Dr. Paul Tso, MD

Atlanta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Tso, Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, GA?

Dr. Paul Tso, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tso completed his residency at Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, General Surgery. Dr. Tso is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tso’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tso’s office.

Where did Dr. Tso go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md

Is Dr. Tso board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?

Yes, Dr. Paul Tso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

What languages does Dr. Tso speak?

Dr. Tso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Tso typically treat?

As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Tso diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Tso. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

End-Stage Kidney Disease
End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
High Blood Pressure
ESRD
End-Stage Renal Failure
Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

ICD-10 Codes:

N186: End stage renal disease
I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

Also known as:

Other Pre-Procedure Examination
Various pre-op checks
Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
Other pre-treatment assessments

ICD-10 Codes:

Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

Also known as:

High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Essential Hypertension

ICD-10 Codes:

I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Tso typically perform?

As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Tso may include:

Please contact Dr. Tso's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Tso accept my insurance?

Dr. Tso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Tso accept in Atlanta, GA?

Dr. Tso in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Tso's office located?

Dr. Paul Tso's Primary Practice

1365 Clifton Rd NE

Atlanta, GA 30322

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Room 5105 Wmb

101 Woodruff Circle Room 5105 Wmb

Atlanta, GA 30322

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Dr. Paul Tso's Practice 3

2015 Upper Gate Dr NE

Atlanta, GA 30322

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What hospitals are Dr. Tso affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Tso has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Emory University Hospital,Atlanta, GA

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital,Jasper, GA

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 2 Procedures

What is Dr. Tso's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Tso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215993118.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tso?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tso

What is Dr. Paul Tso's specialty?

Dr. Tso is a Transplant Surgeon near Atlanta, GA.

What does a Transplant Surgeon do?

A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.

Is Dr. Paul Tso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Tso is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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