Overview
Ralph Aye is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Aye is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Aye is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 73 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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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. Ralph W. Aye
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ralph W. Aye?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ralph W. Aye by calling their office at 425-313-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ralph W. Aye a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ralph W. Aye is classified as an Elite 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. Ralph W. Aye specialize in?
While Dr. Ralph W. Aye is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Ralph W. Aye participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ralph W. Aye has published 73 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Ralph W. Aye's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ralph W. Aye accept my insurance?
Dr. Ralph W. Aye accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-313-4000 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
- Elite
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Aye isElite. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Distinguished
- AchalasiaDr. Aye isDistinguished. Learn about Achalasia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Aye isDistinguished. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EsophagitisDr. Aye isDistinguished. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HerniaDr. Aye isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Aye isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- EndoscopyDr. Aye isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastroparesisDr. Aye isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Lung CancerDr. Aye isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Aye isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Collapsed LungDr. Aye isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Aye isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Aye isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Aye isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- GastrostomyDr. Aye isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.