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  • Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
  • Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates at St. Joseph 1802 S. Yakima Ave. Suite 102, Tacoma, WA 98405
  • (253) 272-7777

Brief Intro

Thomas (TJ) Templin, II, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery. He specializes in cardiothoracic surgery for patients ages 15 and older. Dr. Templin has trained extensively in minimally invasive thoracic and foregut procedures, including minimally invasive lung and esophageal resections, sympathectomy, and anti-reflux revisions. He also has experience with advanced bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy, including EBUS, airway and esophageal stenting, and esophageal dilation. Dr. Templin follows the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis, which translates to care for the whole person; he treats individuals, not just diseases. Dr. Templin is a Fellow of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Surgeons.

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 1802 S. Yakima Ave. Suite 102, Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Mon:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Tue:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Regence BlueShield
  • Assurant Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Humana
  • American Healthcare Alliance
  • Medicare
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Medicaid
  • Zenith
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare
  • AmeriGroup
  • AARP
  • State Farm
  • GEHA
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • APWU
  • First Choice Health
  • Optum Health
  • Meritain Health
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