Alexander S. Farivar
Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Alexander S. Farivar

Thoracic Surgery
1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
15
conditions
1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

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 highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Farivar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 85 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Farivar is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Boston University School Of Medicine , 1999

Residency

University of Washington School of Medicine , 2007

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery

Fellowships

Brigham and Womens HospitalHarvard , 2009
University of Washington School of Medicine , 2005

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill
Swedish Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
PacificSource
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Prominence Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104
Other Locations
Swedish First Hill
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Farivar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Empyema
Esophageal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Pectus Carinatum
Myasthenia Gravis
Mesothelioma
Hiatal Hernia
Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
Liposarcoma
Mediastinitis
Obesity
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Gastrectomy
Endoscopy
Subglottic Stenosis
Thymectomy
Pectus Excavatum
Stomach Cancer
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander S. Farivar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander S. Farivar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander S. Farivar by calling their office at 206-215-6800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Alexander S. Farivar a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander S. Farivar 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. Alexander S. Farivar specialize in?

While Dr. Alexander S. Farivar is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Alexander S. Farivar accept my insurance?

Dr. Alexander S. Farivar accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-215-6800 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.

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