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Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
Dr. Louie most recently received the 2024 Thoracic Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple consecutive years. Philosophy of care: Dr. Louie’s practice involves all aspects of general thoracic surgery including the lung, esophagus, stomach and mediastinum. He has particular interests in minimally invasive surgery that involves the use of laparoscopy, robotics and endoscopy for both cancer and non-cancerous diseases. He believes that care is about helping patients and their families understand their illness and guiding them in selecting treatment that is appropriate and individualized for the patient at his or her stage of life. Dr. Louie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Louie is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Louie is currently accepting new patients.
University Neurology, Inc
Gil Wolfe is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Sciatica, Thymectomy, and Nerve Decompression.
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
Dr. Farivar is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Farivar has a broad-based thoracic surgery practice. He enjoys helping patients and their families through their healthcare journey. He takes great effort to incorporate the needs and beliefs of patients and their families in his treatment plans. Dr. Farivar has a particular interest in lung and esophageal disorders, including cancer treatment. He also has interests in the appropriate use of robotic surgery to address thoracic surgery pathology, as well as malignant pleural mesothelioma. Dr. Farivar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Farivar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Farivar is currently accepting new patients.
Background: Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that can cause heart defects and other problems in the body. People with Down syndrome are more likely to have infections, autoimmunity, and blood diseases. Some may need surgery to treat congenital heart problems. During this surgery, doctors sometimes remove part of the thymus. The thymus is an organ that plays a role in immune function. People who have had pa...
Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to provide additional data to confirm safety and performance of the da Vinci Xi Surgical System in a human clinical setting. This pilot study is intended to provide an initial assessment to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness for the utilization of the da Vinci Xi on pediatric and adolescent patients. This clinical trial will be conducted under th...

