Timothy W. James
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Timothy W. James

Thoracic Surgery
1802 S Yakima Ave, Suite 102, 
Tacoma, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
5
conditions
1802 S Yakima Ave, Suite 102, 
Tacoma, WA 

Overview

Timothy James, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with special training and experience in repair and replacement of aortic valves, repair of aortic root aneurysms, and repair of aneurysms or dissections of the aorta, particularly in the aortic arch. He has a proven track record of outstanding clinical results and patient satisfaction.Dr. James believes good outcomes in cardiac surgery depend on a high level of surgeon involvement in all aspects of care, along with clear communication among patient and family, surgeon and clinical teams. Communication begins with a detailed preoperative conversation with patient and family, reviewing the patient’s condition and options for treatment, and ends when the patient is well into their successful recovery at home and returns to the care of their primary physicians.Dr. James is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.Dr. James has special training and experience in:Repair and replacement of aortic valvesRepair of aortic root aneurysmsRepair of aneurysms or dissections of the aorta, particularly in the aortic arch.

Dr. James is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Dr. James is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in WA

Board Certifications

Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery

Fellowships

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dartmouth Medical School and Affiliated Institutions

Hospital Affiliations

Franciscan Medical Group.
Puget Sound High Value Network.
Rainier Health Network.
St Joseph Medical Center
St Anthony Hospital
St Clare Hospital
St Francis Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
French

Gender

Male

Insurance

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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
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates at St. Joseph
1802 S Yakima Ave, Suite 102, Tacoma, WA 98405

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.

5 Total Publications

Autologous leaflet reconstruction for aortic valve endocarditis.
Autologous leaflet reconstruction for aortic valve endocarditis.
Journal: JTCVS techniques
Published: February 21, 2025
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Is Dr. Timothy W. James a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Timothy W. James is classified as an Advanced expert for Aortic Dissection, 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. Timothy W. James specialize in?

While Dr. Timothy W. James is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Timothy W. James participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Timothy W. James has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. Timothy W. James's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Timothy W. James accept my insurance?

Dr. Timothy W. James accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-272-7777 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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