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Dr. Timothy Bax, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Timothy Bax, MD
3.2 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Timothy Bax, MD is a General Surgeon in Spokane, WA.
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Dr. Timothy Bax, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Spokane, WA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Timothy Bax, MD is a General Surgeon in Spokane, WA.

About

Dr. Bax graduated from Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Timothy Bax, MD is a General Surgeon in Spokane, WA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Bax currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center and Childs Hosp. and Providence Holy Family Hospital. Dr. Bax has experience treating conditions like Incisional Hernia and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bax received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Bax's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bax is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Rib Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tonsillitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vagotomy
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Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wedge Resection Stomach

Insurance Accepted

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    Cigna
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Choice Care PPO
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    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    9922 N Nevada St, Spokane, WA 99218
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (509) 624-2326
  2. 2 Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital
    101 W 8th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (509) 455-3131
  3. 3 MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
    800 W 5th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (509) 458-5800
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  4. 4 Office
    217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 3, Spokane, WA 99201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (509) 747-6194

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bax
3.2
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (7)

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Jun 18, 2024
Dr. Bax struck me as highly intelligent and also he was wonderfully personable. I liked him, he helped me understand my problem in a concise way. I really appreciated that.
Dianne Campbell-Anderson — Jun 18, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    1993
Internship
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Timothy Bax, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bax's profile.

Dr. Bax frequently treats the following conditions: Incisional Hernia and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Timothy Bax, MD is affiliated with Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center and Childs Hosp. and Providence Holy Family Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Timothy Bax, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center and Childs Hosp.

    101 W 8th Ave, Spokane, WA

  • Providence Holy Family Hospital

    5633 N Lidgerwood St, Spokane, WA