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Dr. Benjamin Michels, MD

Pulmonology* Age 44
Dr. Benjamin Michels, MD
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Dr. Benjamin Michels, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist in Tacoma, WA.
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Dr. Benjamin Michels, MD

Pulmonology* Age 44
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Benjamin Michels, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist in Tacoma, WA.

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Dr. Michels graduated from R J & Lucille Carver College of Medicine University of Ia in 2007 and completed a residency at Providence St Vincent Medical Center.Dr. Benjamin Michels, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist in Tacoma, WA and has 17 years experience. Dr. Michels currently practices at MultiCare Pulmonary Specialists - Tacoma and are affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Dr. Michels has experience treating conditions like Pulmonary Embolism among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Michels received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Michels' office accepts new patients. Dr. Michels is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
  • AARP Medicare Complete Essential HMO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • US Family Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • First Choice Health
  • Pacific Source
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
  • Part B Primary
  • Medicare
  • Bridgespan
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Medicare Advantage HMO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Uniform Medical Plan
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Molina

Locations

  1. 1 MultiCare Pulmonary Specialists - Tacoma
    316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 401, Tacoma, WA 98405
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 13:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 13:00

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Jul 29, 2024
Terrific physician!!!
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Specialties*
Pulmonology
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • R J & Lucille Carver College of Medicine University of Ia
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Providence St Vincent Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Science Center
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Michels, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Michels' profile.

Dr. Benjamin Michels, MD is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Michels, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA