Summary

Dr. James Sebesta treats obesity and overweight, pediatric obesity, and cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, and practices internal medicine and surgery. He has 31 years of experience and is affiliated with Madigan Army Medical Center.

Board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Sebesta earned his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda and completed a general surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. He sees patients in Tacoma and Olympia, Washington. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Sebesta 4.71 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 31 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Madigan Army Med Ctr, General Surgery
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

James Sebesta has 2 locations

MultiCare Center for Weight Loss & Wellness - Tacoma

2202 S Cedar St Ste 200Tacoma, 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

MultiCare Center for Weight Loss & Wellness - Olympia

420 McPhee Rd SW Ste COlympia, WA 98502
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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Tacoma , WAEdgewood , WAEdgewood , WAClackamas , OR
Med School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda Med School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University Med School: Harbin Medical University Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James Sebesta

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • First Choice Health - HMO
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - HMO
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

James Sebesta has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

James Sebesta has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

James Sebesta 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Madigan Army Med Ctr, General Surgery.

Medical School

Graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda in 1995.

NPI Number

James Sebesta's NPI number is 1619004918.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James Sebesta accepting new patients?
James Sebesta is accepting new patients on Vitals. View James Sebesta's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does James Sebesta accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that James Sebesta accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is James Sebesta affiliated with?
James Sebesta is affiliated with Madigan Army Medical Center.
What languages does James Sebesta speak?
James Sebesta speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with James Sebesta?
You can find contact information for James Sebesta here on Vitals.

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