Dr. Thomas Jun Hirai MD
Surgeon
200 Jose Figueres Ave #225 San Jose CA, 95116About
Dr. Thomas Hirai is a general surgeon practicing in San Jose, CA. Dr. Hirai specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Hirai provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Universidade De Sao Paulo MD
University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto School of Medicine
Universidade de S„o Paulo Faculdade de Medicina S„o Paulo (FMSP-USP) 1997
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Substrate specificity of the oncoprotein v-Fps: site-specific mutagenesis of the putative P+1 pocket.
- Catalytic assessment of the glycine-rich loop of the v-Fps oncoprotein using site-directed mutagenesis.
- A second magnesium ion is critical for ATP binding in the kinase domain of the oncoprotein v-Fps.
Treatments
- Obesity
- Hiatal Hernia
- Colon Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Aerolase® Technologies
Professional Memberships
- Member American College of Surgeons
- Member American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- Member Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Fellowships
- Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Virginia (Bariatric Surgery)
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