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  • Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
  • 47 years of experience
  • Peacehealth Saint Joseph Medical Center Cardiothoracic Surgery 2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 201, Bellingham, WA 98225
  • (360) 788-6800

Brief Intro

My primary practice focus is in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and cardiac valve surgery, including mitral valve repair. Formerly Assistant Professor of General and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Director of Thoracoscopic Surgery and Surgical Consultant to the Endocarditis Service at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Duke University Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Duke

Duke University School Of Medicine - 1978

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Peacehealth Medical Group
  • 2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 201, Bellingham, WA 98225
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Lung Cancer

Procedures Performed

  • Septal Defect Repair
  • Septal Defect Repair
  • Coronary Artery Bypass
  • Heart Valve Procedures
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Heart Valve Procedures
  • Coronary Artery Bypass
  • Removal Procedures on the Lungs and Pleura
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Removal Procedures on the Lungs and Pleura
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Regence BlueShield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Humana
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • EMI Health
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  • Cancer 20
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 15
  • Orthopedics 36
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 21
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 32
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 33
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 12
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 30
  • Psychiatry 16
  • Geriatrics 33
  • Rehabilitation 13
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 4
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 1
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 15