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John Luber Jr., MD, Thoracic Surgery, Tacoma, WA

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Thoracic Surgery Tacoma, WA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Director of Program Development , Franciscan Health System Cardiac Surgery

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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. John Luber is a cardiac surgeon in Tacoma, WA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including St. Joseph Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has been in practice 44 years. He specializes in cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in cerebrovascular disease, ecmo, transcatheter valve implant, and beating heart CABG. He currently serves as Co-Chair for Clinical Standards, Cardiac Surgery,CommonSpirit Health System and as Medical Director, Program Development,Cardiac Surgery Franciscan Health System

Education & Training

  • Boston Children’s Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital
    Boston Children’s Hospital/Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Congenital Cardiac Surgery, 1980 - 1982
  • Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
    Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Thoracic Surgery, 1979 - 1981
  • Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
    Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Surgery, 1974 - 1979
  • Oregon Health  Science University Hospital
    Oregon Health Science University HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1973 - 1974
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1982 - 2014
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1993 - 2014
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Committees

  • Director, ECMO Quality and Planning, CHI Franciscan Health System 2019 - Present
  • Chair, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, CHI Franciscan 2014 - Present

Professional Memberships