Overview
David Nelson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington.
Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
1135 116th Ave NE Ste 605, Bellevue, WA 98004
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.
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
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.
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. David Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Nelson by calling their office at 425-454-8161. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Nelson a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Nelson is classified as an Advanced expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. David Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. David Nelson is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. David Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. David Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Group Health Cooperative. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-454-8161 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
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Collapsed LungDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.