25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me in Tacoma, WA

Thomas (TJ) Templin, II, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery. He specializes in cardiothoracic surgery for patients ages 15 and older. Dr. Templin has trained extensively in minimally invasive thoracic and foregut procedures, including minimally invasive lung and esophageal resections, sympathectomy, and anti-reflux revisions. He also has experience with advanced bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy, including EBUS, airway and esophageal stenting, and esophageal dilation.Dr. Templin follows the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis, which translates to care for the whole person; he treats individuals, not just diseases.Dr. Templin is a Fellow of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Surgeons. Dr. Templin is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Templin is board certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Templin is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Cuadrado, MD, is a board-certified general and cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery. Prior to joining Franciscan, Dr. Cuadrado was an associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and an active duty Army surgeon. During his 20+ year Army career, he served as a surgeon for the Joint Special Operations Command with nine combat deployments and as the consultant to the Office of the Surgeon General in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is a graduate of the Army War College with a Master's Degree in Strategic Sciences.Dr. Cuadrado is interested in all aspects of non-cardiac thoracic surgery and has had extensive training in minimally invasive and robotic procedures for benign and malignant diseases of the lung, esophagus, pleura and mediastinum as well as anti-reflux surgery. He has experience in robotic navigational bronchoscopy, airway stenting, endobronchial ultrasound, esophagoscopy to include stenting and transoral incisionless fundoplication.Dr. Cuadrado is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Chest Physicians and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He has authored numerous book chapters, peer-reviewed publications and served as an editor for Surgical Clinics of North America. Dr. Cuadrado is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinal Tumor, Collapsed Lung, Esophageal Perforation, Mediastinitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cuadrado is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Cuadrado is currently accepting new patients.

Craig R. Hampton, MD, FACS, is board certified in general and cardiothoracic surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Hampton has published numerous related topics including stentless aortic valve replacement andmitral valve repair.After finishing medical school at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Dr. Hampton performed residencies in general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and served as chief surgical resident at the University of Washington in Seattle. He also earned an NIH-funded research fellowship in cardiovascular surgery. Prior to joining St. Joseph Cardiothoracic Surgeons in 2010, Dr. Hampton practiced cardiac surgery at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.Dr. Hampton is interested in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery including aortic root pathology, aortic surgery, arrhythmia surgery, coronary surgery, and valve repairs and replacements. Dr. Hampton is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Hampton is board certified in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Hampton is currently accepting new patients.

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. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.

Jamal Anyalebechi, MD, is a cardiac and cardiothoracic surgeon who cares for adult patients.  Dr. Anyalebechi prioritizes the well-being of his patients above all else, treating them with respect, compassion and empathy. He works collaboratively with his patients to develop treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences.Conditions and procedures:Adult cardiac surgeryAortic surgeryAtrial fibrillationCardiothoracic surgeryCoronary artery bypassTranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)Valve reconstruction/repairValvular heart surgery. Dr. Anyalebechi is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Infective Endocarditis, and Endocarditis. Dr. Anyalebechi is currently accepting new patients.

Baiya Krishnadasan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Krishnadasan is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy.

Michael Meyer is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Meyer is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Daniel Mumme is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Mumme is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Allen Graeve is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Graeve is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Keith Havenstrite is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Havenstrite is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Constrictive Pericarditis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Wendel Smith is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington.

George Johnston is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington.

Lon Annest is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington.

Joseph Clabots is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Lakewood, Washington.