Thomas Schleichert
Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions
11311 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 309, 
Lakewood, WA 

Overview

Thomas Schleichert, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon who provides safe, high quality patient care. Understanding that surgery can be a stressful and intimidating event, he strives to ease these sentiments by building a trusting relationship with each patient and creating a supportive environment. His goal is for his patients to feel confident that all their questions and concerns have been addressed and that they will receive the best care possible. He believes in maintaining cost-effective practices, and uses evidence-based medicine to drive and support this approach.Dr. Schleichert trained with renowned colorectal surgeons at the Ferguson Clinic and has extensive experience practicing at a Breast Cancer Center of Excellence (Grand Rapids, Michigan). He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association and American Medical Association.Outside of work, Dr. Schleichert enjoys being outdoors with his wife and daughters, ice hockey, baseball and skiing.

Dr. Schleichert is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Epidural Lipomatosis.

Graduate Institution

Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine At Seton Hill, Greensburg, PA

Residency

Metro Health Hospital, University of Michigan Health, Grand Rapids, MI

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in MI

Board Certifications

General Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

St Joseph Medical Center
St Clare Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Franciscan Surgical Associates at St. Clare
11311 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 309, Lakewood, WA 98499
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Is Dr. Thomas Schleichert a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas Schleichert is classified as an Distinguished expert for 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. Thomas Schleichert specialize in?

While Dr. Thomas Schleichert is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Umbilical Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Thomas Schleichert accept my insurance?

Dr. Thomas Schleichert accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-985-2733 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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