Summary

One of the most respected surgeons in Puget Sound, Dr. Robert Wright brings life-changing benefits to people through surgery. Most of all, he truly wants to help his patients feel better and get back to enjoying life, pain-free and cancer-free.

During his nearly 20-year career, Dr. Wright has led the way in employing laparoscopic, robotic, and other innovative surgical techniques for hernia, GERD, gallbladder, thyroid, melanoma, sentinel node, hemorrhoid/rectal, and more.

With publications in all areas of GERD, gallbladder, and hernia-related surgeries to his credit, he brings research opportunities to area students and offers the latest surgical techniques to his patients.

He has performed more than 25,000 surgical procedures, including nearly 10,000 hernias, and has made research breakthroughs in hernia surgery. Patients travel from as far away as Alaska, Hawaii, New York, and Canada to seek his expertise.

In addition to performing surgeries at Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions at Meridian Surgery Center in Puyallup and Tacoma, Dr. Wright is privileged at MultiCare Health System’s Tacoma General Hospital and CHI Franciscan Health’s St. Joseph’s Medical Center.

Member Of:
  • The American College of Surgeons - Board recertified '21,'19,'09,'99 
  • American Hernia Society
  • North Pacific Surgical Association
  • Washington State Medical Society
  • Pierce County Medical Society
  • Scott & White Surgical Alumni Association
  • Christian Medical Association
  • WSU, Medical Faculty

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Office Location

Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions at Meridian Surgery Center - Puyallup

208 17th Ave SE Ste 201Puyallup, WA 98372
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 41 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Baylor, Texas A&M at Scott & White
  • 11 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Charles Wright

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Health Plus
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Imagine Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - HMO
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington - Federal Employees Program
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Charles Wright has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Charles Wright has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Melanoma
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Baylor, Texas A&M at Scott & White

Medical School

University Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Robert Wright accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Robert Wright accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Robert Wright's office located?
Dr. Robert Wright's office is located at 208 17th Ave SE Ste 201, Puyallup, WA, 98372.
Is Dr. Robert Wright accepting new patients?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Wright?
You can find contact information for Dr. Robert Wright here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Wright affiliated with?
Dr. Robert Wright is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital.

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