Overview
Damon Pierce, MD, has expertise in vascular and endovascular surgery, peripheral vascular disease, venous disease and varicose vein treatment. He also has expertise in carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, complex abdominal and thoracic aneurysms, TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) and carotid stent placement, and wound care.Dr. Pierce considers communicating effectively - helping patients understand their problem and how it can be fixed - to be one of the most important aspects of being a doctor. He enjoys making a difference in his patients' lives, considering it a privilege and honor to help people. He is also pleased to be able to offer his patients access to many new therapies and options.During his free time, Dr. Pierce enjoys skiing and golfing.
Dr. Pierce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphangiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Gangrene, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Myringotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Mac Farid, MD, is a board-certified vascular medicine physician. Dr. Farid was drawn to medicine as a way to connect with and help people. Of critical importance to him is the need to spend time with his patients and to educate them about the nature of their disease and its treatment, so patients can be active participants in their own recovery.Being an active listener and exercising empathy are the hallmarks of his care. Dr. Farid is a Fellow of the Society for Vascular Medicine, and a member of the American College of Medicine, American Heart Association, American College of Phlebology and Society of Vascular Ultrasound.Away from work, Dr. Farid enjoys oil and acrylic painting, cycling and spending time with family.Conditions and Procedures:Aneurysmal diseaseLymphedemaPeripheral artery diseaseSpider veinsThromboembolic disease (deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism)Varicose disease. Dr. Farid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphangiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema.
Franciscan Vascular Associates At St. Joseph
Allen Rubin is a Vascular Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Rubin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphangiectasis. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Franciscan Vascular Surgery Associates At St. Michael
Rebecca Ur, MD, is a board-certified vascular surgeon who holds additional certification as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI). Because medicine is complex and its application often differs among patients, Dr. Ur emphasizes patient-centered, individualized care. She also stresses shared decision-making, working to help patients understand their condition and available treatment options so they can participate in making their own medical decisions. She enjoys getting to know her patients as people and not just as a medical problem, and she finds fulfillment helping them recover from serious illness.Dr. Ur is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, and the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society.Away from work, she enjoys water polo, hiking and surfing. Dr. Ur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphangiectasis. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
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
- NecrosisDr. Pierce isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- Advanced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Pierce isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Pierce isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Pierce isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Pierce isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Pierce isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GangreneDr. Pierce isAdvanced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Pierce isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Pierce isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Pierce isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- CellulitisDr. Pierce isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Pierce isExperienced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.