Thomas (. Templin
Advanced in Bile Duct Stricture

Dr. Thomas (. Templin

Thoracic Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates At St. Joseph
1802 S Yakima Ave, Suite 102, 
Tacoma, WA 
Accepting New Patients
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Advanced in Bile Duct Stricture
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates At St. Joseph
1802 S Yakima Ave, Suite 102, 
Tacoma, WA 
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Overview

Thomas (TJ) Templin, II, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery. He specializes in cardiothoracic surgery for patients ages 15 and older. Dr. Templin has trained extensively in minimally invasive thoracic and foregut procedures, including minimally invasive lung and esophageal resections, sympathectomy, and anti-reflux revisions. He also has experience with advanced bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy, including EBUS, airway and esophageal stenting, and esophageal dilation.Dr. Templin follows the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis, which translates to care for the whole person; he treats individuals, not just diseases.Dr. Templin is a Fellow of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Templin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Graduate Institution
Creighton University School Of Medicine, Omaha, NE
Residency
Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in WI
Board Certifications
General Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Fellowships
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
Hospital Affiliations
St Joseph Medical Center
St Anthony Hospital
St Clare Hospital
St Francis Community Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates at St. Joseph
1802 S Yakima Ave, Suite 102, Tacoma, WA 98405
Call: 253-272-7777
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Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates At St. Joseph

1802 S Yakima Ave, Suite 102, 
Tacoma, WA 
 (0.1 miles away)
253-272-7777
Languages Spoken:
English
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Daniel Cuadrado, MD, is a board-certified general and cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery. Prior to joining Franciscan, Dr. Cuadrado was an associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and an active duty Army surgeon. During his 20+ year Army career, he served as a surgeon for the Joint Special Operations Command with nine combat deployments and as the consultant to the Office of the Surgeon General in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is a graduate of the Army War College with a Master's Degree in Strategic Sciences.Dr. Cuadrado is interested in all aspects of non-cardiac thoracic surgery and has had extensive training in minimally invasive and robotic procedures for benign and malignant diseases of the lung, esophagus, pleura and mediastinum as well as anti-reflux surgery. He has experience in robotic navigational bronchoscopy, airway stenting, endobronchial ultrasound, esophagoscopy to include stenting and transoral incisionless fundoplication.Dr. Cuadrado is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Chest Physicians and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He has authored numerous book chapters, peer-reviewed publications and served as an editor for Surgical Clinics of North America. Dr. Cuadrado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Mediastinal Tumor, Collapsed Lung, Esophageal Perforation, Mediastinitis, and Gastrostomy.

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