Alexander S. Farivar, MD
Seattle, WA 98104
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104
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About Alexander S. Farivar
Dr. Farivar is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Farivar has a broad-based thoracic surgery practice. He enjoys helping patients and their families through their healthcare journey. He takes great effort to incorporate the needs and beliefs of patients and their families in his treatment plans. Dr. Farivar has a particular interest in lung and esophageal disorders, including cancer treatment. He also has interests in the appropriate use of robotic surgery to address thoracic surgery pathology, as well as malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Brigham and Womens Harvard Medical School
ResidencyUniversity of Washington General Surgery Residency
Medical SchoolBoston University School of Medicine
STS, ACCP, AATS
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
- American Board of Surgery, Surgery
- Comparing robotic lung resection with thoracotomy and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery cases entered into the Society of Thoracic Surgeons database.
- Early experience with robotic lung resection results in similar operative outcomes and morbidity when compared with matched video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery cases.
- Repair of symptomatic giant paraesophageal hernias in elderly (>70 years) patients results in improved quality of life.
- Clinical Outcomes of Reoperation for Failed Antireflux Operations.
- The effect of concurrent esophageal pathology on bariatric surgical planning.
Swedish
Swedish First Hill
In his off time, Dr. Farivar enjoys spending time with loved ones and friends. He enjoys cooking, dining out, hiking, sports, water sports, and exploring the beautiful Northwest.
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I feel fortunate to be under the health care umbrella of the Swedish organization
Swedish Patient
Very pleased with my visit and my Doctor and staff.
Swedish Patient
This visit was my first time meeting Dr Farivar and he answered all my concerns with knowledge and was very informative. He also has a warm personality making a stressful meeting less stressful. He spent a lot of time with me explaining my X-rays, all my concerns that assured me I am in good hands with my upcoming surgery. I left the office visit with confidence in my upcoming surgery.
Swedish Patient
I feel very safe with this surgeon and his plan to discuss alternatives.
Swedish Patient
Thank you for excellent care from your courteous staff all around. Very helpful, kind and upbeat. Appreciate the time my Doctors have taken to explain my new diagnoses of cancer and what they can and not do for me. Being informed really helps.
Swedish Patient
Dr Farivar acknowledged my issues and provided helpful insight in how to best move forward with my care. Dr Farivar was very thorough in advising me of any potential risks and outcomes. I really appreciated Dr Farivar's care and attention to the symptoms I have been experiencing!
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