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2 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
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 written reviews
- 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 Tel: (253) 552-1200
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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| Vitas Wagner, MD, PhD | Dr. Donald Hunton Ramsey | Dr. Leslie Smith Malo | Dr. John Mark Maddox, MD |
| Colorectal Surgery | Anesthesiology | Pediatrics | Colorectal Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 51 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Tacoma , WA | Tacoma , WA | Tacoma , WA | Bend , OR |
| Med School: Oregon Health & Science University, School of Medicine, Portland, OR | Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry | Med School: East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Vitas Wagner
Medical Specialties
Vitas Wagner has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Vitas Wagner has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Vitas Wagner holds an active medical license in the state of Michigan.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Michigan that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Colorectal Surgery, Corewell Health– Grand Rapids/ Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI.
Residency
Completed their residency at General Surgery, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma, WA.
Medical School
Graduated from Oregon Health & Science University, School of Medicine, Portland, OR.
NPI Number
Vitas Wagner's NPI number is 1982115358.
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- Vitas Wagner speaks English.
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- Where is Vitas Wagner's office located?
- Vitas Wagner's office is located at 1708 S Yakima Avenue Suite 105 & 112, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
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