Dr. Thomas A. Aloia, MD, MHCM, FACS, FACHE

Dr. Thomas A. Aloia is a trained hepatobiliary surgical oncologist. He is Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Ascension, a role he has held since January 1, 2025.

Before joining Ascension in 2021, he was a Professor of Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he held leadership roles in patient safety, quality, and outcomes.

Thomas A. Aloia Profile

• Full Name: Thomas A. Aloia, MD, MHCM, FACS, FACHE
• Specialty: Hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal surgical oncology
• Current Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, Ascension
• Previous Role: Professor of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Clinical Expertise: Hepatobiliary surgery, gastrointestinal surgical oncology, minimally invasive surgery, liver transplantation

Education & Training

• Medical Degree: UCLA Geffen School of Medicine
• Residency: General and thoracic surgery, Duke University Medical Center
• Fellowship: Surgical oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Fellowship: Hepatobiliary surgery and liver transplantation, Paul Brousse Hospital, Paris
• Healthcare Management: Certificate, Rice University; master’s degree, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Clinical Focus

Public professional biographies describe Dr. Aloia’s clinical and leadership expertise in areas including:

• Hepatobiliary surgery
• Gastrointestinal surgical oncology
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Liver transplantation surgery
• Functional recovery after cancer surgery
• Patient safety and quality of care
• Value-based care and service line design

Practice Locations

Ascension

Executive leadership role at Ascension. A clinical practice address is not listed in his public biography.

Insurance

Insurance participation varies by location and can change. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Thomas A. Aloia’s specialty?

Dr. Aloia is a hepatobiliary surgical oncologist with expertise in liver, bile duct, and gastrointestinal cancer surgery.

Where does Dr. Aloia work now?

He is Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Ascension. He was previously a professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Is Dr. Aloia currently seeing patients?

His public biography describes an executive leadership role. Patients should confirm directly whether he is accepting new patients.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Ascension.