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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 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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| Colorectal Surgery | Neuroradiology | Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology |
| 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 , WA | Seattle , WA | DALLAS , TX | Renton , 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
Medical Specialties
Dr. Vitas Wagner has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Vitas Wagner has the following 3 areas of expertise
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's office is located at 1708 S Yakima Avenue Suite 105 & 112, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
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