Overview
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1802 S Yakima Ave, Suite 102, Tacoma, WA 98405
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.
Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates At St. Joseph
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 the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Gautam Velamoor, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with special medical interest in aortic surgery, cardiac surgery, aortic valve replacement, and mitral valve repair and replacement. His areas of expertise include adult cardiac surgery, coronary bypass surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and replacement, and aortic surgery.Dr. Velamoor enjoys the positive, life-altering nature of cardiac surgery. He feels good communication is vital as patient's weigh their treatment choices and take charge of their own health.Dr. Velamoor is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American Medical Association. Formerly Section Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. Velamoor now serves as Director of Surgical and Perioperative Quality, and Surgical Director of the Structural Heart Program at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He has been named a Top Doctor withSeattle MetropolitanandSeattlemagazines consecutively since 2013.Away from work, Dr. Velamoor enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf and traveling. Dr. Velamoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Swedish Heart And Vascular Institute
Eric Lehr is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Lehr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lehr is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Aortic DissectionDr. James isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. James isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. James isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. James isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. James isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. James isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.