Dr. Wataru Tamura, MD
Dr. Wataru Tamura, MD is a gastroenterologist in Seattle, WA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tamura has extensive experience in Gastrointestinal Disorders, Pancreatic Disease, and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UW Medical Center-Montlake and Providence Saint Mary Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Puget Sound Gastroenterology, P.S. is a physician-directed organization providing comprehensive gastrointestinal medical services to patients and referring physicians in the Puget Sound area.We dedicate our service to caring for...read more
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Specialties: Gastroenterology Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine—Gastroenterology Medical School: M.D. Keio Gijuku University School of Medicine, Shinjiku-ku, Tokyo, Japan Residency: Beth Israel Medical Center, Internal...read moreGastroenterology
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Thomas Jefferson University
Medical School, 1997Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1997Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus
Residency Hospital, 1995
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90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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