Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
Multicare Center For Weight Loss & Wellness-Tacoma
2202 S Cedar St Ste 200, 
Tacoma, WA 

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.

Specialties

Bariatric Medicine

Licenses

Surgery in WA

Hospital Affiliations

Capital Medical Center
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Amharic
Hebrew
Oromo
Russian

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PacificSource
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Multicare Center For Weight Loss & Wellness-Tacoma
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.

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