Summary

Dr. Paul Inouye specializes in surgery with extensive experience in trauma and critical care. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, focusing on surgery and critical care. Dr. Inouye also trained in general surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital and completed additional residency training at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. With 36 years of experience in the field, he holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Inouye practices at multiple locations throughout the Tacoma area, including MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, and MultiCare Allenmore Hospital. His expertise includes treating serious conditions such as neck fractures, closed head injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. He performs specialized procedures including therapeutic hypothermia and CT scans of the spine and other areas. Patients have given Dr. Inouye an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his surgical care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 36 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, General Surgery
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Emergency and Trauma Care in Tacoma: St. Joseph Medical Center

1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405
Mon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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Med School: Mechanical Engineering Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Paul T Inouye

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Medical Specialties

Paul T Inouye has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Paul T Inouye has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Critical Care Medicine (im)
  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care (surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Paul T Inouye 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 Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, General Surgery and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program.

Medical School

Graduated from Mechanical Engineering in 1990.

NPI Number

Paul T Inouye's NPI number is 1427073865.

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Which hospitals is Paul Inouye affiliated with?
Paul Inouye is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center, Multicare Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital, and Multicare Allenmore Hospital.
Where is Paul Inouye's office located?
Paul Inouye's office is located at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
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