Thomas Mitchell
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions

Overview

Thomas Mitchell, MD, FACS, MHA, is a surgical intensivist specializing in trauma, burn surgery and acute care surgery. He is dual board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. Areas of expertise include acute trauma, thermal and electrical injuries; gall bladder, appendix and ventral hernia surgery; small bowel obstruction surgery; and tracheostomy/percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). Dr. Mitchell takes advantage of the breadth of multidisciplinary care to achieve the highest quality of life for each patient. His approach is calming, friendly and direct.Dr. Mitchell is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He served as a chief medical officer and general surgeon in the United States Army.Away from work, Dr. Mitchell enjoys running, polo and riding horses.

Dr. Mitchell is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Ear Barotrauma, Calciphylaxis, and Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.

Dr. Mitchell is board certified in Surgery Critical Care, American Board Of Surgery and General Surgery, American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine, Miami, FL

Residency

General Surgery, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

General Practice in VA

Board Certifications

Surgery Critical Care, American Board Of Surgery
General Surgery, American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Surgical Critical Care, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA; Burn Surgery, United States Army Institute of Surgical Research, Fort Sam Houston, TX

Hospital Affiliations

University Medical Center
St Joseph Medical Center
St Anthony Hospital

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
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Emergency and Trauma Care in Tacoma: St. Joseph Medical Center
1717 South J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas Mitchell

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas Mitchell by calling their office at 253-426-4101. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Thomas Mitchell a top-rated expert for Ogilvie Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas Mitchell is classified as an Advanced expert for Ogilvie Syndrome, 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. Thomas Mitchell specialize in?

While Dr. Thomas Mitchell is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ogilvie Syndrome, Ear Barotrauma, and Calciphylaxis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Thomas Mitchell accept my insurance?

Dr. Thomas Mitchell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cambia Health Solutions. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-426-4101 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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