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Five Benefits of Nutrition & Diabetes Education in a Group Setting
It can be intimidating at first, but you may find that group education is even better than what you receive in an individual session with your provider. Here's why.
BlogGet to Know South Shore Hospital’s Therapeutic Pools
The best-kept secret on the South Shore may be the two therapeutic pools at South Shore Hospital. Learn how water-based therapy helps patients of all ages manage a variety of health needs.
BlogPain Management
At the Pain Management Clinic, patient's pain is addressed through multidisciplinary treatment plans with a simple goal in mind: to reduce your pain and improve your quality of life. The Pain Clinic team includes board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, and experienced nurses. The mission of...
Urgent Care: An Important Option while Flu is Widespread in Massachusetts
Have the flu? Learn why urgent care may be the best place to seek relief for mild to moderate symptoms of influenza.
News & MediaThomas Ku, DO
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South Weymouth, MA
Bio
The root of the word “doctor” originated from the latin word docere, which means to teach. My philosophy as a doctor is to teach and educate my patients on their conditions and general health.
I love to learn and, therefore, I chose being a doctor as my profession. Being a physician means a life time of learning about diseases and medicine, but more importantly, I get to learn the story behind each of my patients.
Outside of work, I love to learn to sail, and flying. I am also an avid rock climber, hiker, and traveler.
Guidance and Support Before and After a Double Lung Transplant: Andrew’s Pulmonary Rehab Story
As he waited for a double lung transplant, Andrew needed a new pulmonary rehab program when his closed its doors. He found the perfect spot at South Shore Hospital.
BlogA Record-Breaking Event: South Shore Health’s Moonlight & Miracles Gala Shatters Fundraising Goals
The 2023 Moonlight & Miracles Gala was a record-breaking fundraising evening, eclipsing last year's Gala by more than $80,000.
News & MediaMessaging & E-Visits
South Shore MyChart’s messaging platform is a convenient way to contact your care team and manage different aspects of your patient experience. Many patients also use MyChart’s messaging platform for medical advice, whether asking a question about a new symptom or offering an update on a chronic...
Like Father Like Sons: GI Doctors Run in the Rau Family
Medicine has been more than a career for South Shore Hospital gastroenterologist Prakash Rau, MD; it has been a calling. Rau's four sons have seen firsthand how fulfilling their father's field of work has been and they have all followed in his footsteps.
BlogMobile Integrated Health Brings COVID-19 Clinical Trial to Community Members’ Homes
With the region experiencing yet another surge in cases of COVID-19, the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program is participating in an innovative clinical trial that brings a much talked about drug to treat COVID-19 (remdesivir) to patients at home, instead of at the hospital.
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