
Overview
Madha Kuppusamy, MD, specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery; benign and malignant disease of the lungs and esophagus; mediastinum and chest wall surgery including deformity correction and reconstructive surgery; lung cancer; and esophageal cancer.
Dr. Kuppusamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Ralph Aye is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Aye is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Aye is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Misho Hubka, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon. His special medical interests include Robotic and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), lung cancer surgery, esophageal cancer surgery, and complex surgery for benign and malignant disease of the lung, chest wall, esophagus and mediastinum.Dr. Hubka is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, STS Patient Safety Workforce and Western Thoracic Surgical Association. He was named a Top Doctor by Seattle Met Magazine in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Dr. Hubka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates At St. Joseph
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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Kuppusamy isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Kuppusamy isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Kuppusamy isAdvanced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Kuppusamy isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Kuppusamy isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- MesotheliomaDr. Kuppusamy isAdvanced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Kuppusamy isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Kuppusamy isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Experienced
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Kuppusamy isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Kuppusamy isExperienced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Kuppusamy isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Kuppusamy isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- EsophagitisDr. Kuppusamy isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Kuppusamy isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.

