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Craig Hampton, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Tacoma, WA

CraigRichardHamptonMD

Thoracic Surgery Tacoma, WA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Medical Director, Cardiac Surgery VMFH, St Joseph Medical Center

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  • Office

    1802 Yakima Ave Ste 102
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Phone+1 253-272-7777
    Fax+1 253-426-4142

Summary

  • Dr. Craig Hampton is a thoracic surgeon based in Tacoma, WA, with a subspecialty in cardiovascular surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School before completing both his residency and fellowship in surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Hampton has published numerous well-cited papers in prestigious journals, with the most prominent focus being on cardiac remodeling, myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, and related treatments. He's also a recognized Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

    Dr Hampton's clinical expertise is on minimally invasive valve surgery, and has focused on minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement, and has done > 1000 minimally invasive mitral valve operations.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2004 - 2006
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2004
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2006 - 2011
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Aileen Mickey: The 2020 Leaders in Health Care Gold Award Winner for Outstanding Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer
    Dr. Aileen Mickey: The 2020 Leaders in Health Care Gold Award Winner for Outstanding Medical Director/Chief Medical OfficerFebruary 28th, 2020

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