Overview
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 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
Dr. Hubka is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hubka is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
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 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Farivar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Farivar is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Heart And Vascular Institute
Dr. Lehr is a perennial Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Lehr is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lehr is board certified in Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Lehr is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Louie most recently received the 2024 Thoracic Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple consecutive years. Philosophy of care: Dr. Louie’s practice involves all aspects of general thoracic surgery including the lung, esophagus, stomach and mediastinum. He has particular interests in minimally invasive surgery that involves the use of laparoscopy, robotics and endoscopy for both cancer and non-cancerous diseases. He believes that care is about helping patients and their families understand their illness and guiding them in selecting treatment that is appropriate and individualized for the patient at his or her stage of life. Dr. Louie is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Louie is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Louie is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michal (. Hubka
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michal (. Hubka?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michal (. Hubka by calling their office at 206-624-1144. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michal (. Hubka a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michal (. Hubka 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. Michal (. Hubka specialize in?
While Dr. Michal (. Hubka is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic 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. Michal (. Hubka accept my insurance?
Dr. Michal (. Hubka accepts most major insurance plans, including Cambia Health Solutions and Medicare. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-624-1144 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
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Hubka isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Hubka isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Collapsed LungDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- GastrostomyDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- MesotheliomaDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Hubka isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Fryns SyndromeDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Fryns Syndrome.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- ParathyroidectomyDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroidectomy.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- PTEN Hamartoma Tumor SyndromeDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- ThymectomyDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Thymectomy.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Hubka isExperienced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.