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Dr. George P. Pappas, MD

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(554 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Professional interests include: empyema, beryllium disease, foreign bodies, and more.

515 Minor Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 386-9500

Dr. George P. Pappas, MD is a pulmonologist in Seattle, WA specializing in adult pulmonology and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. George P. Pappas, MD is affiliated with Providence, Swedish Medical Center and Swedish Health Services.

Office Locations

515 Minor Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

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Some issues Dr. George P. Pappas, MD can help you with:

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Lung Transplant

Patients who have very severe lung disease may need a lung transplant. The diseased lung is entirely removed and replaced with a healthy lung, usually donated by a person who died. Either one or both lungs can be transplanted.

Contrary to popular belief, lung transplant is rarely used to treat lung cancer. It is a more common treatment for patients with other advanced lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Lung transplant is a serious operation and is generally used as a last resort for patients who have only a short time to live without surgery.

During a transplant, an incision is made on the side of the chest (for a single lung) or in the middle (for both lungs). Patients may be hooked up to a heart-lung bypass machine, which will do the work of moving blood and oxygen through the body during the procedure. After the diseased lung is cut away from the main airway and blood vessels, the donor lung is stitched into place. Surgery may take as long as twelve hours, and a hospital stay of two to three weeks after surgery is not uncommon. For the first hours or day after surgery, patients use a ventilator, or a machine to help them breathe. Tubes will be inserted into the chest to help drain excess air and fluid. During recovery, physical therapy and breathing exercises are used to help the new lung work as well as possible.

Lung capacity is carefully monitored for several months after surgery. Patients who have had a transplant will also have to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives. These drugs stop the body's immune system from attacking the new lung. The main risks after a transplant are infection and rejection (when the immune system attacks the 'foreign' lung). A healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a diet high in vegetables and lean protein, not smoking, and getting enough exercise, is important to keeping the lungs functioning as well as possible. With proper care, many patients can live ten or even twenty years after a lung transplant.

In The News

“The Swedish clinic was created for people who had been critically ill, like Young, said pulmonologist Dr. George Pappas, and many are doing well.”—"Nearly a year on, many of the earliest COVID-19 'long-haulers' are still not back to normal", The Columbian, December 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. George P. Pappas, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 25%

By Volume:

pulmonary function test

In 2012, Dr. George P. Pappas, MD performed more pulmonary function test (PFT) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George P. Pappas, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Seattle, WA during 2012 were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
blood draw	82
bronchoscopy	32
cardiac procedures	22
CT scan	117
doctor visit	908
hospital care	537
inpatient care	537
lab tests	68
preventive care	28
pulmonary testing	530
thoracic (chest) imaging	380
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	22
vaccines	28
X-rays	263

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George P. Pappas, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Seattle, WA during 2013 were pulmonary testing, inpatient care, hospital care and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
blood draw	82
bronchoscopy	32
cardiac procedures	18
catheterization	15
CT scan	132
doctor visit	993
hospital care	486
inpatient care	486
lab tests	61
preventive care	58
pulmonary testing	569
thoracic (chest) imaging	458
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
vaccines	58
X-rays	326

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	594
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	50
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	127
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George P. Pappas, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Seattle, WA during 2014 were pulmonary testing, thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	112
bronchoscopy	14
cardiac procedures	32
CT scan	174
doctor visit	1080
hospital care	270
inpatient care	270
lab tests	115
preventive care	19
pulmonary testing	653
thoracic (chest) imaging	510
ultrasound (sonogram)	32
vaccines	19
X-rays	336

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	423

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	578
Black	56
Hispanic	16
Asian	56
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	136
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George P. Pappas, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Seattle, WA during 2015 were pulmonary testing, thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	97
CT scan	140
doctor visit	853
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154
lab tests	76
preventive care	156
pulmonary testing	507
thoracic (chest) imaging	429
vaccines	156
X-rays	289

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	582
Female	718

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1038
Black	112
Hispanic	0
Asian	72
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	526
From 75 to 84	452
85 and over	214
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George P. Pappas, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Seattle, WA during 2016 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	18
CT scan	35
doctor visit	918
hospital care	287
inpatient care	287
preventive care	71
pulmonary testing	570
thoracic (chest) imaging	117
vaccines	71
X-rays	82

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	52
Hispanic	17
Asian	45
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	97
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	55
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George P. Pappas, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Seattle, WA during 2017 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	13
doctor visit	919
hospital care	399
inpatient care	399
preventive care	32
pulmonary testing	460
vaccines	32

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	355

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	48
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	103
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George P. Pappas, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Seattle, WA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	899
hospital care	381
inpatient care	381
preventive care	27
pulmonary testing	341
vaccines	27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	95
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George P. Pappas, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Seattle, WA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	636
hospital care	461
inpatient care	461
preventive care	22
pulmonary testing	252
vaccines	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	68
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George P. Pappas, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Seattle, WA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	579
hospital care	271
inpatient care	271
preventive care	14
pulmonary testing	176
vaccines	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	68
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George P. Pappas, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Seattle, WA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	679
hospital care	235
inpatient care	235
preventive care	12
pulmonary testing	232
vaccines	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	65
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George P. Pappas, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Seattle, WA during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	622
hospital care	233
inpatient care	233
pulmonary testing	296

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	73
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George P. Pappas, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Seattle, WA were pulmonary testing, thoracic (chest) imaging, inpatient care and hospital care.

aspiration	13
blood draw	78
bronchoscopy	20
cardiac procedures	24
catheterization	15
CT scan	119
doctor visit	826
hospital care	337
inpatient care	337
lab tests	80
preventive care	43
pulmonary testing	416
thoracic (chest) imaging	378
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	24
vaccines	43
X-rays	259

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	43
Asian / Pacific Islander	36
Non-Hispanic White	466
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	205
85 and over	95
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	230

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George P. Pappas, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	29
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. George P. Pappas, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George P. Pappas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Swedish Medical Center

Swedish Health Services

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. George P. Pappas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. George P. Pappas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

TRICARE

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

Humana HMO

First Health

Kaiser Permanente

Aetna Medicare PPO

Carelon PPO

Ambetter Cascade Select

Ambetter Cascade Care

Premera

Evernorth PPO

Seven Corners

First Choice PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. George P. Pappas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 554 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. George P. Pappas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-17

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Dr. Has been providing care for my husband # of years, over time I have developed respiratory Problems, my primary found some nodules on lung X-ray year ago said it was time to follow up & since I have had respiratory problems in the past I asked Dr. Pappas if he would consider taking me as patient. His care for my husband lung disease has been so great for many years I was hopeful he would consider adding me to his practice even though I know how his practice is full! I do not believe my pulmonary health is at great risk @ this time but there are problems and I'm hopeful working together we can prevent further progression. I'am very grateful too!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-30

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Dr. Pappas was very well prepared for my visit, he had all the records at hand and was fully read up on the latest developments. He ordered an X-ray that was taken right away. And he went over the results with me and showed me this as well as the previous X-ray from 03/2024. Similarly we went over previous and current spirometry test results and Dr. Pappas showed me differences and similarities. . Very thorough approach. He Is going to explore a possible new ( for me) medication to deal with allergy Induced asthma. I am very grateful for the time he took with me and how well prepared he was, for my consult.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-03-21

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Dr Pappas has always treated me professionally, sensitively, and personally. I have a great deal of trust in his diagnosis and treatment plan. His staff -- as well as the people in the check-in desk -- are great. This last appointment, I got confused on when the next appointment (a pulmonary test) was to take place. They discovered the problem and chased me down... A phone call shortly after I walked out caught me in a coffee shop. This certainly saved me a long 65 mile roundtrip. I'm well treated at Swedish.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-18

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Dr.Pappas is a really good doctor. He is very knowledgable, professional, and he has a great bedside manner than most physicians do not have!THe receptionist who checked me in at this appt was excellent. Previously, I haven't always liked the receptionist at Dr. Pappas' office.The RN from Switzerland was excellent, and the lady who scheduled my follow up was also excellent.It was a nice doctor visit. Everything ran on-time. Dr. Pappas is one of thr few doctors who is always on time for his appts.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-08

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I always enjoy my virtual visits with Dr. Pappas and feel he listens carefully to my questions and concerns. I always find him professional and easy to communicate with during our visits. Dr. Pappas guides me through current issues, recommending further treatments and tests, If necessary. I have complete confidence in him and appreciate his suggestions. He truly listens and offers sincere, personal advice. I appreciate having Dr. Pappas as a member of my Medical Team.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-15

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Appreciate the attention, time, and thoughtfulness in the care provided. Dr Pappas goes out of his way to explain the issue, results, and treatment options. I appreciate the amount of consultation and communication with the other doctors and technicians involved in my care, including detailed review of test and x-ray results, along with treatment plans. His manner is warm and comforting, I feel that I am getting the best care possible. Many thanks!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-12

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Dr Pappas is and has in 11 yrs been wonderful to me excellent DrHowever: his secretary has been there a long and I was not contacted on virtual or told he's not in Wednesdays they need to know that when scheduling!!! Also it takes forever to get a appointment with Dr papas appointments are like 4 months out crazy perhaps a immediate vertual call can be made especially to patients bern with him longer in good standing Thank you

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-18

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My only issue is that I can not schedule the 6 month follow up appt requested by my provider 6 months out. Apparently his calendar does not go out beyond June and my next appt should be made for August. It is best for me, and others I would guess, to schedule future appts as soon as requested so I don't forget. Otherwise everything is perfect and I am so very grateful to have excellent pulmonary care from Dr Pappas. Thank you.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-18

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Dr Pappas and his Care team have always treated me very well, and have always answered my questions. He's very caring, I feel very blessed to have him as a doctor. My last visit I had CT scan and an appointment all on the same day and also was given the results of Ct scan too I was very impressed and it was all done in timely matter. It was great to have everything taken care of in one day, it was greatly appreciated

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-01-13

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Dr. Pappas md has guided me through post Covid / intubation recovery through many health issues. I am very aware how much care I require and he directs me to appropriate areas I need and gives me encouragement to continue To continue on this road of self care . I am So fortunate to tell you that I survived sars-Covid with the best medical care on this planet in patient and post op follow up with his direction.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George P. Pappas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Inari Medical, Inc.	$320 CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $320
EKOS Corporation	$240 EKOSONIC $240
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$151 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $115	$36
Covidien Sales LLC	$116 Vessel Sealing $116
Pfizer Inc.	$71 VIAGRA $32	CHANTIX $22	ELIQUIS $17
Other	$115 ARCAPTA NEOHALER $12	$103

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$995
Education	$20

Biography

Dr. George Pappas is a specialist in critical care (intensive care medicine) and adult pulmonology. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include airway obstruction, tracheal stenosis, and pneumonitis (lung inflammation). Dr. Pappas's professional affiliations include Providence and Swedish Medical Center. He appears to be in-network for HealthSmart, Coventry, CIGNA Plans, and more. He welcomes new patients at his office inSeattle, WA as reported by Doctor.com. Dr. Pappas graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College and Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Pappas's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington and a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver.