The 20 Best Heart Valve Repair Doctors near burien, WA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Heart Valve Repair near burien, WA. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Swedish Heart And Vascular Institute

    1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 110, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish, Tamil, Thai
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Lehr is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Lehr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lehr is board certified in Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Lehr is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Swedish Cardiac Surgery

    1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 110, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, French, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Mandarin, Romanian, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Ryan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Myxoma, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Ryan is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Swedish Cherry Hill

    500 17th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, German, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sameer Gafoor is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Gafoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Gafoor is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gafoor is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Swedish Cherry Hill

    500 17th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Coptic, German, Greek, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Youssef is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Youssef is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Youssef is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Youssef is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Swedish Cardiac Surgery

    1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 110, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Japanese, Malay, Punjabi, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roland Hernandez is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Hernandez is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Hernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 110, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hebrew, Korean, Sinhala, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lee is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates At St. Anne

    16233 Sylvester Road SW, Suite 260, 
    Burien, WA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmet Toprak is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Toprak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Brugada Syndrome, Short QT Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Toprak is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Toprak is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Farsi, German, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gautam Velamoor is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Velamoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Velamoor is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Velamoor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Moraca is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Moraca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Moraca is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Moraca is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Mandarin, Nepali, Punjabi, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ming Zhang is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Zhang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Interventional Cardiology And Echocardiography and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Cardiovascluar Disease. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Referral may be required

    Cardiology Clinic|Renton

    Talbot Professional Center 4011 Talbot Rd S, Ste 500, 
    Renton, WA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sawyer Gillespie is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Gillespie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Gillespie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Swedish Heart & Vascular - Cherry Hill

    550 17th Avenue, Suite 680, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Creole, French, Korean, Mandarin, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sidakpal Panaich is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Panaich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale, Heart Attack, Angioplasty, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Panaich is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Panaich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Swedish Heart & Vascular - Cherry Hill

    550 17th Avenue, Suite 680, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nina Rashedi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rashedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Rashedi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rashedi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Clark is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Clark is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Polish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wayne Hwang is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Unstable Angina, Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Hwang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Cardiovascular Disease, Subspecialty In Nuclear Cardiology, Subspecialty In Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Heart Institute At UW Medical Center – Montlake

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hebrew, Romanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Aldea is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Aldea is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Aldea is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Referral may be required

    VA Puget Sound Healthcare System

    1660 S Columbian Way, 
    Seattle,, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Estonian, Filipino, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Creighton Don is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle,, Washington. Dr. Don is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Aortic Regurgitation, Atherectomy, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Don is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Referral may be required

    Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle,, WA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Korean, Malayalam, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Younghoon Kwon is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Seattle,, Washington. Dr. Kwon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Kwon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1600 E Jefferson St, Ste 110, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glenn Barnhart is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Barnhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Barnhart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Hill is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    When should I see a Heart Valve Repair doctor near burien, WA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Heart Valve Repair doctor near burien, WA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Heart Valve Repair doctors near burien, WA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Heart Valve Repair doctors near burien, WA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Heart Valve Repair doctor near burien, WA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Valve Repair doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Valve Repair doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Heart Valve Repair doctor near burien, WA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Heart Valve Repair doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Heart Valve Repair doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Heart Valve Repair doctors near burien, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Valve Repair doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Heart Valve Repair doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Valve Repair doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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