Overview
Kai Engstad is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma,, Washington.
Dr. Engstad is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Collapsed Lung, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
Dr. Engstad is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
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Locations
419 S L St, Tacoma,, WA 98405
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kai E. Engstad
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kai E. Engstad?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kai E. Engstad by calling their office at 253-403-7257. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kai E. Engstad a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kai E. Engstad is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, 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. Kai E. Engstad specialize in?
While Dr. Kai E. Engstad is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Collapsed Lung. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Kai E. Engstad accept my insurance?
Dr. Kai E. Engstad accepts most major insurance plans, including BridgeSpan and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-403-7257 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
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Engstad isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- Collapsed LungDr. Engstad isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Lung CancerDr. Engstad isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Experienced
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- MesotheliomaDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Pleural EffusionDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- PneumomediastinumDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Pneumomediastinum.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Subcutaneous EmphysemaDr. Engstad isExperienced. Learn about Subcutaneous Emphysema.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)