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Dr. James Rifenbery, MD
General Surgery* Age 72
Dr. James Rifenbery, MD
Dr. James Rifenbery, MD is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.
Dr. James Rifenbery, MD

Dr. James Rifenbery, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. James Rifenbery, MD is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.
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About Dr. James Rifenbery, MD

Dr. Rifenbery graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at Emanuel Hospital. Dr. James Rifenbery, MD is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, WA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Rifenbery currently practices at Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Castle Rock, CO and is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Rifenbery's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rifenbery is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Where Dr. James Rifenbery, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    1802 Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

Experience and Background Check

Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Abscess
Abdominal Hernia
Abscess
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Acute Appendicitis
Acute Cholecystitis
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Anal Abscess
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Abscess and Fistula
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Appendix Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cholecystitis
Chronic Appendicitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Cancer
Endocrine Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gland Cancer
Hamartomatous Colorectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Abscess
Liver Cancer
MSI-H Colorectal Cancer
MSI-L Colorectal Cancer
MSS Colorectal Cancer
Muscle Cancer
Neck Cancer
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Abscess
Pancreatic Disease
Parasitic Appendicitis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Adenoma
Parathyroid Cancer
Parathyroid Hyperplasia
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Perianal Abscess
Perirectal Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Abscess
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Renal Abscess
Retroperitoneal Abscess
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spleen Cancer
Spleen Disorders
Sporadic Colorectal Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thoracic Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Molina
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • HealthFirst
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • Open Access
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Health Net
  • PHCS Network
    MultiPlan PPO
  • Commercial
  • ODS Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Advantage Health Solutions
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Preferred Provider Network
  • Blue Plan 65 Medicare Supplement PPO
    Blue Preferred
    Blue Card
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Heritage Plus
  • United Healthcare
    Options
    Navigate
    Choice Plus
    Medicare Advantage
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    HealthKeepers Plus
  • First Choice Health
  • Cigna
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Choice
  • HealthPartners
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • Medicare

Meet Dr. James Rifenbery, MD

Biography
  • Dr. James Rifenbery, MD is a general surgeon in Tacoma, WA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1980. He specializes in General Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Laparoscopic Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Emanuel Hospital
    1981
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Emanuel Hospital
    1985
Residency Hospital
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Dr. James Rifenbery, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Rifenbery, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Dr. Rifenbery has over 46 years of healthcare experience.

Hospitals Where Dr. James Rifenbery, MD Practices

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA

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