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Dr. Timothy James, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 64
Dr. Timothy James, MD
5.0 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Timothy James, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.
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Dr. Timothy James, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 64
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Timothy James, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.

About

Dr. Timothy James, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Tacoma, WA. They graduated from Yale School of Medicine and completed a residency at Dartmouth Medical School and Affiliated Institutions, Lebanon, NH; Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL. They currently practice at Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates at St and are affiliated with St. Anne Hospital. Dr. James has experience treating conditions like Aortic Aneurysm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. James received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. James is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates at St. Joseph
    1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Experience and Background Check

Aortic Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pleural Effusion
Systolic Heart Failure
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Chylothorax
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Interstitial Lung Disease
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Pneumonitis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Colectomy
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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5.0
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (0)

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May 23, 2024
Dr. James is very thorough in explaining everything and answering questions and making sure I understand. Very kind and caring.
— May 23, 2024
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  • Choice Plus
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  • Worker's Compensation WC

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Timothy James, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tacoma, WA. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Yale School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Yale University Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Dartmouth Medical School and Affiliated Institutions, Lebanon, NH; Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Timothy James, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. James' profile.

Dr. Timothy James, MD is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Timothy James, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Anne Hospital

    16251 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA

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(206) 693-4970