Joel M. Sternbach
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Joel M. Sternbach

Thoracic Surgery
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
5
conditions
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Lung Nodules, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Sternbach is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sternbach is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

MD, Tufts University School Of Medicine, Boston - 2011

Residency

General Surgery, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago - 2018

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle - 2020

Hospital Affiliations

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

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 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

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