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Xiao Tan, MD, Gastroenterology, Boston, MA

Xiao Tan MD PhD

Gastroenterology•Boston, MA

Gastroenterologist

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  • 55 Fruit St# BLAKE4Boston, MA 02114

  • Phone+1 617-643-6361

  • Fax+1 617-724-6832

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Summary

  • Dr. Xiao Tan is a Boston-based gastroenterologist affiliated with the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization since 2014. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Massachusetts General Hospital. He holds a medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and a PhD in Developmental Biology from the University of Cambridge. Dr. Tan's expertise spans general and pediatric gastroenterology, with a focus on inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. He has published several research articles, including work on CRISPR technology and gut microbiota analysis, with some publications cited multiple times in the scientific community.

Education & Training

  • Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2019
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2014
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • University of Cambridge
    University of CambridgePhD, Developmental Biology, 2002 - 2007
  • Williams College
    Williams CollegeBA, Biology and Chemistry, Highest Honors, 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2011 - 2027
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The New Covid Saliva Test Can Give You a Response in an Hour and Tell You Which Viral Version You Have
    The New Covid Saliva Test Can Give You a Response in an Hour and Tell You Which Viral Version You HaveAugust 26th, 2021
  • A New COVID-19 Spit Test Is as Easy as 1-2-3
    A New COVID-19 Spit Test Is as Easy as 1-2-3August 16th, 2021
  • A Self-Contained COVID-19 Test with 3-D Printed Parts
    A Self-Contained COVID-19 Test with 3-D Printed PartsAugust 11th, 2021
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Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

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