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Dr. James Sebesta, MD

Bariatric Medicine*
4.2 (9)
Map Pin Small Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Sebesta, MD

Dr. James Sebesta, MD is a Bariatric Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA. They graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda and is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and Multicare Auburn Medical Center. Dr. Sebesta, completed a residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Sebesta an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Sebesta works at MultiCare Center for Weight Loss & Wellness - Tacoma in Tacoma, WA. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Sebesta's Office Locations

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    MultiCare Center for Weight Loss & Wellness - Tacoma
    2202 S Cedar St Ste 300, Tacoma, WA 98405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 301-5280

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
  • Multicare Auburn Medical Center

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Obesity
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Abdominal Disorders
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Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Fracture
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Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Colectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
LINX® Reflux Management System
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Vagotomy
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Vascular Surgical Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair
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    4.2
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    About Dr. James Sebesta, MD

    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Medicine

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1619004918
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Madigan Army Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. James Sebesta, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sebesta is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Sebesta has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Sebesta works at MultiCare Center for Weight Loss & Wellness - Tacoma in Tacoma, WA. View the full address on Dr. Sebesta’s profile.

    Dr. Sebesta has seen patients for Obesity, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sebesta on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Sebesta. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sebesta.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Sebesta, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Sebesta appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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