Madhankumar Kuppusamy
Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Madha Kuppusamy, MD, specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery; benign and malignant disease of the lungs and esophagus; mediastinum and chest wall surgery including deformity correction and reconstructive surgery; lung cancer; and esophageal cancer.

Dr. Kuppusamy is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India - 1997

Residency

General & Cardiothoracic Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK - 2004,2008

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in WA

Board Certifications

Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons, Glasgow, UK

Fellowships

Thoracoesophageal Surgery, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, -; Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust, London, UK - 2008,2010,2014

Hospital Affiliations

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
PacificSource
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO

Locations

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

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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How do I make an appointment with Dr. Madhankumar Kuppusamy?

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Is Dr. Madhankumar Kuppusamy a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Madhankumar Kuppusamy is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hiatal Hernia, 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. Madhankumar Kuppusamy specialize in?

While Dr. Madhankumar Kuppusamy is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Madhankumar Kuppusamy participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Madhankumar Kuppusamy has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Madhankumar Kuppusamy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Madhankumar Kuppusamy accept my insurance?

Dr. Madhankumar Kuppusamy accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and PacificSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-624-1144 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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