Overview
Luis Santamarina is a Thoracic Surgeon in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Santamarina is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Santamarina is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Luis F. Santamarina
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Luis F. Santamarina?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Luis F. Santamarina 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. Luis F. Santamarina a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Luis F. Santamarina is classified as an Advanced expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. Luis F. Santamarina specialize in?
While Dr. Luis F. Santamarina is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Luis F. Santamarina accept my insurance?
Dr. Luis F. Santamarina accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. 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
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Santamarina isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Santamarina isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Santamarina isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Santamarina isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Santamarina isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Santamarina isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Santamarina isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Santamarina isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Santamarina isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Santamarina isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.

