Summary

Vitas Wagner, MD, PhD, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery. Dr. Wagner believes every patient deserves compassionately delivered comprehensive health care. He is committed to providing patient-centered, evidence-based care that addresses not only the disease, but also empowers patients to better understand and participate in their health care.Dr. Wagner earned his Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis studying the interaction of the gut microbiota and diet in childhood undernutrition, which sparked his interest in colorectal pathology.Outside the clinic and operating room he enjoys adventuring around the Pacific Northwest on the trail, slopes, and water with his wife and two children.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Colorectal Surgery, Corewell Health– Grand Rapids/ Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Franciscan Surgical Associates at St. Joseph

1708 S Yakima Avenue Suite 105 & 112Tacoma, WA 98405
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Vitas Wagner, MD, PhDDr. Christopher Charles Goiney, MDDr. Adam Blaine Kretzer, MDDr. Anthony Robert Kent Trakas
Colorectal SurgeryNeuroradiologyAnesthesiologyAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
14 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Tacoma , WASeattle , WADALLAS , TXRenton , WA
Med School: Oregon Health & Science University, School of Medicine, Portland, OR Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vitas Wagner

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vitas Wagner has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vitas Wagner has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Michigan, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Colorectal Surgery, Corewell Health– Grand Rapids/ Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI

Residency

General Surgery, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma, WA

Medical School

Oregon Health & Science University, School of Medicine, Portland, OR

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Dr. Vitas Wagner speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Vitas Wagner's office located?
Dr. Vitas Wagner's office is located at 1708 S Yakima Avenue Suite 105 & 112, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
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