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James Sebesta, MD

  • 4.8 / 5 (126 ratings)
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
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James Sebesta, MD, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery. He treats obesity, gastroesophageal reflux disease, abdominal wall hernias, breast cancer, as well as other gastrointestinal surgical diseases. Dr. Sebesta is one of the first surgeons in South Puget Sound to successfully perform minimally invasive LINX® surgeries for severe reflux and GERD. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, outdoor sports and watching his children’s sporting events.

Languages: English
Certification: Surgery - American Board of Surgery
Professional School: Uniformed University of Health Services (Bethesda, Maryland)
Residency: Madigan Army Medical Center
Medical Groups:
  • MultiCare Medical Partners
Research:
Kuckelman J, Vigueras V, Forte D, Bingham J, Sebesta J, Eckert M. Extraction bags provide no benefit when compared to unprotected lateral stomach extraction during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Am J Surg. 2020 Feb 29. pii: S0002-9610(20)30136-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.02.055. 
Practice Philosophy:

I believe that medical care is a partnership with patients. I listen carefully to each person and together, we choose a treatment plan that best fits the individual’s needs. My goal is to improve the lives of my patients and their families by providing the highest quality of care.

  • 4.9 Provider showed concern
  • 4.8 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.8 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.8 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8 out of 5 (126 ratings, 19 comments)
  • Jan, 28 2026
    I'd recommend Dr Sebesta to anyone in need of his skills. In fact, I've done so many times over the years.
  • Jan, 21 2026
    I enjoyed our conversation with provider and his knowledge and everything that I was concerned about was explained well and taken care of.
  • Nov, 26 2025
    He is incredible and knows exactly what insurance will be looking for and ordered those tests right away. Thanks doctor
  • Nov, 10 2025
    Dr. Sebesta is the best. I did a ton of research to find him and have a lot of respect for his credentials. He lives up to those standards in person.
  • Oct, 8 2025
    I will definitely recommend others to this facility and especially to meet with Dr. Sebesta! He was AMAZING!!!
  • Sep, 13 2025
    I recommend Dr. Sebesta every time anyone mentions gastric bypass surgery. He is awesome! I am very thankful for him and everyone at MultiCare weightloss and wellness. Truly wonderful people!
  • Sep, 2 2025
    He did amazing explained everything to me in a way I understand
  • Aug, 15 2025
    Dr Sabesta is one of the best bariatric Dr's you have.
  • Jul, 10 2025
    Dr Sebesta was great He explained things in a way that I could fully understand my condition.