Overview
John Kuckelman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Olympia, Washington.
His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 64 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kuckelman is currently accepting new patients.
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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 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, 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.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Donald Low is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Low is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Low is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Heart And Vascular Institute
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. John P. Kuckelman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John P. Kuckelman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John P. Kuckelman by calling their office at 360-493-4510. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John P. Kuckelman a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John P. Kuckelman is classified as an Experienced expert for Lung Cancer, 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. John P. Kuckelman specialize in?
While Dr. John P. Kuckelman is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Lung Nodules. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. John P. Kuckelman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John P. Kuckelman has published 64 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. John P. Kuckelman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John P. Kuckelman accept my insurance?
Dr. John P. Kuckelman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 360-493-4510 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
- Experienced
- Collapsed LungDr. Kuckelman isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EndoscopyDr. Kuckelman isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Kuckelman isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Kuckelman isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Lung CancerDr. Kuckelman isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Kuckelman isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- MesotheliomaDr. Kuckelman isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- PleurisyDr. Kuckelman isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Kuckelman isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Kuckelman isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.

