Overview
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 highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 156 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Louie 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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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 top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
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 highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Donald Low is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Low is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian E. Louie
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian E. Louie?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian E. Louie 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. Brian E. Louie a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian E. Louie 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. Brian E. Louie specialize in?
While Dr. Brian E. Louie is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Achalasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Brian E. Louie participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian E. Louie has published 156 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Brian E. Louie's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian E. Louie accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian E. Louie accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Louie isElite. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Distinguished
- AchalasiaDr. Louie isDistinguished. Learn about Achalasia.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Louie isDistinguished. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Louie isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Louie isDistinguished. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Louie isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. Louie isDistinguished. Learn about Esophagitis.
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- Esophageal CancerDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Lung CancerDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
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- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Louie isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Collapsed LungDr. Louie isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Louie isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Louie isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- GastrectomyDr. Louie isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.