Boston Medical Center – Brighton
General Surgery
Comprehensive and Compassionate Surgical Care
Our team provides expert, compassionate, and comprehensive surgical care for a wide range of conditions here at Boston Medical Center – Brighton. Our team of highly trained surgeons covers diverse advanced specialties, including robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery; hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery; weight loss surgery; colorectal surgery; trauma and critical care; and surgical oncology. We use the latest technologies—such as robotic surgery and enhanced recovery protocols—to optimize your outcomes and minimize your recovery time. Our surgeons collaborate closely in teams to deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to you.
Spotlight on Robotic Surgery
We’re proud to offer the latest robotic surgery technology. Robot-assisted surgeries allow greater precision and control even through tiny incisions. Benefits for our patients include less pain, smaller scars, faster recovery, and a quicker return to normal life. Our surgeons are regional leaders in robotic techniques for liver, pancreas, colorectal, cancer, and weight loss surgery.
Our Team
Nicole J. Pecquex, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Surgeon; Chief Medical Officer and Director of Bariatric Surgery, BMC Brighton
Primary Location
Building C, Floor 6
Brighton, MA 02135
Gender
Female
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Stephen R. Addington, MD, MHSA
General Surgeon
Primary Location
Suite 102
Brockton, MA 02301
Building C, Floor 6
Brighton, MA 02135
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Olga Beresneva, MD
Colorectal Surgeon
Primary Location
6th Floor, Suite 6B
Boston, MA 02118
Building C, Floor 6
Brighton, MA 02135
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F. Thurston Drake, MD, MPH, FACS
Endocrine Surgeon; Interim Chief of Surgical Oncology
Primary Location
3rd Floor, Suite 3400
Boston, MA 02118
Building C, Floor 6
Brighton, MA 02135
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Jonathan M. Durgin, MD
General Surgeon; Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency, BMC Brighton
Primary Location
Building C, Floor 6
Brighton, MA 02135
Gender
Male
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Edward-Michael Dussom, MD
General Surgeon
Primary Location
Building C, Floor 6
Brighton, MA 02135
Gender
Male
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John C. Friel, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Colorectal Surgeon
Primary Location
Suite 2000
Brockton, MA 02301
Suite 102
Brockton, MA 02301
Building C, Floor 6
Brighton, MA 02135
Suite 201
Brighton, MA 02135
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P. Joseph Tobias, MD, MS
Endocrine and General Surgeon
Primary Location
3rd Floor, Suite 3400
Boston, MA 02118
Building C, Floor 6
Brighton, MA 02135
Gender
Male
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Eduardo A. Vega, MD
General, Hepato–Pancreato–Biliary (HPB), & Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Surgeon
Primary Location
Building C, Floor 6
Brighton, MA 02135
5th Floor
Boston, MA 02118
5th Floor, Suite 5007
Boston, MA 02118
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Programs
Our programs provide patients with expert, comprehensive subspecialty care.
Patient Information
At BMC Brighton, many surgeries can be performed using robotic technology. During robot-assisted surgery, your surgeon controls special instruments through a robotic system that allows for a magnified 3-D view and precise movements.
What this means for you:
- Smaller incisions lead to less pain and quicker healing
- Less scarring, because in many cases there only a few tiny cuts
- Fewer complications, including a lower risk of infection/bleeding
- Faster recovery, so you’re home sooner and back to daily life more quickly
Conditions treated with robotics include gallbladder and liver surgery, pancreatic surgery, colon and rectal surgery, weight-loss surgery, and hernia repair.
- Anal diseases (Friel)
- Anorectal surgery (Friel)
- Appendicitis (Kim)
- Basic general surgery procedures (Kim)
- Benign colorectal conditions (diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease) (Friel)
- Benign hepatobiliary diseases (Vega)
- Colorectal cancer (Friel)
- Gallbladder disease (Kim, Vega)
- Hemorrhoids (Friel)
- Hernias, complex (Vega)
- Hernias, routine (Kim)
- Liver, pancreas, and biliary tract cancers (Vega)
- Metabolic syndrome (Pecquex)
- Obesity (Pecquex)
- Stomach and adrenal cancers (Vega)
- Weight-related comorbidities (diabetes, hypertension) (Pecquex)
Location and Contact
BMC Brighton, Main Hospital
BMC Brighton Surgical Specialties
Building C, Floor 6
Education and Training
General Surgery Residency Program
The General Surgery Residency Program at BMC Brighton is a fully accredited, five-year surgical training program leading to eligibility for certification by the American Board of Surgery. Our program offers residents a diversified experience in a wide range of surgical disciplines. Additionally, all of our surgical services are involved in developing new and innovative procedures.