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Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD
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Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Seattle, WA.
Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 43
Seattle, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Seattle, WA.
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About Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD

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 Virginia Mason Medical Center and is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. Dr. Sternbach has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Sternbach's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sternbach is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Lung Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Pleural Effusion
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Thoracentesis
Port Placements or Replacements
Partial Lobectomy
Bronchoscopy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Empyema
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atrial Fibrillation
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Wall Deformity
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Pancreatic Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Disease
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Septal Defect
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Umbilical Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Excision
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Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
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 Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Meet Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD

Biography
  • Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Seattle, WA. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • General Surgery, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, 2018
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, 2020
Fellowship Hospital
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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.

Hospitals Where Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD Practices

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    925 Seneca St, Seattle, WA

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