Overview
Gabriel Aldea is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Aldea is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 88 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
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.
4 Clinical Trials
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 top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Misho Hubka, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon. His special medical interests include Robotic and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), lung cancer surgery, esophageal cancer surgery, and complex surgery for benign and malignant disease of the lung, chest wall, esophagus and mediastinum.Dr. Hubka is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, STS Patient Safety Workforce and Western Thoracic Surgical Association. He was named a Top Doctor by Seattle Met Magazine in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Dr. Hubka is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Lehr is a perennial Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Lehr is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gabriel Aldea
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gabriel Aldea?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gabriel Aldea by calling their office at 206-829-4211. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gabriel Aldea a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gabriel Aldea is classified as an Elite 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. Gabriel Aldea specialize in?
While Dr. Gabriel Aldea is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Gabriel Aldea participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gabriel Aldea has published 88 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Gabriel Aldea's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gabriel Aldea accept my insurance?
Dr. Gabriel Aldea accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and PacificSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-829-4211 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
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Aldea isElite. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Distinguished
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Aldea isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Aldea isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Aldea isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Aldea isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Aldea isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Aldea isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Aldea isAdvanced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Aldea isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Aldea isAdvanced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Aldea isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Supravalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Aldea isAdvanced. Learn about Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Aldea isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Aldea isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- EmbolectomyDr. Aldea isExperienced. Learn about Embolectomy.
- EndocarditisDr. Aldea isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- GastrostomyDr. Aldea isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Aldea isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.