Overview
James Sebesta is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington.
Dr. Sebesta is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sebesta is currently accepting new patients.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
2202 S Cedar St Ste 200, Tacoma, WA 98405
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James A. Sebesta
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James A. Sebesta?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James A. Sebesta by calling their office at 253-301-5280. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James A. Sebesta a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James A. Sebesta is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, 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. James A. Sebesta specialize in?
While Dr. James A. Sebesta is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. James A. Sebesta participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James A. Sebesta has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. James A. Sebesta's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James A. Sebesta accept my insurance?
Dr. James A. Sebesta accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-301-5280 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
- Distinguished
- ObesityDr. Sebesta isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Advanced
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Sebesta isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Sebesta isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- EndoscopyDr. Sebesta isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Sebesta isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Sebesta isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.


