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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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Awards
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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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| Cardiovascular Surgery | Cardiovascular Surgery | Cardiovascular Surgery | Other |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 17 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Tacoma , WA | Tacoma , WA | Olympia , WA | Tacoma , WA |
| Med School: Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Timothy James
Medical Specialties
Dr. Timothy James has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Timothy James has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Washington, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dartmouth Medical School and Affiliated Institutions, Lebanon, NH
Residency
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, IL; General Surgery, Dartmouth Medical School & Affiliated Institutions, Lebanon, NH
Medical School
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Dr. Timothy James is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital.
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- Where is Dr. Timothy James's office located?
- Dr. Timothy James's office is located at 1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
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