Overview
Alex Cantafio is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Cantafio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Cantafio is currently accepting new patients.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
407 14th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98372
317 Mlk Jr Way, Multicare Social Work Serv, Tacoma, WA 98405
The Association Of University Physicians
Harveshp Mogal is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mogal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Mogal is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
"Scott Helton, MD, specializes in minimally invasive and open surgery of the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen. He has a special interest in chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, bile duct tumors, repair of bile duct injuries, complex abdominal and inguinal hernias, and chronic groin pain after inguinal hernia repair.Dr. Helton is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.In his free time, Dr. Helton enjoys golfing, skiing and surfing.Curriculum VitaeAwards/AccoladesDirector, Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Surgical Center of Excellence, Virginia Mason, 2011-presentSenior Humanitarian Award; University of California, IrvineClosing Speaker, National Youth Leadership Foundation, ChicagoClinical Professor of Surgery, University of Washington, SeattlePast President, Seattle Surgical Society, 2020Past President, American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Foundation, 2012-2015Past President, American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, 2009-2010Past Treasurer, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary AssociationTeacher of the Year Award, Department of Surgery, Hospital of Saint Raphael, 2008Chairman, Department of Surgery, Hospital of St. Raphael's, CT, 2006-2011AOA Outstanding Clinical Director Teaching Award, UIC College of Medicine, 2005-2006Gastrointestinal Surgery Advisory Committee, American Board of Surgery, 2004-2009Olga Jonasson Award for Most Outstanding Teacher, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois, 2003Professor and Chair of Surgery, University of Illinois Chicago, 1998-2006Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Washington, 1996-1998Editorial Boards: HPB, Am J Surgery, World J Surgery, J of Pancreas, J Surgical Oncology, J Interventional Oncology, J Surgical Radiology, Gastrointestinal EndoscopySeattle Metropolitan Magazine, ""Seattle's Top Doctors"" 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor, 2019". Dr. Helton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
Salish Specialty Services LLC
Tommy Brown is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Fife, Washington. Dr. Brown is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Cantafio isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Cantafio isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Cantafio isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- MAGIC SyndromeDr. Cantafio isAdvanced. Learn about MAGIC Syndrome.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Cantafio isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant
- Experienced
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Cantafio isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Cantafio isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Cantafio isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Cantafio isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GastrostomyDr. Cantafio isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HepatectomyDr. Cantafio isExperienced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
