Overview
Gautam Velamoor, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with special medical interest in aortic surgery, cardiac surgery, aortic valve replacement, and mitral valve repair and replacement. His areas of expertise include adult cardiac surgery, coronary bypass surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and replacement, and aortic surgery.Dr. Velamoor enjoys the positive, life-altering nature of cardiac surgery. He feels good communication is vital as patient's weigh their treatment choices and take charge of their own health.Dr. Velamoor is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American Medical Association. Formerly Section Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. Velamoor now serves as Director of Surgical and Perioperative Quality, and Surgical Director of the Structural Heart Program at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He has been named a Top Doctor withSeattle MetropolitanandSeattlemagazines consecutively since 2013.Away from work, Dr. Velamoor enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf and traveling.
Dr. Velamoor is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Dr. Velamoor is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Velamoor is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
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 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. Gautam R. Velamoor
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gautam R. Velamoor?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gautam R. Velamoor by calling their office at 206-624-1144. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gautam R. Velamoor a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gautam R. Velamoor is classified as an Distinguished 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. Gautam R. Velamoor specialize in?
While Dr. Gautam R. Velamoor is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Gautam R. Velamoor participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gautam R. Velamoor has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Gautam R. Velamoor's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gautam R. Velamoor accept my insurance?
Dr. Gautam R. Velamoor accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-624-1144 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Velamoor isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Velamoor isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Velamoor isAdvanced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Velamoor isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Velamoor isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Velamoor isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Supravalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Velamoor isAdvanced. Learn about Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Velamoor isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Velamoor isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Velamoor isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Velamoor isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Collapsed LungDr. Velamoor isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Velamoor isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.