Overview
Craig R. Hampton, MD, FACS, is board certified in general and cardiothoracic surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Hampton has published numerous related topics including stentless aortic valve replacement andmitral valve repair.After finishing medical school at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Dr. Hampton performed residencies in general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and served as chief surgical resident at the University of Washington in Seattle. He also earned an NIH-funded research fellowship in cardiovascular surgery. Prior to joining St. Joseph Cardiothoracic Surgeons in 2010, Dr. Hampton practiced cardiac surgery at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.Dr. Hampton is interested in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery including aortic root pathology, aortic surgery, arrhythmia surgery, coronary surgery, and valve repairs and replacements.
Dr. Hampton is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
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1802 S Yakima Ave, Suite 102, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Craig R. Hampton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Craig R. Hampton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Craig R. Hampton by calling their office at 253-272-7777. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Craig R. Hampton a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig R. Hampton is classified as an Advanced expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. Craig R. Hampton specialize in?
While Dr. Craig R. Hampton is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Mitral Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Craig R. Hampton accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig R. Hampton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cambia Health Solutions. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-272-7777 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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- Atrial MyxomaDr. Hampton isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Hampton isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TumorDr. Hampton isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Hampton isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Hampton isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Hampton isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Experienced
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic DissectionDr. Hampton isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Hampton isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Hampton isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Hampton isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Hampton isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.