John Van Taunay
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions

Overview

John Van Taunay, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with special interest in lipid management, cardiomyopathy and early detection of coronary artery disease. Dr. Van Taunay is approachable and believes in open communication. Recognizing that every patient is unique, he individualizes treatment plans to create positive outcomes and trust.Dr. Van Taunay is a member of the American College of Physicians. He received an outstanding leadership and mentoring award during his fellowship, and most recently worked as a cardiology hospitalist and clinical instructor at the University of Washington.Outside of work, Dr. Van Taunay enjoys gardening, cooking and hiking with his wife and  two daughters.

Dr. Van Taunay is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Brugada Syndrome, Short QT Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Splenectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

St. George's University, College Of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies

Residency

Internal Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WA

Board Certifications

Certification Board Of Cardiac CT
Certification Board Of Nuclear Cardiology
American Board Of Echocardiography
American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Cardiovascular Disease, University of San Francisco, Fresno, CA

Hospital Affiliations

St Elizabeth Hospital
St Joseph Medical Center
St Francis Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • 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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Lifewise

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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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
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Locations

Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates at St. Francis
34509 9th Ave S, Suite 304, Federal Way, WA 98003

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. John Van Taunay

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Is Dr. John Van Taunay a top-rated expert for Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Van Taunay is classified as an Advanced expert for Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), 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 Van Taunay specialize in?

While Dr. John Van Taunay is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Brugada Syndrome, and Short QT Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. John Van Taunay participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John Van Taunay has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). You can view a list of Dr. John Van Taunay's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John Van Taunay accept my insurance?

Dr. John Van Taunay accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-939-1230 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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