Steven J Nisco

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Stanford University School of Medicine- Stanford Ca	Other Degree		1988
Stanford University School of Medicine	Medical Degree		1988

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Massachusetts General Hospital		Not Specified
Residency - Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals		Not Specified
Residency - Stanford University Medical Center		Not Specified
Residency - Stanford University Hospital, Thoracic Surgery; Mass Gen Hospital, General Surgery		Not Specified
Residency - Massachusetts General Hospital Program		Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Not Specified
Thoracic Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Not Specified

Role	Organization	Time
Member	Society of Thoracic Surgeons	Present
Member	Spokane County Medical Society	Present
Member	Washington State Medical Association	Present

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Review by Anonymous on November 18, 2025 -

Providence Northwest Heart & Lung - Spokane - 62 West 7th Avenue Suite 110

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Comment - “ Dr. Nisco ran a little late for... ”

Dr. Nisco ran a little late for an emergency . I feel good about the care and health care team Sure believe my care will be at the same high qualiy

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“Dr. Nisco ran a little late for...”

Dr. Nisco ran a little late for an emergency . I feel good about the care and health care team Sure believe my care will be at the same high qualiy

Anonymous 11/18/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 13, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Nothing at this time. Excellent ... ”

Nothing at this time. Excellent care

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“Nothing at this time. Excellent ...”

Nothing at this time. Excellent care

Anonymous 11/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 30, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Thank you very much for your tim... ”

Thank you very much for your time and patience and help

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“Thank you very much for your tim...”

Thank you very much for your time and patience and help

Anonymous 10/30/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 16, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Nisco is the best all the wa... ”

Dr. Nisco is the best all the way around.

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“Dr. Nisco is the best all the wa...”

Dr. Nisco is the best all the way around.

Anonymous 09/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 24, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Consulting with Dr Nisco was a v... ”

Consulting with Dr Nisco was a very pleasant experience.

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“Consulting with Dr Nisco was a v...”

Consulting with Dr Nisco was a very pleasant experience.

Anonymous 08/24/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 13, 2025 -

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Comment - “ The doctor really eased my conce... ”

The doctor really eased my concerns about my upcoming surgery.

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“The doctor really eased my conce...”

The doctor really eased my concerns about my upcoming surgery.

Anonymous 11/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 07, 2025 -

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Comment - “ A great doctor easy to understan... ”

A great doctor easy to understand explains fully makes sure he answered your questions. He is confident and gave us the answers we were desperate for. Can't say enough good

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“A great doctor easy to understan...”

A great doctor easy to understand explains fully makes sure he answered your questions. He is confident and gave us the answers we were desperate for. Can't say enough good

Anonymous 11/07/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 30, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Excellent experience under the c... ”

Excellent experience under the circumstances of an unfortunate diagnosis.

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“Excellent experience under the c...”

Excellent experience under the circumstances of an unfortunate diagnosis.

Anonymous 10/30/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 30, 2025 -

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I'm happy with the system.

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“I'm happy with the system....”

I'm happy with the system.

Anonymous 08/30/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 17, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Excellent communicating.... ”

Excellent communicating.

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“Excellent communicating....”

Excellent communicating.

Anonymous 08/17/2025

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