Oelschlager, Brant K.

Brant Kurt Oelschlager, M.D.

Dr. Oelschlager is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in esophageal and gastric surgery, as well as other operations of the gastrointestinal tract.  He has extensive experience in advanced  minimally invasive procedures, and has pioneeered many of these techniques and procedures and introduced them in the Pacific Northwest for his patients.

Dr. Oelschlager is the Director for the Surgical Specialties "Center for Esophageal & Gastric Surgery" as well as the University of Washington's "Center for Videoendoscopic Surgery".  He is the Byers Endowed Professor in Esophageal Research in the UW School of Medicine.  Dr. Oelschlager is widely published and recognized both nationally and internationally for his expertise.

In his practice, he provides the least invasive treatment options available to patients with esophageal and other gastrointestinal diseases, through state-of-the-art laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques.

To contact Dr. Oelschalger, please email him at: brant@u.washington.edu
Patient Care Philosophy
 Dr. Oelschlager's philosophy in treating his patients is to provide patient-focused care and effective patient-physician communication.  His goal is to provide the most effective, least minimally invasive surgical treatment whenever possible for his patient to reduce their recovery time and discomfort from surgery.
Personal Interests
 Spending time with family, outdoor activities, running and sports.
Clinical Interests
 Videoendoscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, esophageal surgery, paraesophageal hiatal hernia surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and flexible endoscopy.
Research Interests
    Esophageal diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux, Barrett's esophagus, esophageal cancer, achalasia, paraesophageal hiatal hernias and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
    Teaching Interests
     Minimally invasive surgery and gastric and esophageal diseases.
    Languages
     English
    Expertise
     Cancer Care (esophageal), Esophageal Surgery, General Surgery, Hernia, Surgery

    Education History
    UW - Dept. of Surgery Internship
    UW - Dept. of Surgery Residency
    Univ. of North Carolina SOM Medical education 1995


    Board Certifications
    American Board of Surgery Surgery 2001

    Clinics
    Esophageal Diagnostic Lab at UWMC
    University of Washington Medical Center
    3rd Floor, Surgical Specialties
    Box 356165
    1959 N.E. Pacific St.
    Seattle, WA 98195
    206.598.7350
    Esophageal and Gastric Diseases Clinic at UWMC
    University of Washington Medical Center
    1959 N.E. Pacific St.
    Seattle, WA 98195
    206.598.4477
    General Surgery Clinic at UWMC
    University of Washington Medical Center
    3rd Floor, Surgical Specialties
    Box 356165
    1959 N.E. Pacific St.
    Seattle, WA 98195
    206.598.4477

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