46 Results for near Burien, WA

Biography: <p>Misho Hubka, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon. His special medical interests include Robotic and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), lung cancer surgery, esophageal cancer surgery, and complex surgery for benign and malignant disease of the lung, chest wall, esophagus and mediastinum.</p><p>Dr. Hubka is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, STS Patient Safety Workforce and Western Thoracic Surgical Association. He was named a Top Doctor by Seattle Met Magazine in 2017, 2018 and 2019.</p>

Biography: <p>Madha Kuppusamy, MD, specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery; benign and malignant disease of the lungs and esophagus; mediastinum and chest wall surgery including deformity correction and reconstructive surgery; lung cancer; and esophageal cancer.<br></p>

Care Philosophy: Thomas (TJ) Templin, II, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon who specializes in cardiothoracic surgery for patients ages 15 and older. He has trained extensively in robotic and 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 a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Biography: <p>Robert Moraca, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with expertise in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery including coronary artery disease, mitral and aortic valve disease, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, arrhythmia surgery and mechanical circulatory support. He brings with him a special expertise in the surgical treatment of complex thoracic aortic pathology including aortic valve repair and septal myectomy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. In addition, he has a unique experience in the multidisciplinary treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE). <br><br>Currently, Dr Moraca, is the Section Head of Cardiac Surgery and Surgical Director of The Virginia Mason Heart Institute. He has returned to Virginia Mason with more 11 years of experience as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA where he served as The Director of Thoracic Aortic Surgery, The Director of the ECMO Program and the Surgical Director of the Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) Program. He has been actively involved in both clinical and national research trials and is the former President of The Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society (ECTSS). In addition, Dr. Moraca has over 35 peer reviewed publications an dbook chapters in cardiac surgery and has been an invited speaker at national and international meetings. Since his arrival in 2020, he has been recognized as one of Seattle's Top Doctors in 2021 and 2022.<br><br>He enjoys being able to impact his patients positively during a stressful situation and is constantly inspired by his patient's courage and fortitude. Away from work he enjoys reading, skiing, biking, and spending time with his family and two dogs.<br></p>

Biography: <p>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.</p> _x000D_ <p>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.</p> _x000D_ <p>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 with <i>Seattle Metropolitan </i>and <i>Seattle </i>magazines consecutively since 2013.</p> _x000D_ <p>Away from work, Dr. Velamoor enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf and traveling.</p>

Biography: <p>Joel Sternbach, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of benign and malignant conditions of the lung, esophagus, mediastinum, pleura and chest wall. He offers surgical solutions for esophageal motility disorders and reflux disease (GERD), and performs robotic and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).</p>

Biography: <p>Lucas Kawtoski, ARNP, specializes in thoracic surgery, lung cancer, hiatal hernia and esophageal cancer.</p> _x000D_ <p>Lucas spends his free time staying active through daily exercise and being outdoors including running, yoga, lifting weights, swimming, hiking and skiing. He enjoys tackling culinary challenges from complex savory dishes to delicate handmade pastries and breads.</p>

Biography: <p style=````>Donald Low, MD, has expertise in esophageal resection, malignant and benign disorders of the esophagus, primary and revisional antireflux surgery, management of pneumothorax, pleural effusions and pleural-based malignancy and hyperhidrosis, and treatment of benign and malignant problems of the chest wall, diaphragm and mediastinum.</p> _x000D_ <p style=````></p> _x000D_ <p style=````></p> _x000D_ <ul></ul> _x000D_ <ul></ul> _x000D_ <p style=````></p> _x000D_ <p style=````>Dr. Low has special medical interest in thoracic surgery, esophageal surgery and minimally invasive surgery. He is currently the Clinical Director of the largest online database (Esodata.org) that is used to carry out clinical study regarding esophageal cancer.</p> _x000D_ <p style=````>Dr. Low is Chairman of the Virginia Mason Historical Society and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He enjoys outdoor activities and woodworking in his spare time.</p>

Care Philosophy: Sarah Clark, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon who loves being able to use her surgical skills to improve and extend patients’ lives. She understands the significance of heart surgery in a patient’s life, and she strives to support her patients through the entirety of the surgical process. She loves what she does and seeks to develop collegial relationships with referring physicians in support of providing optimal care for patients. Dr. Clark has extensive experience treating cardiogenic shock with ECMO and has done specialized training with transcatheter aortic valve replacement and transcatheter embolectomy (AngioVac). She is a member of the Southern Thoracic Surgery Association and Women in Thoracic Surgery. She is a candidate member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Away from work, Dr. Clark enjoys trail and ultramarathon running, downhill and backcountry skiing, and spending time with her husband and their two Bernese mountain dogs.

Care Philosophy: Wes Melcer, ARNP, provides evidence-based, patient-centered care for adult cardiothoracic surgery patients. Wes is passionate about helping patients maintain and live their best, healthiest life possible. Wes is a Certified Progressive Care Nurse and Certified Critical Care Nurse through the American Association of Critical Care Nursing (AACCN). He also holds certification in Cardiac Medicine and Cardiac Surgery from the AACCN. Wes is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses and Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses. Away from work, Wes enjoys outdoor recreation such as hiking and running.

Biography: <p>Matthew Anderson, PA-C, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery peri-operative management.<br></p> _x000D_ <p style=````>Matthew has special interest in general cardiac surgery, surgical critical care and atrial fibrillation.<br></p>

Care Philosophy: Caoilin Hoctor, PA-C, strives to provide the highest quality care while maintaining an efficient and organized practice. She values trust and clear communication with her patients. A graduate of a surgically focused PA program, Caoilin is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants.

Biography: <p><span style=``font-size: inherit;``>Michelle enjoys spending time with family and friends in Chicago and San Francisco. During her free time, she likes to play tennis and golf.</span><br></p>