Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD
Surgeon
1959 NE Pacific Street Suite AA115 Seattle WA, 98195About
Dr. Kevin Koomalsingh is a general surgeon practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Koomalsingh specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Koomalsingh provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
St George’s University SOM MD 2006
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Surgery University of Washington 5 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Fellowships
- Heart Transplantation Mechanical Circulatory Support
Professional Society Memberships
- STSAATS
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Hawaii
Hobbies / Sports
- SnowboardingBasketballBaseball
Favorite professional publications
- Annals of Thoracic SurgeryJournal of Heart and Lung Transplantation
Areas of research
Heart Failure
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