Dr. Eric VallieresFocus: Pleural Mesothelioma

About Dr. Eric Vallieres

Dr. Vallieres is a Thoracic Surgeon at the Swedish Cancer Institute (SCI) in Seattle, Washington. He’s affiliated with Swedish Cherry Hill and Swedish First Hill.

Currently, Dr. Eric Vallieres is the Medical Director of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at the Swedish Medical Center. He’s also the Surgical Director of the Lung Cancer Program at the Swedish Cancer Institute and Swedish Medical Center. He was previously an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington.

Eric E. Vallieres, MD, is recognized for his expertise in treating lung cancer patients and working closely with thoracic surgeon Dr. Alexander Farivar to treat mesothelioma patients.

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  Medical Degree and Residency

  MD Faculté de médecine at Université Laval in Quebec, Canada (1977-1982). Dr. Vallieres completed his residency in General and Thoracic Surgery at the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada (1983-1989).

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  Professorship

  Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington (1996-2006)
  Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Ottawa (1994-1996)
  Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Alberta Edmonton (1991-1994)

Dr. Eric Vallieres also completed a fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at the University of Toronto (1988-1989) and a Clinical Thoracic Fellowship at the University of Bordeaux in 1991.

Dr. Sugarbaker’s Accomplishments

• Won the Seattle Met Top Doctor award for 2017
• Awarded title of one of America’s Top Doctors for Cancer from 2005 to 2013
• Involved in research that involves improving treatment for pleural mesothelioma
• Speaks English and French

Get Connected to Dr. Eric Vallieres

Many of Dr. Vallieres patients are thankful for his expertise in mesothelioma treatment and the patient-doctor relationship that they develop. Our patient advocates can help you set up an appointment with Dr. Vallieres today.

Why Choose Dr. Eric Vallieres?

• He works closely with the medical team at the Swedish Cancer Institute to individualize a patient’s treatment plan.
• Patients under his care have been known to improve their life expectancy.
• He has years of experience as a thoracic surgeon and treating cases of mesothelioma.

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