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Donald Low, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Seattle, WA

DonaldELowMD

Thoracic Surgery Seattle, WA

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology

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  • Office

    1100 9th Ave, C6-GS
    Seattle, WA 98101
    Phone+1 206-223-6164
    Fax+1 206-625-7245

Education & Training

  • Queen's University at Kingston
    Queen's University at KingstonClass of 1981
  • Queen's University
    Queen's UniversityB.Sc., Honours Biology/History, 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1986 - 2026

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chair for Cancer Research Benaroya Research Center, 2019
  • The Wilske Translational Research Center Pioneer Award Virginia Mason Medical Center, 2017
  • James Tate Mason Award Virginia Mason Medical Center, 2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Selective epidurography for the assessment of epidural catheter placement after esophagectomy  
    Boshier PR, Woodward C, Nikravan S, Neal JM, Warren D, Low DE, Ann Thorac Surg, 1/20/2019
  • Endoscopic therapy and surveillance versus esophagectomy for early esophageal adenocarcinoma: a review of early outcomes and cost analysis  
    Wirsching A, Boshier PR, Krishnamoorthi R, Larsen MC, Irani S, Ross AS, Low DE, Am J Surg, 1/3/2019
  • Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Esophagectomy: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS(�)) Society Recommendations  
    Low DE, Allum W, De Manzoni G, Ferri L, Immanuel A, Kuppusamy M, Law S, Lindblad M, Maynard N, Neal J, Pramesh CS, Scott M, Mark Smithers B, Addor V, Ljungqvist O, World J Surg, 1/1/2019
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Epidurogram.
    Low DE, AUGIS 21st Annual Scientific Meeting, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1/1/2018
  • Sarcopenia and CT-Jejunostomy.
    Low DE, AUGIS 21st Annual Scientific Meeting, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1/1/2018
  • ECCG Up-Date 2018.
    Low DE, 16th International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ISDE) World Congress, Vienna, Austria, 1/1/2018
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Lectures

  • Update of Esodata Database. 
    Winchester, UK - 1/1/2019
  • Management of Esophageal Leaks. 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL - 1/1/2018
  • Esodata Update. 
    Norwich, UK - 1/1/2018
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Other

  • From the Archives: Roger Lindeman: Part II. Surgeon, Innovator, Administrative Leader and Gentleman. 
    Low DE, VMMC (Virginia Mason Medical Center) Bulletin, Spring
    1/1/2019
  • From the Archives: John A. Dare: Part II of Virginia Mason's Administrative Dynasty. 
    Low DE, VMMC (Virginia Mason Medical Center) Bulletin, Spring
    1/1/2017
  • From the Archives: Roger Lindeman: Part I of Virginia Mason's Administrative Dynasty. 
    Low DE, VMMC (Virginia Mason Medical Center) Bulletin, Fall
    1/1/2017
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Press Mentions

  • Virginia Mason Experts Assess Breath Test to Detect Esophageal Cancer
    Virginia Mason Experts Assess Breath Test to Detect Esophageal CancerDecember 17th, 2019
  • Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation Grants $62K for Cancer Breath Test
    Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation Grants $62K for Cancer Breath TestDecember 31st, 2018

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