The 20 Best Heart Bypass Surgery Doctors Near Me

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Heart Bypass Surgery

OverviewFind a DoctorLatest AdvancesClinical Trials
Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery

Dr. Richard Lee

Thoracic Surgery
Providence
1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 110, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
Providence
1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 110, 
Seattle, WA 
OverviewInsuranceLocationsClinical ResearchSimilar Doctors

Overview

Richard Lee is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in WA
Hospital Affiliations
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill
Swedish Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Prominence Health
  • EPO
  • 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
View 2 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 110, Seattle, WA 98122
Call: 206-320-7300

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.


35 Total Publications

Reporting Conflicts of Interest in Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgical Research-It Is Still Partly Cloudy.
Reporting Conflicts of Interest in Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgical Research-It Is Still Partly Cloudy.
Journal: The Annals of thoracic surgery
Published: May 28, 2023
View All 35 Publications
Similar Doctors
Elite in Heart Bypass Surgery
Dr. Eric J. Lehr
Thoracic Surgery
Elite in Heart Bypass Surgery
Dr. Eric J. Lehr
Thoracic Surgery
1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 110, 
Seattle, WA 
 (0.1 miles away)
206-320-7300
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Eric Lehr is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Lehr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lehr is currently accepting new patients.

Gautam R. Velamoor
Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
Dr. Gautam R. Velamoor
Thoracic Surgery
Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
Dr. Gautam R. Velamoor
Thoracic Surgery

Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
 (0.8 miles away)
206-624-1144
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Gautam Velamoor, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with special medical interest in aortic surgery, cardiac surgery, aortic valve replacement, and mitral valve repair and replacement. His areas of expertise include adult cardiac surgery, coronary bypass surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and replacement, and aortic surgery.Dr. Velamoor enjoys the positive, life-altering nature of cardiac surgery. He feels good communication is vital as patient's weigh their treatment choices and take charge of their own health.Dr. Velamoor is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American Medical Association. Formerly Section Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. Velamoor now serves as Director of Surgical and Perioperative Quality, and Surgical Director of the Structural Heart Program at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He has been named a Top Doctor withSeattle MetropolitanandSeattlemagazines consecutively since 2013.Away from work, Dr. Velamoor enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf and traveling. Dr. Velamoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Robert (. King
Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
Dr. Robert (. King
Thoracic Surgery
Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
Dr. Robert (. King
Thoracic Surgery

Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates At St. Michael

1950 NW Myhre Road, 3rd Floor, 
Silverdale, WA 
 (19.2 miles away)
564-240-4200
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

R. Christopher King, MD, specializes in adult cardiac surgery, including valve repair/replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic surgery and critical care. He delivers comprehensive and individualized cardiac surgical care in the pursuit of optimizing each patients outcome.Dr. King is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and Western Thoracic Surgical Association. Dr. King is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

VIEW MORE HEART BYPASS SURGERY DOCTORS

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

Find Dr. Lee's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
      • Advanced
      • Aortic Valve Stenosis
        Dr. Lee is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
        See more Aortic Valve Stenosis experts
      • Mitral Valve Regurgitation
        Dr. Lee is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
        See more Mitral Valve Regurgitation experts
      • Experienced
      • Aortic Dissection
        Dr. Lee is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Aortic Dissection.
        See more Aortic Dissection experts
      • Aortic Valve Replacement
        Dr. Lee is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
        See more Aortic Valve Replacement experts
      • Bicuspid Aortic Valve
        Dr. Lee is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
        See more Bicuspid Aortic Valve experts
      • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
        Dr. Lee is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
        See more Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) experts
      • Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta
        Dr. Lee is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
        See more Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta experts
      • Heart Bypass Surgery
        Dr. Lee is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
        See more Heart Bypass Surgery experts
      View All 9 Experienced Conditions
      Want to save this doctor for later?
      Sign Up
      Is this your doctor?
      Find A Second Opinion
      Not sure about your diagnosis?
      Check Your Symptoms
       
       
       
       
      Learn about our expert tiers
      Learn More
      Are you the provider on this profile?
      Claim Profile
      For Patients
      • Our Story
      • How MediFind Works
      • Conditions A-Z
      • Doctor Directory
      • Symptoms Directory
      • Procedures Directory
      • Treatment Directory
      • Drug Directory
      • Infusion Center Finder
      • FAQ
      • Contact Us
      For Providers and Practices
      • Claim Your Profile
      • Newsroom
      Business Solutions
      • Provider
      • Network Solutions
      Additional Resources
      • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
      • Advertising Policy
      • Content Policy
      Subscribe to our newsletter

      Sign up to stay informed about MediFind and get wellness sent your way.

      Close

        By subscribing, I agree to MediFind's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.

        Bullet PinMediFind
        Follow us on
        This information is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should work with a licensed professional to diagnose and treat health conditions. We let the data speak for itself, MediFind does not endorse any healthcare providers.
        © 2026 All Rights Reserved

        Request an Appointment

        If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

        MediFind will contact the provider for your appointment request. You’ll receive status updates by email. Your provider or MediFind will reach out to you directly by phone or email to schedule your appointment or request additional information.

        Patient Details

        This information is for the patient who will be seen at the appointment.

          Close

          Returning patient? Use your address on file with the provider.

          Insurance Details

          Please provide information of the primary insurance holder as the practice may require this information to schedule.

          Insurance Provider *
          Insurance ProviderClose

          Appointments Details

          Let’s get more information about your appointment.

                  0 / 1000
                  0 / 1000
                  By pressing the Submit button you are agreeing to MediFind’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.