Summary

Dr. Eugene Cho treats ventral hernia, obesity and overweight, and cholelithiasis, and performs laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. He is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and practices in Tacoma, Washington, affiliated with Saint Joseph Medical Center.

He completed his residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, and a fellowship at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Cho 4.56 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, MD
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Office Location

Franciscan Surgical Associates at St. Joseph

1708 S Yakima Avenue Suite 105 & 112Tacoma, WA 98405
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Eugene S Cho, MD, FACSDr. Robert Charles Wright, MDDr. Stanley Ip, MDDr. Kelly Rae Puster, MD
SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
4.5 
4.5 
4.4 
41 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Tacoma , WAPuyallup , WALakewood , WATacoma , WA
Med School: Northwestern University, Chicago, IL Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med Med School: University Of Iowa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Eugene S Cho

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • Assurant Health
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • LifeWise
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - HMO
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Premera Blue Cross - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Eugene S Cho has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Eugene S Cho has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Gallstones
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

Eugene S Cho holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, MD.

Residency

Completed their residency at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI.

Medical School

Graduated from Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.

NPI Number

Eugene S Cho's NPI number is 1851301568.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Eugene Cho accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Eugene Cho accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Eugene Cho accepting new patients?
Eugene Cho is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Eugene Cho's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Eugene Cho accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Eugene Cho has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Eugene Cho affiliated with?
Eugene Cho is affiliated with Saint Joseph Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Eugene Cho?
You can find contact information for Eugene Cho here on Vitals.

Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards
  • Board certification bodies (such as ABMS)
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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