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Kai Engstad, MD

  • 4.9 / 5 (50 ratings)
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiology
Accepting New Patients
MultiCare Provider
Location
Phone: 253-403-7257

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Fully trained general surgeon including extensive trauma surgical experience. Complete breadth of adult cardiac and throacic surgery including minimally invasive techniques, robotics and ECMO. Significant international surgical experience including Iraq, Myanmar and China. Military/civilian cooperation in austere environments.

Languages: English
Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery; American Board of Surgery - General Surgery; Federal Aviation Administration - Aviation Medical Examiner
Professional School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency: Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Fellowship: Oregon Health & Science University
Medical Groups:
  • MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute
Special Interests:

 Surgical innovation, minimally invasive thoracic and cardiac surgery, international medicine, surgery in developing countries, surgical education.

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  • 5 Provider showed concern
  • 5 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.9 Provider included you in decisions
  • 5 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9 out of 5 (50 ratings, 14 comments)
  • Feb, 24 2026
    Great man! Took time explaining everything! Felt like he cared and studied my chart! Wish there were more Dr like him!! Awesome!
  • Dec, 23 2025
    Dr Engstad is the most compassionate, empathetic, wth the most thorough explanation s of any surgeon I have ever met both as a professional and as a patient.
  • Dec, 11 2025
    Dr ENGSTAD was very good at analyzing my health challenge. The doctor was easy to talk to and he held out hope that Pulse Heart may be able to help me. Currently I do not know what has caused my breathing problem and I have no idea about a solution.
  • Oct, 31 2025
    The nurses were great, they took care of me and explained everything several times. The doctor came In and explained to us how the procedure went and the results.
  • Sep, 9 2025
    Dr. Engstad was very thorough in his explanations and recommendations. He was very down to earth and patiently answered all of my questions. He had an appropriate sense of humor. I left my appointment feeling more calm about the prospects of cardiac surgery.
  • Sep, 9 2025
    Dr Engstad was amazing! I wasn't hurried, he answered all questions and was very thorough.
  • Sep, 4 2025
    I see alot of Doctors this one understand me. And where Iam in my life.
  • Aug, 21 2025
    Dr Engstad was the most personable and engaging Dr I have ever had the occasion to see. He made all the technical info easier to understand.
  • Jul, 15 2025
    Well versed and thoroughly discussed the situation to my and wife's satisfaction.
  • Jun, 20 2025
    They are everything one could want while going through the type of illness that I am. God bless everyone.
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