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Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 41
Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD
5.0 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 41
Seattle, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Seattle, WA.
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Dr. Sternbach graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed a residency at General Surgery, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, 2018. Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Seattle, WA. Dr. Sternbach currently practices at Providence Cancer Institute Franz Clinic and are affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. Dr. Sternbach has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sternbach received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Sternbach's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sternbach is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Virginia Mason Hospital & Seattle Medical Center
    1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (206) 614-8217
  2. 2 Virginia Mason Edmonds Medical Center
    7315 212th St SW Ste 101, Edmonds, WA 98026
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Experience and Background Check

Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Lung Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Lung Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Lung Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Exstrophy of Bladder
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Septal Defect
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Maze Procedure
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Splenorrhaphy
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic

Patient Satisfaction

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5.0
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Oct 20, 2024
Dr. Sternbach is outstanding at providing clear explanations and reasons for treatment recommendations. He is considerate and empathetic as well.
— Oct 20, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Seattle, WA. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • General Surgery, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, 2018
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, 2020
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sternbach's profile.

Dr. Sternbach frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    925 Seneca St, Seattle, WA

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