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 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Thymectomy.
Dr. White is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 4543, Issaquah, WA 98029
Additional Areas of Focus
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.
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 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, 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.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Donald Low is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Low is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
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 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Louie is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Louie is currently accepting new patients.
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 20 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.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- 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.
- Lung CancerDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- ThymectomyDr. White isExperienced. Learn about Thymectomy.