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Jay Pal, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Seattle, WA

Jay D Pal MD PhD

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Cardiovascular Surgery


University of Washington

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  • 1959 NE Pacific StSeattle, WA 98195

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Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2006 - 2009
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Surgery, 2001 - 2006
  • Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 2001, MD, PhD
  • University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, BerkeleyBA, Molecular and Cellular Biology, 1989 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2017 - 2023
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2003 - 2016
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2010 - 2013
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2006 - 2009
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
  • Arthur J. Hunnicutt, M.D. Award 2005

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Surgical therapy for anomalous aortic origin of the coronary arteries.  
    Jaggers, J. and Pal, J.D., Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Gap junctions: Molecular basis of cell communication in health and disease.  
    Ebihara, L., Pal, J.D., Current Topics in Membranes, Volume 49

Lectures

  • Ultrasound-guided mastectomy for breast cancer. 
    American Society of Breast Surgeons Annual Meeting
  • Fellows Program: Ventricular Assist Devices: Choosing the Right Support for your patient. 
    Cardiology Fiesta
  • Program Faculty: LVAD Therapy for End-stage heart failure: Should we be more aggressive? 
    Cardiology Fiesta
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Press Mentions

  • The Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 113: AI-Assisted Screening for Rheumatic Heart Disease
    The Beat with Joel Dunning Ep. 113: AI-Assisted Screening for Rheumatic Heart DiseaseJuly 10th, 2025
  • From the ICU to the Virtual Classroom: Angela Pal’s Nursing Journey
    From the ICU to the Virtual Classroom: Angela Pal’s Nursing JourneyJuly 11th, 2022
  • Medical Students Help Create Surgical Training Tool to Meet Local and Global Needs
    Medical Students Help Create Surgical Training Tool to Meet Local and Global NeedsMay 27th, 2021
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Professional Memberships

  • Member
  • Southern Thoracic Surgery Association
    Member
  • International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation
    Member
  • Western Thoracic Surgery Association
    Member

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