Alexander Farivar, MD

Thoracic & Cardiac Surgeon

Conditions Treated

Lung Cancer Pericardial Mesothelioma Pleural Mesothelioma

Bio & Insurance Information

Dr. Alexander Farivar is a surgeon based in Seattle, Washington. He has been working in the medical field for almost two decades. He has dealt with numerous cases of lung cancer, mesothelioma, and pleural diseases during his career. He has a vast knowledge of minimally invasive surgery and is also experienced in robot-assisted surgery. Dr. Farivar graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Afterward, he completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Washington and a fellowship in thoracic surgery at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Farivar is board-certified both in surgery and thoracic and cardiac surgery. One of the areas of interest he focused on during the past years is mesothelioma. He is one of the most reputable specialists who conduct a thorough research in this domain. He contributed to multiple studies and publications. Some of his works focus on topics like thrombosis and inflammation. Dr. Farivar has been listed among the top doctors by the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine. He is an active member of various medical associations including the American College of Chest Physicians, and the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation. He is currently affiliated with the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle. Patients who want to benefit from his support can use one of the following insurances: Aetna, Humana, MultiPlan, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, Coventry Health Care, Blue Cross of California, Health Net.



Education & Training

Boston University - 1999

Medical School

University of Washington Medical Center

Residency

Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School

Fellowship

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery

American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Hospitals & Clinics

Swedish Cancer Institute - Seattle

Languages: English/Spanish

(206) 386-2354

1221 Madison St

Seattle, Washington 98104

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Publications

Dr. Alexander Farivar has contributed to 4 publications.

Crosstalk between Thrombosis and Inflammation: Thrombin Activation after Lung Reperfusion.

Farivar AS, McCourtie AS, Delgado MF, MacKinnon-Patterson B, Mulligan MS. Bayer Research Scientific Committee. Phoenix, AZ. May 20, 2005.

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The Anti-inflammatory Properties of Mycophenelate Mofetil in Acute Oxidative Lung Injury.

Farivar AS, MacKinnon-Patterson B, Woolley SM, Mulligan MS. International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. Philadelphia, PA. April, 2005.

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Poly (ADP) Ribose Polymerase Inhibition Improves Rat Cardiac Allograft Survival

Alexander S. Farivar, MD, Anton S. McCourtie, MRCS, Brendan C. MacKinnon-Patterson, BS, Steven M. Woolley, MRCS, Andrew D. Barnes, PharmD, Min Chen, MD, PhD, Prakash Jagtap, PhD, Csaba Szabó, MD, PhD, Christopher T. Salerno, MD, PhD, Michael S. Mulligan, MDcorrespondence

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The Role of p38 in Experimental Obliterative Airway Disease in Rats. The International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation.

Farivar AS, MacKinnon-Patterson B, Woolley SM, Fraga C, Thomas R, Mulligan MS.

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Memberships

American College of Chest Physicians

CTS Net

International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation

Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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“ He is one of the most understanding doctors I have ever worked with and also one of the most compassionate persons I have ever met. He listened to what I had to say as a patient, he is a real lifesaver. ”