Summary

Dr. Tony Escobar is a pediatric surgeon who combines expertise in surgery with specialized care for children. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. With 24 years of experience in practice, Dr. Escobar holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery. He provides care in English for his patients and families.

Dr. Escobar practices at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital in Tacoma, Washington, where he focuses on surgical conditions commonly affecting young patients. His expertise includes treating various types of hernias, such as ventral, umbilical, and inguinal hernias in children. He performs diagnostic procedures including chest imaging and provides sedation services when needed for pediatric procedures. Patients rate Dr. Escobar 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Indiana University School of Medicine Program
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Mary Bridge Children's General & Thoracic Surgery - Tacoma

311 S L St. Second Floor - WestTacoma, WA 98403

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Dr. Tony Escobar, MDDr. Robert Charles Wright, MDDr. Gregor Martin Dunham, MDDr. Jonathan Douglas Topham, MD
SurgerySurgeryDiagnostic RadiologyPediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
24 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Tacoma , WAPuyallup , WASeattle , WATacoma , WA
Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tony Escobar

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Tony Escobar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Tony Escobar has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Indiana University School of Medicine Program
In Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery

Medical School

Baylor College of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Tony Escobar's office located?
Dr. Tony Escobar's office is located at 311 S L St. Second Floor - West, Tacoma, WA, 98403.
Does Dr. Tony Escobar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Tony Escobar accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Tony Escobar accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Tony Escobar affiliated with?
Dr. Tony Escobar is affiliated with Multicare Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital.
Does Dr. Tony Escobar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Tony Escobar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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