The 20 Best Heart Transplant Doctors near Seattle, WA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Heart Transplant near Seattle, WA. Of these, 43 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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    Transplant Surgery | Cardiology
    Transplant Surgery | Cardiology
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    John L. Locke Jr. Advanced Cardiac Support Program

    1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 600, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Mignone is a Transplant Surgeon and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mignone is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Mignone is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mignone is currently accepting new patients.

    Transplant Surgery | Cardiology
    Transplant Surgery | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Swedish Mill Creek Campus

    13020 Meridian Avenue South, 
    Everett, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Nepali, Portuguese, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gurumeenal Krishnan is a Transplant Surgeon and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Everett, Washington. Dr. Krishnan is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Krishnan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle,, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mariska Kemna is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle,, Washington. Dr. Kemna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Kemna is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    The Association Of University Physicians

    1701 Columbia Rd, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Cheng is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Cheng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy, Sarcoidosis, Heart Transplant, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Heart Institute At UW Medical Center – Montlake

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Pal is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Pal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Pal is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle,, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Albers is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle,, Washington. Dr. Albers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Myocarditis, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Albers is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle,, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bulgarian, Farsi, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yuk Law is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle,, Washington. Dr. Law is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Myocarditis, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Law is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    The Association Of University Physicians

    1959 Ne Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Salpy Pamboukian is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Pamboukian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pamboukian is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lydia Wright is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wright is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Pulmonary Atresia, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Referral may be required

    UwMc-Roosevelt

    4245 Roosevelt Way NE, 
    Seattle,, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Nepali, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wayne Levy is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle,, Washington. Dr. Levy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Levy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required
    2709 Hemlock St, 
    Bremerton, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Myung Park is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Bremerton, Washington. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Heart Transplant, and Angioplasty. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Friedland-Little is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Friedland-Little is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Friedland-Little is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1959 NE Pacific St # 356422, 
    Seattle,, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Dardas is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle,, Washington. Dr. Dardas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Dardas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Heart Institute At UW Medical Center – Montlake

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Farsi, Filipino, French, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maziar Khorsandi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Khorsandi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Pneumomediastinum, Mediastinitis, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Khorsandi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle,, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bahasa
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Borah Hong is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle,, Washington. Dr. Hong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required
    1959 Ne Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Lithuanian, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Fishbein is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Fishbein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Fishbein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    The Association Of University Physicians

    1959 Ne Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish, Thai
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    April Stempien-Otero is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Stempien-Otero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Ventricular Tachycardia, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Stempien-Otero is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Providence Northwest Heart & Lung-Spokane

    62 W 7th Ave Ste 110, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    M Cristy-Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Cristy-Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Cristy-Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4500 Sand Point Way NE Ste 100, 
    Seattle,, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Boucek is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle,, Washington. Dr. Boucek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Boucek is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    The Association Of University Physicians

    1959 Ne Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elina Minami is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Minami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Minami is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Heart Transplant?

    A heart transplant is surgery to remove a damaged or diseased heart and replace it with a healthy donor heart.

    When should I see a Heart Transplant doctor near Seattle, 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 Transplant doctor near Seattle, 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 Transplant doctors near Seattle, 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 Transplant doctors near Seattle, 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 Transplant doctor near Seattle, 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 Transplant doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Transplant 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 Transplant doctor near Seattle, 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 Transplant 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 Transplant 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 Transplant doctors near Seattle, WA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Transplant 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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