Nicholas Sich
Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

Dr. Nicholas Sich

Surgical Oncology
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 105 & 112, 
Tacoma, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 105 & 112, 
Tacoma, WA 
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Overview

Nicholas Sich, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and complex general surgical oncology. His areas of expertise include pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, upper and lower gastrointestinal cancer, advanced gynecologic cancer, melanoma, sarcoma and metastatic cancer. He performs minimally invasive and robotic cancer surgery.Dr. Sich strives to ensure his patients retain a sense of control over their care by working as an equal partner throughout their cancer journey. He emphasizes open and honest communication, works to understand his patients’ priorities and keep those at the center of their treatment plans, and strives to maintain his patients’ dignity. Dr. Sich eschews the formality of the traditional doctor-patient approach for one that is more informal and relaxed.Dr. Sich is a Fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology (FSSO) and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association.Dr. Sich is driven to advance cancer care in his community and minimize barriers to treatment. In his free time, he enjoys building and renovating homes with his wife and father as a hobby, along with spending time with his two children.Conditions and Procedures:Advanced gynecologic cancerCRS/HIPEC (Cytoreductive surgery/Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)Liver cancerMelanomaMetastatic cancerMinimally invasive/robotic cancer surgeryPancreatic cancerSarcomaUpper and lower GI malignancy.

Dr. Sich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Umbilical Hernia.

Graduate Institution
University Of Nevada, Reno, Nevada
Residency
General Surgery, Abington-Jefferson Health, Abington, PA
Specialties
Surgical Oncology
Licenses
Surgery in WA
Fellowships
Complex General Surgical Oncology, Aurora Health, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
Hospital Affiliations
Harrison Medical Center
St Joseph Medical Center
St Clare Hospital
St Anthony Hospital
St Francis Community Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Wellcare
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Locations

Franciscan Surgical Associates at St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 105 & 112, Tacoma, WA 98405
Call: 253-552-1200

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.


4 Total Publications

Open cholecystectomy via liver evisceration with a history of neonatal malrotation and omphalocele.
Open cholecystectomy via liver evisceration with a history of neonatal malrotation and omphalocele.
Journal: BMJ case reports
Published: November 26, 2025
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