Best Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialists in Tacoma, WA

Craig R. Hampton, MD, FACS, is board certified in general and cardiothoracic surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Hampton has published numerous related topics including stentless aortic valve replacement and mitral valve repair. After finishing medical school at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Dr. Hampton performed residencies in general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and served as chief surgical resident at the University of Washington in Seattle. He also earned an NIH-funded research fellowship in cardiovascular surgery. Dr. Hampton is interested in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery including aortic root pathology, aortic surgery, arrhythmia surgery, coronary surgery, and valve repairs and replacements.

Bridget Lonergan, ARNP, serves as the primary nurse practitioner for the Lung Nodule Clinic. Bridget works closelywith a multidisciplinary team including thoracic surgeons, pulmonologist, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologistsand radiologist to ensure patients receive the most appropriate and timely care. She also provides ongoing cancer surveillancefor established thoracic surgery patients of Dr. Krishnadasan and Dr. Templin._x000D_ Bridget believes all persons have the right to access quality, affordable health care. She also believes healthy individualslead to healthy families and communities. Her approach to care is a holistic one, tailored to meet the needs of each uniqueindividual. Listening to her patients and putting them first are cornerstones of her care._x000D_ Bridget is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners._x000D_ Away from work, she enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest, whether hiking, camping, skiing or paddle boarding.

I believe good outcomes in cardiac surgery depend on a high level of surgeon involvement in all aspects of care, and clear communication among patient and family, surgeon and clinical teams. Communication begins with a detailed preoperative conversation with patient and family, reviewing the patient's condition and options for treatment, and ends when the patient is well into their successful recovery at home and returns to the care of their primary physicians.

Madha Kuppusamy, MD, specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery; benign and malignant disease of the lungs and esophagus; mediastinum and chest wall surgery including deformity correction and reconstructive surgery; lung cancer; and esophageal cancer.

Thomas (TJ) Templin, II, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon who specializes in cardiothoracic surgery for patients ages 15 and older. He has trained extensively in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic and foregut procedures, including minimally invasive lung and esophageal resections, sympathectomy, and anti-reflux revisions. He also has experience with advanced bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy, including EBUS, airway and esophageal stenting, and esophageal dilation. Dr. Templin follows the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis, which translates to care for the whole person; he treats individuals, not just diseases. Dr. Templin is a Fellow of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Jamal Anyalebechi, MD, is a cardiac and cardiothoracic surgeon who cares for adult patients. Dr. Anyalebechi prioritizes the well-being of his patients above all else, treating them with respect, compassion and empathy. He works collaboratively with his patients to develop treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Daniel Cuadrado, MD, is a board-certified general and cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery. Prior to joining Franciscan, Dr. Cuadrado was an associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and an active duty Army surgeon. During his 20+ year Army career, he served as a surgeon for the Joint Special Operations Command with nine combat deployments and as the consultant to the Office of the Surgeon General in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is a graduate of the Army War College with a Master's Degree in Strategic Sciences._x000D_ Dr. Cuadrado is interested in all aspects of non-cardiac thoracic surgery and has had extensive training in minimally invasive and robotic procedures for benign and malignant diseases of the lung, esophagus, pleura and mediastinum as well as anti-reflux surgery. He has experience in robotic navigational bronchoscopy, airway stenting, endobronchial ultrasound, esophagoscopy to include stenting and transoral incisionless fundoplication._x000D_ Dr. Cuadrado is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Chest Physicians and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He has authored numerous book chapters, peer-reviewed publications and served as an editor for Surgical Clinics of North America.

Craig R. Hampton, MD, FACS, is board certified in general and cardiothoracic surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Hampton has published numerous related topics including stentless aortic valve replacement and mitral valve repair. After finishing medical school at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Dr. Hampton performed residencies in general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and served as chief surgical resident at the University of Washington in Seattle. He also earned an NIH-funded research fellowship in cardiovascular surgery. Dr. Hampton is interested in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery including aortic root pathology, aortic surgery, arrhythmia surgery, coronary surgery, and valve repairs and replacements.

Thomas (TJ) Templin, II, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon who specializes in cardiothoracic surgery for patients ages 15 and older. He has trained extensively in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic and foregut procedures, including minimally invasive lung and esophageal resections, sympathectomy, and anti-reflux revisions. He also has experience with advanced bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy, including EBUS, airway and esophageal stenting, and esophageal dilation. Dr. Templin follows the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis, which translates to care for the whole person; he treats individuals, not just diseases. Dr. Templin is a Fellow of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

I believe good outcomes in cardiac surgery depend on a high level of surgeon involvement in all aspects of care, and clear communication among patient and family, surgeon and clinical teams. Communication begins with a detailed preoperative conversation with patient and family, reviewing the patient's condition and options for treatment, and ends when the patient is well into their successful recovery at home and returns to the care of their primary physicians.

Daniel Cuadrado, MD, is a board-certified general and cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery. Prior to joining Franciscan, Dr. Cuadrado was an associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and an active duty Army surgeon. During his 20+ year Army career, he served as a surgeon for the Joint Special Operations Command with nine combat deployments and as the consultant to the Office of the Surgeon General in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is a graduate of the Army War College with a Master's Degree in Strategic Sciences._x000D_ Dr. Cuadrado is interested in all aspects of non-cardiac thoracic surgery and has had extensive training in minimally invasive and robotic procedures for benign and malignant diseases of the lung, esophagus, pleura and mediastinum as well as anti-reflux surgery. He has experience in robotic navigational bronchoscopy, airway stenting, endobronchial ultrasound, esophagoscopy to include stenting and transoral incisionless fundoplication._x000D_ Dr. Cuadrado is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Chest Physicians and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He has authored numerous book chapters, peer-reviewed publications and served as an editor for Surgical Clinics of North America.

Madha Kuppusamy, MD, specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery; benign and malignant disease of the lungs and esophagus; mediastinum and chest wall surgery including deformity correction and reconstructive surgery; lung cancer; and esophageal cancer.

Allen Rubin, MD, is a board-certified vascular surgeon who performs both open and endovascular procedures. His clinical areas of interest are endovascular treatment for limb salvage, cerebrovascular disease, aortic disease, venous disease and thoracic outlet syndrome.

Bridget Lonergan, ARNP, serves as the primary nurse practitioner for the Lung Nodule Clinic. Bridget works closelywith a multidisciplinary team including thoracic surgeons, pulmonologist, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologistsand radiologist to ensure patients receive the most appropriate and timely care. She also provides ongoing cancer surveillancefor established thoracic surgery patients of Dr. Krishnadasan and Dr. Templin._x000D_ Bridget believes all persons have the right to access quality, affordable health care. She also believes healthy individualslead to healthy families and communities. Her approach to care is a holistic one, tailored to meet the needs of each uniqueindividual. Listening to her patients and putting them first are cornerstones of her care._x000D_ Bridget is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners._x000D_ Away from work, she enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest, whether hiking, camping, skiing or paddle boarding.