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 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Louie is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Louie is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 4543, Issaquah, WA 98029
7315 212th Street Southwest, Suite 205, Edmonds, WA 98026
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Additional Areas of Focus
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.
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
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. Dr. Farivar is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Donald Low is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Low is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Swedish Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Lehr is a perennial Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Lehr is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lehr is board certified in Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Lehr is currently accepting new patients.
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, Hernia Surgery, and Diaphragmatic Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
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.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Louie isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- HerniaDr. Louie isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- EndoscopyDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- EsophagitisDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Lung CancerDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Experienced
- 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.
- EmphysemaDr. Louie isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Louie isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.