Dr. Craig R. Hampton

Timothy James, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with special training and experience in repair and replacement of aortic valves, repair of aortic root aneurysms, and repair of aneurysms or dissections of the aorta, particularly in the aortic arch. He has a proven track record of outstanding clinical results and patient satisfaction.Dr. James believes good outcomes in cardiac surgery depend on a high level of surgeon involvement in all aspects of care, along with clear communication among patient and family, surgeon and clinical teams. Communication begins with a detailed preoperative conversation with patient and family, reviewing the patient’s condition and options for treatment, and ends when the patient is well into their successful recovery at home and returns to the care of their primary physicians.Dr. James is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.Dr. James has special training and experience in:Repair and replacement of aortic valvesRepair of aortic root aneurysmsRepair of aneurysms or dissections of the aorta, particularly in the aortic arch. Dr. James is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Jay Pal is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Pal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

Charlene Tennyson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Tennyson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Aneurysm. Her top areas of expertise are Interrupted Aortic Arch, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.