The 20 Best Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Tacoma, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates At St. Joseph

    1802 S Yakima Ave, Suite 102, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinal Tumor, Collapsed Lung, Esophageal Perforation, Mediastinitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cuadrado is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Cuadrado is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    Franciscan Vascular Associates At St. Joseph

    1802 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 204, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Amit Kainth, MD, brings his kind and caring demeanor down to Washington. Double board certified by the American Board of Surgery,  Dr. Kainth has particular interest in open and endovascular surgery for cardiovascular disease, thoracic and abdominal aortic disease, and peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Kainth is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) and has published peer-reviewed articles on aortic reinterventions, traumatic aortic injuries and popliteal aneurysm repair. He sees patients age 16 and older.Dr. Kainth has achieved Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) Initiate Status. He is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, and Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Society.Clinical Interests:Arteriovenous accessCarotid endarterectomyOpen and endovascular repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic dissection and aneurysmThoracic outlet syndromeTranscarotid artery revascularization (TCAR). Dr. Kainth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Kainth is board certified in Vascular Surgery, American Board Of Surgery and General Surgery, Americal Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kainth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

    EMA Of Puget Sound, PS

    3315 S 23rd Street, Suite 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Saeed is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Brachial Plexopathy and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Dr. Saeed is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Saeed is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

    Franciscan Neurology Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Duong, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and ALS Medical Director with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Dr. Duong welcomes the opportunity to help people and the quest for lifelong learning that his profession provides. Dr. Duong's mission is to inform and educate his patients about the condition(s) causing their symptoms, to provide choices for treatment and management, and, in a partnership facilitating shared decision-making, to arrive at the best course of management.Dr. Duong is a member of the American Academy of Neurology; American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine; and American Medical Association.Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. Dr. Duong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Duong is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Subspecialty In Neuromuscular Medicine and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Duong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    Franciscan Vascular Associates At St. Joseph

    1802 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 204, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hao Vu, MD is a vascular surgeon who holds a deeply founded belief in team-oriented patient care. This belief is etched with compassion, grace and rapport among the patient, physician and staff. Dr. Vu encompasses a team approach to patient communication so patients may understand the condition and treatment options available to them. Cohesive and considerate care is a the heart of Dr. Vu's practice.Dr. Vu specializes in endovascular diagnostics and treatment of peripheral vascular disease (PVD), or conditions that affect the circulatory system (blood vessels). Treatment is offered by a noninvasive procedural approach and in some cases by open repair.Diseases and conditions treated by Dr. Vu include:Carotid artery stenosis and subclavian artery stenosisAbdominal aortic aneurysmsRenovascular arterial diseaseMesenteric and celiac artery stenosisVascular access for long term hemodialysis (arteriovenous fistula placement)Peripheral arterial disease of the lower extremitiesTreatment options for vascular disease provided by Dr. Vu include:Peripheral angiograms with possible need for further interventionCarotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stentingAbdominal aortic aneurysm repairArteriovenous fistula placementLower extremity angioplasty, stenting, endarterectomy and arterial bypass procedures. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Vu is board certified in Registered Physician In Vascular Interpretation and Vascular Surgery, American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Vu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

    Franciscan Spine Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 4th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Swedarsky, DO, is a board-certified physiatrist who cares for adults with musculoskeletal disorders. As an osteopathic physician, he approaches each patient as a combination of body and mind. He strives to partner with his patients and assist them to take a critical role in their own care and well-being. For the control of acute and chronic pain, he draws from multiple modalities ranging from physical therapy and injections, to complementary medicine and surgery. Each program is tailored to the patient, not to the diagnosis.Dr. Swedarsky has a strong formal education in electrodiagnostic testing and the use of ultrasound. He also has training in the neurophysiology of pain and practices osteopathic manipulation.Dr. Swedarsky is a veteran who served as a physician for wounded warriors, family members and veterans. After completing his residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he was transferred to Joint-Base Lewis McChord, where he completed his military service obligation as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. Dr. Swedarsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, and Serotonin Syndrome. Dr. Swedarsky is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Swedarsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    Franciscan Vascular Associates At St. Joseph

    1802 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 204, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Felix Vladimir, MD, provides high-quality, personalized care for adult vascular patients, with an emphasis on treating patients as if they were his own family. Areas of particular interest include complex aortic pathology, carotid disease and atherosclerotic disease.Dr. Vladimir is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery and International College of Angiology. Dr. Vladimir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Necrosis, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Vladimir is board certified in Vascular Surgery. Dr. Vladimir is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Orthopedics

    Franciscan Orthopedic Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 4th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Shah, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty in hand surgery. Dr. Shah believes communication and education are key to caring for patients effectively. He listens to the concerns of his patients and, together, formulates a treatment plan. His practice is innovative, focusing on constantly improving and adapting new techniques to better patient care. He relies on patient-oriented problem-solving to elucidate medical mysteries and enhance perspective.Dr. Shah has a biomedical engineering background and has interest in the latest technological advances of the orthopedic field. He performs stitchless, minimally invasive endoscopic carpal tunnel release as well as complex hand and wrist surgeries. He also offers the latest shoulder and wrist arthroscopy techniques including rotator cuff repair, along with custom shoulder replacement with preoperative 3D CT planning.Away from work, he enjoys basketball, swimming, hiking and sightseeing. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Synovitis. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, Subspecialty In Surgery Of The Hand. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    Franciscan Vascular Associates At St. Joseph

    1802 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 204, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Lithuanian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daiva Nevidomskyte, MD, is a board-certified vascular surgeon providing broad spectrum specialty care to adults. Dr. Nevidomskyte holds special medical interest in clinical research on congenital vascular malformations, gender outcomes and disparities, and the care of women in vascular surgery. She believes in building connections with her patients and developing strong partnerships that not only enable recovery from complex operations, but also encourage important lifestyle changes, such as smoking cessation, exercise and proper nutrition. She enjoys treating the whole patient and being a long-term part of her patients' lives.Passionate about mentoring surgery students, Dr. Nevidomskyte teaches at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University. She is a member of the Pacific Northwest Vascular Society, Society for Vascular Surgery, and Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society.Away from work, she enjoys skiing, hiking and traveling with her family and dog. Dr. Nevidomskyte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Nevidomskyte is board certified in Vascular Surgery, American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Nevidomskyte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Orthopedics

    Proliance Surgeons

    7308 Bridgeport Way W, Suite 201, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Thomas is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Thomas is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

    Proliance Surgeons

    7308 Bridgeport Way W, Suite 201, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julian Arroyo is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Arroyo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Arroyo is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Arroyo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

    Proliance Surgeons

    7308 Bridgeport Way W, Suite 201, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Spencer Coray is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Coray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Coray is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Coray is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

    Proliance Surgeons

    2727 Hollycroft St Suite #410, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Jenkins is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jenkins is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Jenkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

    Proliance Surgeons

    2727 Hollycroft St Suite #410, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Heffernan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Heffernan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Heffernan is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Heffernan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Orthopedics

    Tacoma Medical Center

    209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Kawasaki is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kawasaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    Franciscan Vascular Associates At St. Joseph

    1802 Yakima Ave Ste 204, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allen Rubin is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    Franciscan Health System

    1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Baiya Krishnadasan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Krishnadasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Clinic On Pt. Fosdick

    4700 Pt. Fosdick Drive NW, Suite 202 & 203, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachelle Guinto, MD, provides complete family medical care for all ages, with special interest in women's health and geriatric care. Dr. Guinto believes in the value of listening to her patients and building relationships with them to provide the best care possible. Dr. Guinto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Scoliosis, Sciatica, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Guinto is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Orthopedics

    Franciscan Neurosurgery Associates At St. Anthony

    11511 Canterwood Blvd NW, Suite 205, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerry Du, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon with diverse training in spine surgery, from nonoperative management options, to minimally invasive surgery for issues such as herniated disks, to large spinal deformities. He also has extensive experience managing spine trauma and spine oncology. Dr. Du's approach is to offer the least invasive methods possible to treat a patient’s condition and provide optimal outcomes. He has trained under world experts in minimally invasive, evidence-based spine surgery techniques that decrease pain, incision length and blood loss. He stresses shared decision-making, open communication and surgical safety.Dr. Du is a member of multiple spine and orthopedic societies. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers on topics such as disk replacement, robotics and safety in spine surgery. He has presented at nearly 100 national and international conferences, and has received multiple awards for his clinical and research accomplishments.Conditions and Procedures:Cervical disc replacementCervical spine conditionsDisk replacementHerniated diskFusionLaminectomyLaminoplastyLumbar spine conditionsMinimally invasive ambulatory lumbar fusionsMinimally invasive lumbar decompressionMinimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomyMinimally invasive spine surgeryMotion preservation surgeryMyelopathyRadiculopathySciaticaScoliosis. Dr. Du is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Du is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Orthopedics

    Proliance Surgeons

    Bonney Lake, WA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendy Heusch is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Heusch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Heusch is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?

    Thoracic outlet syndrome is a rare condition that involves:

    • Pain in the neck and shoulder
    • Numbness and tingling of the fingers
    • A weak grip
    • Swelling of the affected limb
    • Coldness of the affected limb

    The thoracic outlet is the area between the ribcage and collarbone.

    When should I see a Thoracic Outlet Syndrome doctor near Tacoma, 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 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome doctor near Tacoma, 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 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome doctors near Tacoma, 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 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome doctors near Tacoma, 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 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome doctor near Tacoma, 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 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 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 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome doctor near Tacoma, 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 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 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 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 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 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 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 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 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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