Thomas (TJ) Templin, II, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery. He specializes in cardiothoracic surgery for patients ages 15 and older. Dr. Templin has trained extensively in 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 American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Thomas Templin II, MD
-
Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery -
Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates at St. Joseph 1802 S. Yakima Ave. Suite 102, Tacoma, WA 98405 -
(253) 272-7777
Brief Intro
View More
Languages Spoken
- English
Location & Hours
-
1802 S. Yakima Ave. Suite 102, Tacoma, WA 98405 -
Mon:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
- Surgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Regence BlueShield
- Assurant Health
- CHAMPVA
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Molina Healthcare
- Humana
- American Healthcare Alliance
- Medicare
- Group Health Cooperative
- Medicaid
- Zenith
- UnitedHealthcare
- Wellcare
- AmeriGroup
- AARP
- State Farm
- GEHA
- Community Health Plan of Washington
- Tricare
- Triwest Healthcare Alliance
- PacificSource Health Plans
- APWU
- First Choice Health
- Optum Health
- Meritain Health
View More
Similar Doctors Nearby
-
View ProfilesDr. Arthur Clement Torgerson- Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
- 68 years of experience
- Tacoma, WA
-
View ProfilesDr. Robert Alan McAlexander- Surgery
- 67 years of experience
- Tacoma, WA
-
View ProfilesDr. John Stanley Chappell- Pediatric Surgery, Surgery
- 66 years of experience
- Tacoma, WA
-
View ProfilesDr. Carl Stevens Hammer- Other Specialty, Surgery
- 57 years of experience
- Tacoma, WA
-
View ProfilesDr. George Gilbert Johnston- Cardiovascular Disease, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery
- 56 years of experience
- Tacoma, WA
-
View ProfilesDr. Gerald Wilfred Anderson- Other Specialty, Surgery
- 54 years of experience
- Tacoma, WA
-
View ProfilesDr. John Gary Meyer- Dentistry, Family Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Surgery
- 54 years of experience
- Tacoma, WA
-
View ProfilesDr. John Michael Luber- Cardiovascular Disease, Thoracic Surgery
- 52 years of experience
- Tacoma, WA
WA Hospitals by Specialty
-
Cancer
20
-
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery
15
-
Orthopedics
36
-
Neurology & Neurosurgery
21
-
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
32
-
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
33
-
Diabetes & Endocrinology
12
-
Children's Hospital
4
-
Urology
30
-
Psychiatry
16
-
Geriatrics
33
-
Rehabilitation
13
-
Obsterics & Gynecology
4
-
Ear, Nose & Throat
4
-
Rheumatology
1
-
Long Term Care
1
-
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy)
15
