Overview
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 an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 7 articles in the study of Hiatal Hernia.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- 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.
Dr. Farivar is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Farivar has a broad-based thoracic surgery practice. He enjoys helping patients and their families through their healthcare journey. He takes great effort to incorporate the needs and beliefs of patients and their families in his treatment plans. Dr. Farivar has a particular interest in lung and esophageal disorders, including cancer treatment. He also has interests in the appropriate use of robotic surgery to address thoracic surgery pathology, as well as malignant pleural mesothelioma. Dr. Farivar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.
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Donald Low is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Low is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
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 Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Aye is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michal (. Hubka
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michal (. Hubka?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michal (. Hubka by calling their office at 206-624-1144. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michal (. Hubka a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michal (. Hubka is classified as an Elite expert for Hiatal Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michal (. Hubka specialize in?
While Dr. Michal (. Hubka is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, and Neuroendocrine Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Michal (. Hubka participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michal (. Hubka has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Michal (. Hubka's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michal (. Hubka accept my insurance?
Dr. Michal (. Hubka accepts most major insurance plans, including Cambia Health Solutions and Medicare. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-624-1144 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Elite
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Hubka isElite. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Hubka isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Hubka isDistinguished. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Hubka isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Hubka isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- HerniaDr. Hubka isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Hubka isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Collapsed LungDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- EmphysemaDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.