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.
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Locations
1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104
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.
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.
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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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexander S. Farivar has published 85 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander S. Farivar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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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- Elite
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Farivar isElite. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- HerniaDr. Farivar isElite. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Farivar isElite. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Farivar isElite. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Distinguished
- AchalasiaDr. Farivar isDistinguished. Learn about Achalasia.
- EndoscopyDr. Farivar isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Farivar isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Advanced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Farivar isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EsophagitisDr. Farivar isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Lung CancerDr. Farivar isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Farivar isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Farivar isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Farivar isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Farivar isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Farivar isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Collapsed LungDr. Farivar isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Farivar isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Farivar isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Farivar isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.