Overview
Dr. White is recognized as a Seattle Top Doctor and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Met Top Doc Award for Thoracic Surgery. Dr. White is a fellowship-trained thoracic surgeon who cares for patients within all aspects of general thoracic surgery. He believes that surgery is only one facet of a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan. He has a particular interest in using minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic, video assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) and robotic assisted surgery, but stresses that each operation is tailored for the individual patient to strive for optimal results and safety.
Dr. White is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Thymectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. White has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Donald Low is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Low is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter T. White
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter T. White?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter T. White by calling their office at 206-215-6800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter T. White a top-rated expert for Hernia Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter T. White is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia Surgery, 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. Peter T. White specialize in?
While Dr. Peter T. White is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia Surgery, Hiatal Hernia, and Diaphragmatic Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Peter T. White participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter T. White has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Peter T. White's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter T. White accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter T. White accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-215-6800 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
- Hernia SurgeryDr. White isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. White isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. White isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. White isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- HerniaDr. White isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Lung CancerDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.