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Eric Vallieres

Eric Vallieres, Lung Cancer Program Surgical Director

Eric Vallieres M.D.

Surgical Director - Lung Cancer Program

About Eric Vallieres

Eric Vallieres, M.D., is a thoracic surgeon and surgical director of the Lung Cancer Program at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington. With a specialty in thoracic surgery, Vallieres clinical interests include lung cancer, bronchoscopy, chest wall tumors, chest wall resections, pleural diseases, robot-assisted surgery, thoracoscopic lobectomies and mesothelioma.

Accolades

Pleural and Lung Cancer

Excellence in Research

Team Leader

Robotic Surgery

Board Certified in Surgery

Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that few doctors specialize in treating. Most cases develop in the lining of the lungs – known as pleural mesothelioma – and this has become a special interest for Vallieres.

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Eric Vallieres M.D.

Specialty

Thoracic Surgery

Medical Treatment Center

Swedish Medical Center

Contact

eric.vallieres@swedish.org

One of the surgeries he is qualified to perform is an extrapleural pneumonectomy, which is used for pleural mesothelioma patients.

Quick Fact

Dr. Vallieres is fluent in French and English.

Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Vallieres has no professional affiliation with Asbestos.com.

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Last Modified March 1, 2018

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