Dr. Louie most recently received the 2024 Thoracic Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple consecutive years. Philosophy of care: Dr. Louie’s practice involves all aspects of general thoracic surgery including the lung, esophagus, stomach and mediastinum. He has particular interests in minimally invasive surgery that involves the use of laparoscopy, robotics and endoscopy for both cancer and non-cancerous diseases. He believes that care is about helping patients and their families understand their illness and guiding them in selecting treatment that is appropriate and individualized for the patient at his or her stage of life. Dr. Louie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

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 Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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 Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Mediastinal Tumor, Collapsed Lung, Esophageal Perforation, Mediastinitis, and Gastrostomy.

Farhood Farjah is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Farjah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

"John Howington, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. Howington most recently served as Chief of Oncology Services and Chair of Thoracic Surgery with Saint Thomas Health (Nashville, TN), and as a professor in the Department of Clinical Medical Education at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. He also served as medical director and co-chair for the Ascension Oncology Service Line in 2019-2020.Dr. Howington is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American College of Chest Physicians, and is currently serving as president designate of the latter. He is a member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgery and International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. He has been listed in ""Best Doctors in America"" for many years and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.". Dr. Howington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Endoscopy, and Mastectomy.

Allison Tillack is a Radiologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Tillack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchiectasis.

Samuel Plesner is a Radiologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Plesner has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Ascites.

Matthew Mesick is an Interventional Radiologist in Richland, Washington. Dr. Mesick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Mesick is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Nackos is a Radiologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Nackos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Ascites, and Gastrostomy.

Gregory Kujawski is a Radiologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Kujawski has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Lump in the Abdomen, Folliculitis, and Carbuncle.

Timothy Gleason is a Pediatric Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Gleason is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Retroversion of the Uterus, Pleurisy, and Splenomegaly.

Pushpender Gupta is a Radiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Richland, Washington. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Nasal Flaring, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, and Tubal Ligation. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

David Keaton is a Radiologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Keaton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Scott King is a Radiologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. King is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Ureterocele, and Carbuncle.

Juan Cordero is a Thoracic Surgeon in Richland, Washington. Dr. Cordero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Gregory Balmforth is a Radiologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Balmforth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

Irene Cruite is a Radiologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Cruite is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Cruite is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Verdini is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Verdini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Sudhakar Pipavath is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Pipavath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

Seth Gillham is a Radiologist in Walla Walla, Washington. Dr. Gillham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Bronchogenic Cyst, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Visceromegaly.