The 20 Best Fibrosing Mediastinitis Doctors Near Me in Tacoma, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Fibrosing Mediastinitis near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates At St. Joseph

    1802 S Yakima Ave, Suite 102, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Templin is board certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Templin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates At St. Joseph

    1802 S Yakima Ave, Suite 102, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinal Tumor, Collapsed Lung, Esophageal Perforation, Mediastinitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cuadrado is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Cuadrado is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Advanced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis

    Office

    1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Verdini is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Verdini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

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    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis

    Northwest Medical Specialties - Tacoma

    1624 South I Street, Suite 105, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Chaves is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Chaves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Dehydration, and Lynch Syndrome. Dr. Chaves is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Dr. Chaves is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Oncology | Hematology

    Franciscan Oncology At St. Joseph

    1617 South J Street, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Joseph Rosales, MD, has been a physician for over 20 years and a hematologist-oncologist in Western Washington since 2011 -- in Seattle, Federal Way and Tacoma. He is experienced in general hematology and oncology, with specialties in breast and thoracic oncology. Dr. Rosales considers himself a guide in his patients’ therapeutic journey. He meets his patients wherever they are - physically and emotionally - and strives to provide them the knowledge and perspective required to navigate difficult decisions in their care. His treatment philosophy has been consistent: to make sure that the patient remains in as much control of their care as possible while getting the best care possible.Dr. Rosales also maintains activity within the community, including involvement in oncologic education and advocacy. He received the2022 Binaytara Foundation for Excellence in Cancer Care ""Rising Star in Health Equity"" awardfor his demonstration of excellent leadership in improving cancer care in underprivileged communities.Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Treatment during Covid-19 Video". Dr. Rosales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Rosales is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Hematology And Medical Oncology. Dr. Rosales is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ata Alijani is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Alijani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Stroke, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Interventional Radiology

    Tra-Minw, Ps

    2202 S. Cedar St., Suite 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tod Wurst is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Wurst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Wurst is board certified in Radiology, Vascular/Interventional. Dr. Wurst is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Interventional Radiology

    TRA Medical Imaging - Union

    2502 S Union Avenue, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Sun is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Sun is board certified in Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, and Radiology, Vascular/Interventional. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Franciscan Health System

    1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Baiya Krishnadasan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Krishnadasan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis

    Northwest Medical Specialties - Puyallup

    Puyallup, WA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Veatch is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Veatch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. She is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Dehydration, and Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor. Dr. Veatch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Interventional Radiology

    Tra-Minw, Ps

    1304 Fawcett Avenue, #100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Norman Levine is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Levine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Pulse Heart Institute Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery-Tacoma

    419 S L St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Mumme is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Mumme is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Hematology | Oncology

    Multicare Cancer Institute-Tacoma General Hospital

    1003 S 5th St # 4, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nehal Masood is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Masood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Angiosarcoma.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis

    Northwest Medical Specialties - Bonney Lake

    10004 204th Avenue E, Suite 3400, 
    Bonney Lake, WA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ndegwa Njuguna is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Njuguna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dehydration, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Acute Mountain Sickness. Dr. Njuguna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine

    Northwest Medical Specialties - Bonney Lake

    10004 204th Avenue E, Suite 3400, 
    Bonney Lake, WA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Li Zhang is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Dehydration, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Fibrosing Mediastinitis?

    Fibrosing mediastinitis is a condition that affects the area between the lungs (mediastinum) which contains the heart, large blood vessels, windpipe (trachea), esophagus, and lymph nodes. People with Fibrosing mediastinitis have varying amounts of scar tissue in the mediastinum which may cause problems for the organs located there. For example, some affected people may develop blocked airways that can interfere with lung function. Others may have compressed blood vessels which can slow or prevent blood flow to and from the heart. The exact cause of Fibrosing mediastinitis is not fully understood, but it is not inherited. Many cases are linked to a specific type of fungal infection called histoplasmosis.

    When should I see a Fibrosing Mediastinitis doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Fibrosing Mediastinitis doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Fibrosing Mediastinitis doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Fibrosing Mediastinitis doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Fibrosing Mediastinitis doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Fibrosing Mediastinitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Fibrosing Mediastinitis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Fibrosing Mediastinitis doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Fibrosing Mediastinitis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Fibrosing Mediastinitis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Fibrosing Mediastinitis doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Fibrosing Mediastinitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Fibrosing Mediastinitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Fibrosing Mediastinitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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