Overview
Christopher Ryan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington.
His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles.
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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.
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 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, 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.
Swedish Heart And Vascular Institute
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.
Heart Institute At UW Medical Center – Montlake
Gabriel Aldea is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Aldea is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Aldea is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher T. Ryan
Is Dr. Christopher T. Ryan a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher T. Ryan is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Christopher T. Ryan specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher T. Ryan is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Christopher T. Ryan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher T. Ryan has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher T. Ryan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher T. Ryan accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher T. Ryan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly 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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- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Ryan isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Ryan isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Ryan isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Ryan isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Ryan isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.