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Deb Mukherjee, MD, is an internal medicine physician with a practice focus in hospital medicine, caring for adults with complex medical conditions in the inpatient setting. She is board certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the Society of Hospital Medicine. Dr. Mukherjee also serves as an Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine, reflecting a commitment to medical education and clinical excellence. Dr. Mukherjee earned her medical degree from Delhi University College of Medical Sciences and completed residency training in Internal Medicine at the University at Buffalo. Her clinical approach emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, clear communication, and coordinated care across multidisciplinary teams to support safe transitions and strong outcomes for hospitalized patients. Licensed in multiple states, Dr. Mukherjee remains engaged in professional development and leadership through membership in the Society of Hospital Medicine and the American Association of Physician Leadership. She is dedicated to advancing high-quality inpatient care while supporting learners and colleagues in the delivery of patient-centered medicine.

JiaDe Yu, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and board-certified pediatric dermatologist affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School and provides comprehensive medical dermatology care with a particular focus on pediatric patients. Dr. Yu has special expertise in allergic contact dermatitis and occupational dermatitis in both children and adults, including evaluation with patch testing when appropriate. His clinical interests also include eczema and other common inflammatory skin conditions seen across the lifespan. In addition to his clinical work, he holds leadership roles directing programs in contact and occupational dermatitis and supporting dermatology clinical trials. Dr. Yu earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed a pediatrics internship at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, followed by dermatology residency training at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he served as Chief Resident. He then completed fellowship training in pediatric dermatology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. An active educator and contributor to the dermatology literature, Dr. Yu has published and presented on pediatric allergic contact dermatitis, patch testing, and related outcomes and education research. He speaks Mandarin Chinese and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Frank X. Pedlow, MD, is an orthopaedic spine surgeon who specializes in the evaluation and surgical treatment of complex disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he has also served in key clinical leadership roles. Dr. Pedlow’s clinical interests include degenerative spine conditions, spine trauma, and spinal tumors, with particular expertise in complex spinal disorders, including primary and metastatic spine tumors. Dr. Pedlow earned his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed residency training in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program and served as Chief Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by advanced fellowship training in spine surgery at the Emory University Spine Center. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Pedlow holds a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School. He is active in professional organizations including the North American Spine Society. Dr. Pedlow speaks English, Spanish, and French.

Dr. George H. Theodore is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery, with a clinical focus on sports-related injuries of the foot, ankle, and knee. He is affiliated with Mass General Brigham and practices within Massachusetts General Hospital Orthopaedics, caring for adult and geriatric patients. Dr. Theodore completed his undergraduate education at Harvard College and earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He trained in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program and served as Chief Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by fellowship training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Theodore is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition to his clinical practice, he has been involved in sports medicine as a team physician for the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots and as a consultant to organizations including the Boston Bruins, New England Revolution, and Boston Ballet. Dr. Theodore speaks English and Greek and is committed to helping patients recover function and return to activity through individualized, evidence-based care.

Anna Duong, DDS, is a general practice dentist providing comprehensive care for patients across a wide range of oral health needs. She focuses on preventive dentistry and routine maintenance, emphasizing thorough evaluations and professional cleanings to support long-term dental wellness. Dr. Duong also provides restorative and cosmetic services commonly used to address tooth damage, decay, and aesthetic concerns, including fillings, crowns, veneers, extractions, and root canal therapy. Dr. Duong is licensed to practice dentistry in Massachusetts and California. She is associated with clinical care in the Boston area and is also affiliated with an additional office location in Medford under the Wellington Circle Dental name. Her practice serves English-speaking patients and supports individuals seeking care through Medicare Advantage dental coverage, as reflected by her listing in a regional dental provider directory. With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Duong aims to help patients understand their treatment options and feel comfortable throughout their visits, tailoring recommendations to each person’s goals, oral health status, and long-term needs.

David Lhowe, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in orthopaedic surgery. He serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he contributes to clinical care and the education of future physicians. Dr. Lhowe earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine after completing his undergraduate studies at Harvard College. He completed residency training in orthopedic surgery through the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, followed by advanced fellowship training in orthopedic traumatology at Harborview Medical Center at the University of Washington. Board certified in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Lhowe brings extensive experience in the evaluation and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His advanced training and scholarly contributions include co-authorship of peer-reviewed medical literature indexed in PubMed, reflecting an ongoing commitment to clinical excellence and professional engagement within the field.

Sang-Gil P. Lee, MD, is an orthopaedic hand surgeon with the Hand & Arm Service in the Department of Orthopaedics at Massachusetts General Hospital. He specializes in the evaluation and surgical and nonsurgical management of complex upper-extremity conditions, with particular interests in thoracic outlet syndrome, nerve injuries including brachial plexus disorders, and vascular problems affecting the hand and arm. He cares for adult patients and is able to provide care in Korean. Dr. Lee earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Chicago and pursued advanced subspecialty training through a hand surgery fellowship at The Raymond M. Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore. Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Lee is committed to evidence-based, patient-centered care that emphasizes clear communication and functional recovery. In addition to his clinical practice, he serves as an Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and has contributed to the field through research, publications, and presentations in hand and upper extremity surgery.

Gary S. Perlmutter, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing exclusively in disorders of the shoulder. He serves on the Shoulder Service at Massachusetts General Hospital and is a Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Perlmutter’s clinical focus includes arthroscopic management of rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthroscopy, and complex shoulder conditions such as adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) and stiffness, as well as revision arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Dr. Perlmutter earned his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Oneonta and received his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine, graduating with high honors. During medical school, he completed the Senior Honors Research Program and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed internships in internal medicine and general surgery, followed by orthopaedic surgery residency training at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He pursued advanced fellowship training in shoulder surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. Board certified in orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Perlmutter is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. His research and publications have addressed shoulder and athlete-related nerve injuries, brachial plexus conditions, adhesive capsulitis, and acromioclavicular joint biomechanics.

Peter L. Lou, MD, is an ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and serves as a Clinical Instructor in Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Lou earned his medical degree from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine and completed internship training at Sunnybrook & Women’s College Health Sciences Centre. He went on to complete an ophthalmology residency at University of Toronto Hospital, followed by fellowship training at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. His clinical and academic work has included substantial involvement in the evaluation and management of diabetic eye disease and retinal conditions. Dr. Lou has held leadership roles at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, including Director of the Diabetes Clinic and the Ultrasound Clinic, as well as Assistant Director of the Retina Service. He has also contributed to major NIH-sponsored diabetes studies, serving as the principal ophthalmologist at Massachusetts General Hospital for the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) and the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC) study. Dr. Lou is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered ophthalmic care and to educating the next generation of physicians.

Bradford C. Dickerson, MD, is a neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a staff behavioral neurologist affiliated with the McCance Center for Brain Health. He serves as Director of the Frontotemporal Disorders Unit and is also a behavioral neurologist in the MGH Memory Disorders Unit, providing evaluation and care for patients with complex cognitive and behavioral neurological conditions. Dr. Dickerson’s clinical interests include Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, primary progressive aphasia, mild cognitive impairment, and posterior cortical atrophy, with a focus on the use of neuroimaging and diagnostic markers in neurodegenerative disease. He is a Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and holds the Tom Rickles Chair in Progressive Aphasia Research. In addition, he leads the Neuroimaging Core of the MGH Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and is affiliated with Harvard’s Mind Brain Behavior Interfaculty Initiative. Dr. Dickerson earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed residency and fellowship training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, followed by fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has been recognized with the American Academy of Neurology Norman Geschwind Award in Behavioral Neurology.