The 20 Best Mediastinal Tumor Doctors in Washington, US

Daniel Cuadrado, MD, is a board-certified general and cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery. Prior to joining Franciscan, Dr. Cuadrado was an associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and an active duty Army surgeon. During his 20+ year Army career, he served as a surgeon for the Joint Special Operations Command with nine combat deployments and as the consultant to the Office of the Surgeon General in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is a graduate of the Army War College with a Master's Degree in Strategic Sciences.Dr. Cuadrado is interested in all aspects of non-cardiac thoracic surgery and has had extensive training in minimally invasive and robotic procedures for benign and malignant diseases of the lung, esophagus, pleura and mediastinum as well as anti-reflux surgery. He has experience in robotic navigational bronchoscopy, airway stenting, endobronchial ultrasound, esophagoscopy to include stenting and transoral incisionless fundoplication.Dr. Cuadrado is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Chest Physicians and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He has authored numerous book chapters, peer-reviewed publications and served as an editor for Surgical Clinics of North America. Dr. Cuadrado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Mediastinal Tumor, Collapsed Lung, Esophageal Perforation, Mediastinitis, and Gastrostomy.

Douglas Wood is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Andrea Veatch is an Oncologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Veatch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Dehydration, and Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor. Dr. Veatch is currently accepting new patients.

Farhood Farjah is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Farjah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Cancer is a terrible disease—often one of the most frightening and uncertain experiences a person can face. My philosophy is to approach every patient with a blend of deep empathy and evidence-based treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions that align with their values, needs, and goals. I believe that compassionate care and scientific rigor form the foundation of meaningful, personalized cancer care. Dr. Santana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Sibel Blau is an Oncologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Blau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Blau is currently accepting new patients.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Adam Bograd most recently received the 2025 Thoracic Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple consecutive years. He believes in using minimally invasive approaches in order to minimize discomfort, accelerate patient recovery, and allow patients to return quickly to their daily activities. In addition to utilizing the highest level of technological expertise for patient care, he also firmly believes in a hands-on, person-specific approach to make certain that all patients are given the best possible care. Dr Bograd has advanced fellowship training in thoracic surgical oncology from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. In 2025, Dr. Adam Bograd was elected to the board of directors for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF). The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is the nonprofit collaboration of patients and families, physicians, advocates, and researchers. Dr. Bograd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Thymectomy.

Dr. Louie most recently received the 2024 Thoracic Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple consecutive years. Philosophy of care: Dr. Louie’s practice involves all aspects of general thoracic surgery including the lung, esophagus, stomach and mediastinum. He has particular interests in minimally invasive surgery that involves the use of laparoscopy, robotics and endoscopy for both cancer and non-cancerous diseases. He believes that care is about helping patients and their families understand their illness and guiding them in selecting treatment that is appropriate and individualized for the patient at his or her stage of life. Dr. Louie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Weigong Tong, MD, PhD, specializes in hematology and general oncology, with special interest in malignant hematology and gastrointestinal and genitourinary oncology. Dr. Tong strives to provide cutting-edge, evidence-based and compassionate care to every patient, with treatment tailored to their individual preferences, goals, values and general well-being. He is a strong patient advocate and does his best to engage the patient, their family and caretakers in making informed care decisions.Dr. Tong is a member of the American Society of Hematology and American Society of Clinical Oncology.Away from work, Dr. Tong enjoys running and tennis. Dr. Tong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Hemochromatosis, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

Dr. Somasundaram Subramaniam is a Medical Oncologist at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington and a 2021 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. He has specialized expertise in the management of Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers. This includes common cancers like colon and rectal cancers and also less common cancers like stomach cancer, neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and liver and bile duct cancers. He also treats patients with lung cancer and kidney cancer. Dr. Soma chose to pursue a career in Oncology to help patients diagnosed with very serious illnesses and their families by providing hope, education and the best opportunities for treatment and cure. He is thrilled to be working with at Swedish, which has an excellent group of caring and highly-trained physicians, nurses and providers who all work very closely together with a robust multi-disciplinary team approach.. Dr. Subramaniam is an investigator on several clinical trials and a key member of the Personalized Medicine Research Program at Swedish, which focuses on the using a tumor’s DNA mutations to target it with newer drugs. The Swedish Cancer Institute prioritizes opening cutting-edge clinical trials to ensure patients have access to the latest innovations in cancer therapy. Dr. Subramaniam graduated from medical school at the National University of Singapore and obtained sub-specialty training during his fellowship at Stanford University, which was supported by a T32 training grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Dr. Subramaniam also earned a Master of Science degree in Epidemiology and Clinical Research from Stanford. In addition to treating patients with cancer, Dr. Subramaniam is the Medical Director of the Cancer Control program, which emphasizes preventative measures and appropriate cancer screening, to reduce the incidence and burden of cancer in our community. Dr. Subramaniam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Devarakonda trained and worked on faculty at the Washington University in St. Louis before joining Swedish. His research is focused on understanding cancers utilizing sequencing technologies. He has an excellent understanding of the latest advances in thoracic oncology (lung cancer, thymic malignancies, mesothelioma). He believes in providing the same level of care for his patients that he expects for his own family. His list of peer-reviewed scientific publications can be accessed here https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Devarakonda+S&cauthor_id=34591593. Dr. Devarakonda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

"John Howington, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. Howington most recently served as Chief of Oncology Services and Chair of Thoracic Surgery with Saint Thomas Health (Nashville, TN), and as a professor in the Department of Clinical Medical Education at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. He also served as medical director and co-chair for the Ascension Oncology Service Line in 2019-2020.Dr. Howington is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American College of Chest Physicians, and is currently serving as president designate of the latter. He is a member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgery and International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. He has been listed in ""Best Doctors in America"" for many years and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.". Dr. Howington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Endoscopy, and Mastectomy.

As a physician, Dr. Wu strives to provide her patients with not just medical advice, but also emotional, social and spiritual support that is individualized to their needs. She strives to gain her patients trust and provide the best care she can, as she helps them fight illness and preserve dignity. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Jacob Mathew, MD is a fellowship trained, board-certified hematologist/oncologist who believes we are born with essential dignity and his goal is to preserve that dignity, at times using his medical knowledge and at other times just being there for his fellow man. Dr. Mathew believes that the practice of medicine should be evidence-based while simultaneously incorporating the art of medicine. To him, the art of medicine means he needs to be the advocate for his patients. He also hopes to empower his patients to play a pivotal role in their medical care and decision making by teaching them at least the basics of their disease. Dr. Mathew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Osteotomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Lavanya Sundararajan, MD, is a hematologist and oncologist with a special interest in oncological tumors and benign blood disorders. She loves the challenge that these different diseases pose and staying current with all the treatment options.The nature and complexities of the many kinds of cancer, the cutting-edge research and constantly evolving treatment options, and, most importantly, the chance to make a difference that is life-changing and long-standing for patients is the reason she chose to become an oncologist. The deep bond that the oncologist shares with his or her patients and their families is a very moving and rewarding experience for Dr. Sundararajan.Dr. Sundararajan has a curious, affectionate and adventurous 10-year-old son that is the center of her universe. To stay grounded and to continue to appreciate the beauty of life, she enjoys cooking, traveling, exercising, and travel and food writing in her time outside of the clinic. Dr. Sundararajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Dehydration, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Severe Congenital Neutropenia.

Jorge Chaves is an Oncologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Chaves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Dehydration, and Lynch Syndrome. Dr. Chaves is currently accepting new patients.

Yolanda Tseng is a Radiation Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Tseng has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Glioblastoma, Ependymoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes. Dr. Tseng is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Chick is an Interventional Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are SVC Obstruction, Chylous Ascites, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, and Liver Embolization.