Michael S. Mulligan
Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Michael S. Mulligan

Thoracic Surgery
1660 S Columbia Way, S-00-C&PO, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
14
conditions
1660 S Columbia Way, S-00-C&PO, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Dr. Mulligan is a UW professor of cardiothoracic surgery and the director of the Lung Transplant Program and the Advanced Lung Disease Surgery Program. He is clinically busy in lung transplantation and lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS). He also is the surgeon in the Pacific Northwest who performs pulmonary endarterectomies for chronic pulmonary embolic disease. In addition, Dr. Mulligan directs the Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Program. He performs a range of lung cancer resections regularly. He is considered a national expert in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy and leads regional and national courses on the subject. He also has considerable experience in the management of esophageal cancer. Patient Care Philosophy: Do your best for every patient. Treat them the way you would like yourself or your family to be treated. Do everything you can to improve their lives. Scope Of Care: Lung cancer, esophageal cancer, benign and malignant thoracic diseases and end-stage lung disease. Research Interests He has won local and national teaching awards and runs an NIH-funded laboratory. His areas of scientific investigation include the mechanisms of acute lung injury following lung transplantation and the regulation of tolerance in long-term lung graft acceptance. Teaching Interests He has been the recipient of the John K. Stevenson Award for excellence in resident education. Most recently, he won the McGoon Award, which is given to a cardiothoracic surgeon who exemplifies outstanding teaching and mentorship in the United States. Other Interests Personal: family, water skiing, snow skiing, and fitness Clinical: Cardiovascular surgery, lung and heart-lung transplantation, lung-volume reduction surgery, pulmonary thrombo-endarterectomy, and benign and malignant lung and esophageal disease.

Dr. Mulligan is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 86 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Mulligan is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in WA

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Washington Medical Ctr
Affiliated Community Providers

Languages Spoken

English
Castilian
Filipino
German
Hindi
Spanish

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

VA Puget Sound Health Care System
1660 S Columbia Way, S-00-C&PO, Seattle, WA 98108

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Novel Lung Trial: Normothermic Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion (Evlp) As An Assessment Of Extended/Marginal Donor Lungs
Novel Lung Trial: Normothermic Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion (Evlp) As An Assessment Of Extended/Marginal Donor Lungs
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: March 07, 2018
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

86 Total Publications

Lung Transplant for Stage IV NSCLC-A Promising Intervention in a Scarce-Resource Environment.
Lung Transplant for Stage IV NSCLC-A Promising Intervention in a Scarce-Resource Environment.
Journal: JAMA surgery
Published: August 11, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael S. Mulligan

Is Dr. Michael S. Mulligan a top-rated expert for Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael S. Mulligan is classified as an Advanced expert for Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), 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 S. Mulligan specialize in?

While Dr. Michael S. Mulligan is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Pleurisy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Michael S. Mulligan participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michael S. Mulligan has published 86 articles and abstracts on conditions like Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID). You can view a list of Dr. Michael S. Mulligan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michael S. Mulligan accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael S. Mulligan accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and PacificSource. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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