Peter T. White
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Peter T. White

Thoracic Surgery
1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral required
Expertise in
6
conditions
1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, 
Seattle, WA 

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.

Graduate Institution

University Of Michigan Medical School , 2011

Residency

University of Michigan Medical School , 2018

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery

Fellowships

The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio , 2020

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Issaquah
Swedish Medical Center
Olympic Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Prominence Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104
Other Locations
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - Issaquah
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.

Empyema
Esophageal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Pectus Carinatum
Myasthenia Gravis
Mesothelioma
Hiatal Hernia
Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
Liposarcoma
Mediastinitis
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Gastrectomy
Endoscopy
Subglottic Stenosis
Thymectomy
Pectus Excavatum
Stomach Cancer
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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 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.

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