, but a good friend who has my best interest above anything else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Very kind, understanding, and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Knowledgeable professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Dr. Magnuson, took care of my first day concern doing examination and diagnosis. In all he showed his excellence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Doctor was very informative of my condition. He told me that he wouldn't just take my gall bladder if I wasn't having any pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
He seemed very caring and spent a lot of time talking with me about my condition. He answered all my questions I had. He was very friendly and a very nice doctor! Very happy with my experience here as a new patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Excellent, compassionate and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Dr. Was very professional and understanding. Assistant same and very patient knowledgeable and effective. Excellent examination and results explained.