Eugene S. Cho
Expertise in
17
conditions

Dr. Eugene S. Cho

General Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 105 & 112, 
Tacoma, WA 
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Expertise in
17
conditions
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 105 & 112, 
Tacoma, WA 
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Overview

Eugene Cho, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in laparoscopic procedures, with special interest in surgery for heartburn, hernias, gallstones, spleen and adrenal problems. Drawn to medicine for the ability to help others, Dr. Cho believes the most important aspect of care is educating his patients about their health problem and treatment options.Dr. Cho is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and many others.

Dr. Cho is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Residency
William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Hospital Affiliations
St Joseph Medical Center
St Anthony Hospital
St Clare Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Franciscan Surgical Associates at St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 105 & 112, Tacoma, WA 98405
Call: 253-552-1200

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.


1 Total Publications

SAGES and EAES recommendations for minimally invasive surgery during COVID-19 pandemic.
SAGES and EAES recommendations for minimally invasive surgery during COVID-19 pandemic.
Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published: April 09, 2020
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    • Gallbladder Disease
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    • Hernia
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    • Adiposis Dolorosa
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    • Biliary Dyskinesia
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