The 20 Best Heart Bypass Surgery Doctors near Tacoma, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Heart Bypass Surgery near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    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

    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 Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. James is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    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

    Craig R. Hampton, MD, FACS, is board certified in general and cardiothoracic surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Hampton has published numerous related topics including stentless aortic valve replacement andmitral valve repair.After finishing medical school at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Dr. Hampton performed residencies in general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and served as chief surgical resident at the University of Washington in Seattle. He also earned an NIH-funded research fellowship in cardiovascular surgery. Prior to joining St. Joseph Cardiothoracic Surgeons in 2010, Dr. Hampton practiced cardiac surgery at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.Dr. Hampton is interested in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery including aortic root pathology, aortic surgery, arrhythmia surgery, coronary surgery, and valve repairs and replacements. Dr. Hampton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Hampton is board certified in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Hampton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology

    Office

    1812 S J St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Luber is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Luber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Cardiac Study Center Tacoma

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

    Jaime Pugeda is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Pugeda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Angioplasty, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Pugeda is board certified in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Pugeda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates At St. Joseph

    1802 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 312, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Reiter, MD, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist. His special interests include treatment of aortic valve disease, transcutaneous aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and other structural heart procedures.Dr. Reiter offers state-of-the-art cardiac care with understanding and compassion, providing the best medical judgment, best science and best technology available to him. Dr. Reiter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Reiter is board certified in Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Reiter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology

    Pulse Heart Institute Cardiology Services-Tacoma

    1901 S Cedar St Ste 301, 
    Tacoma,, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Hira is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma,, Washington. Dr. Hira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Ventricular Fibrillation, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery

    Sound LTC Of California I PC

    1498 Pacific Ave Ste 400, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Birkmeyer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Birkmeyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Esophageal Perforation, Hip Replacement, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates At St. Joseph

    1802 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 312, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Theodore K. Lau, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with special interests in lipids management; complex coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease interventions; pacemaker implantation; and repair of structural heart defects.Dr. Lau is committed to providing state-of-the-art preventive, diagnostic and treatment options. He believes that actively involving each patient in the disease management process is the best way to improve patients' cardiovascular health and quality of life.Dr. Lau is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography, and Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Heart Attack, Brugada Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Lau is board certified in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery

    Pulse Heart Institute Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery-Tacoma

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

    Allen Graeve is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Graeve is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery

    Pulse Heart Institute Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery-Tacoma

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

    Michael Meyer is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    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 Heart Bypass Surgery. 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 Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery

    Pulse Heart Institute Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery-Tacoma

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

    Keith Havenstrite is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Havenstrite is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Constrictive Pericarditis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Heart Bypass Surgery?

    Heart bypass surgery creates a new route, called a bypass, for blood and oxygen to go around a blockage to reach your heart.

    When should I see a Heart Bypass Surgery 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 Heart Bypass Surgery 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 Heart Bypass Surgery 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 Heart Bypass Surgery 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 Heart Bypass Surgery 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 Heart Bypass Surgery doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Bypass Surgery 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 Heart Bypass Surgery 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 Heart Bypass Surgery 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 Heart Bypass Surgery 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 Heart Bypass Surgery doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Bypass Surgery 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 Heart Bypass Surgery doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Bypass Surgery 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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