Overview
Joel Sternbach, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of benign and malignant conditions of the lung, esophagus, mediastinum, pleura and chest wall. He offers surgical solutions for esophageal motility disorders and reflux disease (GERD), and performs robotic and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
Dr. Sternbach is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Lung Nodules, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Donald Low is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Low is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel M. Sternbach
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel M. Sternbach?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel M. Sternbach 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. Joel M. Sternbach a top-rated expert for Achalasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel M. Sternbach is classified as an Distinguished expert for Achalasia, 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. Joel M. Sternbach specialize in?
While Dr. Joel M. Sternbach is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Achalasia, Lung Nodules, and Hiatal Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Joel M. Sternbach participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joel M. Sternbach has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Achalasia. You can view a list of Dr. Joel M. Sternbach's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joel M. Sternbach accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel M. Sternbach 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
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
- AchalasiaDr. Sternbach isDistinguished. Learn about Achalasia.
- Advanced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Sternbach isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- HerniaDr. Sternbach isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Sternbach isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Lung NodulesDr. Sternbach isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Experienced
- Collapsed LungDr. Sternbach isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Sternbach isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Sternbach isExperienced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Sternbach isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Sternbach isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Sternbach isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.