Overview
Michael Meyer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Meyer is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
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Locations
419 S L St, Tacoma, WA 98405
1801 16th St, Greeley, CO 80631
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.
Ralph Aye is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Aye is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Aye is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Meyer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Meyer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Meyer 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. Michael Meyer a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Meyer is classified as an Advanced 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. Michael Meyer specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Meyer is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael Meyer accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Meyer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna 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
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Meyer isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Meyer isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Meyer isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Meyer isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Collapsed LungDr. Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Lung CancerDr. Meyer isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.

