Dr. Eric Vallieres
Thoracic Surgeon at the Swedish Cancer Institute
Dr. Eric Vallieres is a top mesothelioma doctor at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington. His clinical focuses are helping people with lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma.
Pleural Mesothelioma
Swedish Cancer Institute/Swedish Thoracic Surgery – First Hill
1101 Madison St., Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104
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More About Mesothelioma Specialist Dr. Eric Vallieres
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that usually begins in the lining of the lungs or abdominal cavity. Asbestos exposure is the only cause of mesothelioma. Most cases of mesothelioma are pleural mesothelioma. This type of mesothelioma forms in the lining of the lungs and is Dr. Vallieres’ area of expertise.
Dr. Vallieres is Medical Director of the Division of Thoracic Surgery and Surgical Director of the Lung Cancer Program at Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington. He and Dr. Adam Bograd work in tandem at the cancer center.
Dr. Vallieres previously was an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington.
Treatment of Pleural Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma treatment usually involves surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy or radiation therapy. Many specialists like Dr. Vallieres prefer to use multiple approaches to attack the tumors in different ways.
As a thoracic surgeon, Dr. Vallieres is capable of performing mesothelioma surgery for patients. There are two main surgeries for pleural mesothelioma, two chemotherapy drugs approved by the FDA, and two immunotherapies approved for this type of mesothelioma.
“We can individualize their treatment so that I can offer him or her the treatment that he or she deserves,” Dr. Vallieres says in a video published on the Swedish Cancer Institute YouTube channel.
- Medical Degree from Faculty of Medicine Universite Laval
- Residency at University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada
- Fellowship with Prof. Louis Couraud in Bordeaux, France
- Memberships in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada, Society of Thoracic Surgery, Western Thoracic Surgical Association, General Thoracic Surgical Club, American Society of Clinical Oncology and Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons
- Board-certified in Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
- 2019 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner
- 2018 Seattle Magazine Top Doctor Award winner
Get Connected to Dr. Eric Vallieres
Dr. Eric Vallieres is a highly trained thoracic surgeon who treats mesothelioma patients. He performs surgeries such as pleurectomy/decortication for eligible cases. He previously ran the Swedish Cancer Institute lung cancer and mesothelioma divisions.
Why Choose Dr. Vallieres?
- Works in tandem with a fellow mesothelioma specialist
- Award-winning doctor recognized in the Seattle region
Dr. Vallieres’ Excellent Patient Reviews
Dr. Vallieres offers compassion and comfort to his patients, evident by his exceptional reviews. He received 4.8 out of five stars from 59 reviews on the Swedish Cancer Institute website.
Some of the most recent were from March of 2021. One read, “This was a terrific clinical visit. All questions were answered promptly and clearly. I would certainly reach out to this clinician should the need arise.”
Another says, “Dr. Vallieres is genuinely concerned about my health. He is personable, communicative about my CT scans, responsive to my concerns, and I am very grateful to have him as my thoracic surgeon.”
How to See Dr. Vallieres for Treatment
Dr. Vallieres works out of two locations: Swedish Cherry Hill Campus and Swedish First Hill. Both medical centers are in Seattle.
We can help you connect with his team today. Please complete our free Doctor Match form or email registered nurse Karen Ritter (karen@mesotheliomaguide.com) your requests for mesothelioma care.
Sources & Author
- Eric Vallieres, M.D. Swedish Health Services. Retrieved from: https://www.swedish.org/doctors/thoracic-surgical-oncology/wa/seattle/eric-vallieres-1881750743. Accessed: 08/02/2023.
