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Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
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Overview of Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD

Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Seattle, WA. They graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. Dr. Sternbach, completed a residency at General Surgery, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, 2018. Patients rated Dr. Sternbach an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Sternbach works at Providence Cancer Institute Franz Clinic in Seattle, WA with other offices in Edmonds, WA. They are accepting new patients and accept Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Sternbach's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Virginia Mason Hospital & Seattle Medical Center
    1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (206) 693-4970
  2. 2
    Virginia Mason Edmonds Medical Center
    7315 212th St SW Ste 101, Edmonds, WA 98026 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (206) 693-4970

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    About Dr. Joel Sternbach, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1376838334
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, 2020
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • General Surgery, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, 2018
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Virginia Mason Medical Center

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