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Kai Engstad, MD
Pulse Heart Institute

Kai Engstad, MD

  • 4.9 / 5 (63 ratings)

Medical Specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiology

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Primary Practice Location

Pulse Heart Institute Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery - Tacoma

419 South L St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Phone: 253-403-7257

Provider Bio

Provider Bio

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.

Locations

Locations

Pulse Heart Institute Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery - Tacoma

Pulse Heart Institute Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery - Tacoma

Clinic
253-403-7257
419 South L St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: 253-403-7257
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  • 4.9 Provider showed concern
  • 4.9 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.9 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9 out of 5 (63 ratings, 13 comments)
  • Jun, 4 2024
    He went above and beyond to help me with my situation.
  • Mar, 21 2024
    He was wonderful thank you for being so understanding of my stress
  • Mar, 15 2024
    Absolutely, thankful tor the attention to detail, the genuine desire to keep patient needs and quirks/ in mind, very good approach, open, friendly, desire in him to keep me genuinely in the know
  • Mar, 10 2024
    It's not often a doctor takes as much time as Dr. Engstad did so it was very pleasant to be heard for once.
  • Mar, 8 2024
    Dr. E. Put me at ease and encouraged my questions, giving me thorough answers to all.
  • Jan, 14 2024
    Very professional ease my worries and explained everything very well to me. Made me feel confident.
  • Oct, 9 2023
    Dr was very personable and wanted to know about me as a person
  • Sep, 25 2023
    Dr Engstad is excellent. He did listen and explained very well my options.
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