Summary

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).

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, 2020
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Joel M Sternbach has 2 locations

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Edmonds

7315 212th St SW Ste 101Edmonds, WA 98026
Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 7:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 9th AveSeattle, WA 98101
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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4.9 
4.9 
39 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Edmonds , WABellevue , WASeattle , WASilverdale , WA
Med School: MD, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, 2011 Med School: University of Colorado School of Medicine (Medical Education) Med School: Univ Of Calgary Fac Of Med Med School: Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel M Sternbach

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • First Choice Health
  • First Choice Health - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel M Sternbach has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel M Sternbach has the following area of expertise

  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, 2020

Residency

General Surgery, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, 2018

Medical School

MD, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, 2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Sternbach?
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Does Dr. Joel Sternbach accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Joel Sternbach has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Joel Sternbach's office located?
Dr. Joel Sternbach's office is located at 7315 212th St SW Ste 101, Edmonds, WA, 98026.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joel Sternbach affiliated with?
Dr. Joel Sternbach is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Joel Sternbach speak?
Dr. Joel Sternbach speaks English.

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