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

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Mary Bridge Children's General & Thoracic Surgery - Tacoma

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

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Tony Escobar, MDDr. Robert Charles Wright, MDDr. Nancy Gay Lillehei, MDDr. Elizabeth Ann Campbell, MD
SurgerySurgeryAnesthesiologyPediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
24 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience 23 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 , WAFederal Way , WAKent , WA
Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Tony Escobar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Tony Escobar has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Tony Escobar holds an active 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 active medical license in the state of Washington that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Indiana University School of Medicine Program and In Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery.

Medical School

Graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2002.

NPI Number

Tony Escobar's NPI number is 1437389962.

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Where is Tony Escobar's office located?
Tony Escobar's office is located at 311 S L St. Second Floor - West, Tacoma, WA, 98403.
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What languages does Tony Escobar speak?
Tony Escobar speaks English.
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