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19 Ratings with 15 written Reviews
Summary
Timothy James, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with special training and experience in repair and replacement of aortic valves, repair of aortic root aneurysms, and repair of aneurysms or dissections of the aorta, particularly in the aortic arch. He has a proven track record of outstanding clinical results and patient satisfaction.Dr. James believes good outcomes in cardiac surgery depend on a high level of surgeon involvement in all aspects of care, along with clear communication among patient and family, surgeon and clinical teams. Communication begins with a detailed preoperative conversation with patient and family, reviewing the patient's condition and options for treatment, and ends when the patient is well into their successful recovery at home and returns to the care of their primary physicians. Dr. James is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.Dr. James has special training and experience in: Repair and …replacement of aortic valves Repair of aortic root aneurysms Repair of aneurysms or dissections of the aorta, particularly in the aortic arch
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- accepting new patients
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dartmouth Medical School and Affiliated Institutions, Lebanon, NH
- 15 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates at St. Joseph
1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102Tacoma, WA 98405 Tel: (253) 272-7777
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Tacoma , WA | Tacoma , WA | Seattle , WA | Tacoma , WA |
| Med School: Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT | Med School: Keck School of Medicine University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Timothy James
Medical Specialties
Timothy James has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Timothy James has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Timothy James holds an active medical license in the state of Washington. They are board certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and board certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Washington that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dartmouth Medical School and Affiliated Institutions, Lebanon, NH.
Residency
Completed their residency at Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, IL; General Surgery, Dartmouth Medical School & Affiliated Institutions, Lebanon, NH.
Medical School
Graduated from Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
NPI Number
Timothy James' NPI number is 1679538847.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Timothy James's office located?
- Timothy James's office is located at 1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
- What languages does Timothy James speak?
- Timothy James speaks English.
- Which hospitals is Timothy James affiliated with?
- Timothy James is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital.
- Does Timothy James accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Timothy James accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Timothy James accepting new patients?
- Timothy James is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Timothy James's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
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