Kris Kowdley is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kowdley is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Cholestasis, Liver Transplant, and Colonoscopy.

Philosophy of Care: I believe that one’s digestive health is key to their overall sense of wellness. As physicians, we have the tools to educate our patients so that they can be active participants in their treatment. Good communication is the foundation of good care. Dr. Padhya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Asma Siddique, MD, is a fellowship-trained hepatologist with special medical interest in all liver diseases, including metabolic liver disease, genetic liver disease, fatty liver disease, cholestatic liver disease, hepatitis B and C, liver cancer, primary biliary cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. In addition to her clinical practice, she also participates in clinical research with a focus on hepatitis C.Dr. Siddique enjoys getting to know her patients, creating a strong connection and working to help them feel better. For her liver cancer patients, who require very individualized treatment, she takes a team approach, involving an oncologist, surgeon and interventional radiologist in addition to herself as the hepatologist.Dr. Siddique enjoys reading, skiing, traveling and spending time with her daughter. Dr. Siddique is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, and Tissue Biopsy.

A strong physician / patient relationship with good communication is the key to excellent healthcare. A general Internist is uniquely trained to provide and coordinate high quality medical care focusing on prevention as well as acute and chronic disease management. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and High Cholesterol.

I like to think of the patient-doctor relationship as a partnership, with both of us working together toward a common goal of optimum health. I strive to get to know my patients as individuals, so that we can find the approach that is right for them. The long term relationships that result are what make medicine rewarding for me. Dr. Leahy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Diabetic Neuropathy.

I believe that the physician patient relationship is a partnership where my role is that of an advisor. Good communication is essential. I try to listen actively and non-judgmentally to my patients, to be able to meet them where they are to help them understand, treat, and live with their illness, as well as to help them preserve their health. Dr. Kojnok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Hypertension.

I take great pride in delivering high quality care, from Pediatrics to Geriatrics. I enjoy providing full spectrum Family Medicine, offering care to children, their parents and grandparents. Dr. Butler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Narcolepsy, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Dr. Liu enjoys all aspects of family medicine with a special interest in preventative care, pediatric and women's health issues. Her commitment as a family physician is to help people make use of the body's natural healing capability through preventative medicine and early detection of diseases. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

Brittany Cools-Lartigue, MD, provides patient-centered primary care with a focus on educating patients about their health so they can take an active role in their own care and make informed decisions. Dr. Cools-Lartigue takes the time to build rapport and trust with her patients. While her care is guideline-driven, she also focuses on each patient as an individual when formulating treatment plans.Dr. Cools-Lartigue is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Cools-Lartigue enjoys drawing, baking, anime and yoga. Dr. Cools is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

I have always wanted to work at a community health center with an Asian American clientele. I enjoy the diversity of cultures here, and the mission of the organization matches my philosophy of medical care. I enjoy the full spectrum of my practice, including pediatrics, obstetrics and geriatrics. believe that each individual should be viewed within the lens of his or her family, culture and circumstances. I see my role as helping patients lead healthier lives through partnership and education around health issues.I was born in Pennsylvania, and I moved to Seattle for residency training. My hobbies include fly-fishing and volleyball. Dr. Hirayama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hepatitis, Jaundice, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Daniel Frank, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Seattle, WA and has been practicing for 28 years. He graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in 1987 and specializes in internal medicine. Dr. Frank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Sengers Syndrome.

Its so gratifying when you are able to offer patients immediate relief, whether it be through drug therapy or procedural therapy. Dr. Goodman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Collagenous Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Bernstein enjoys hiking, travel, cooking, and movies. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Munshi’s practice covers all areas of internal medicine including preventive care, chronic disease management, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, and obesity. Dr. Munshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Collagenous Colitis, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Osmotic Diuresis.

Aditya Gutta is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Gutta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gutta is currently accepting new patients.

Shayan Irani, MD, specializes in pancreaticobiliary diseases, gastrointestinal oncology, Barrett's Esophagus, gastrointestinal stenting, endoscopic mucosal resection, submucosal dissection, radio frequency ablation and other advanced therapeutic and emerging techniques.Dr. Irani enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, the outdoors, traveling and Scuba diving. Dr. Irani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Otto Lin, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in colonoscopy. Other areas of expertise include inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis B and C, gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. He is also active in outcomes research, particularly as it relates to colon cancer screening.Dr. Lin finds it highly rewarding to follow patients over time. He believes that a positive physician-patient relationship can promote healing.Dr. Lin is the medical director of Quality Improvement for the Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Washington and a consultant for the Radiological Devices Panel at the FDA. He is also the recipient of several awards including the Franklin Ebaugh Award for Outstanding Research (Stanford Hospital), Glaxo Institute of Digestive Health Resource Award, Cabot Prize (Harvard Medical School) and Clinical Research Award (Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason). Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

David Robinson, MD, specializes in neuroradiology, neurointerventional radiology, angiography, interventional radiology, treatment of stroke and TIA including intracranial and extracranial neurovascular angioplasty and stenting, treatment of aneurysms and vascular malformations.Dr. Robinson has been practicing at Virginia Mason Medical Center since 1998. Since that time, he has performed thousands of minimally invasive image guided procedures, spanning the entire gamut of the most current, state-of-the-art technologies. He has consistently led the way toward the future of minimally invasive image guided neurovascular interventions, being among the first physicians in Washington state and the nation to place nitinol stents for carotid artery stenosis (1998), perform intra-arterial therapy for emergent treatment of acute stroke (1998), intracranial aneurysm coiling (1998), lumbar drainage for subarachnoid hemorrhage (1999), intracranial angioplasty for atherosclerotic disease(1999), trans-venous approach for dural arterial venous fistula (2001), balloon assisted (2000) and stent assisted (2003) aneurysm coiling, neurovascular embolization with Onyx liquid Embolic agent (2004), and flow diversion stenting for intracranial aneurysms (2006). He has lectured extensively on minimally invasive neurovascular interventions including intra-arterial therapy for acute stroke and carotid artery stenting, having safely performed hundreds of these interventions over many years. Dr. Robinson's overarching objective in managing patients with neurovascular diseases is to guide the patient to the safest least invasive management option that will optimize the likelihood of maintaining (or restoring) full functional independence and a full life. This will often results in the decision not to perform surgery, or even a minimally invasive intervention, but instead to optimize medical management, if this is felt to pose the least risk for the patient. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Intussusception in Children, Lung Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Liver Embolization, and Endovascular Embolization.

Mehran Fotoohi, MD, specializes in interventional radiology, including peripheral vascular disease, pancreatitis, minimally invasive oncologic treatments, chemoembolization and radiofrequency ablation, and ultrasound exams. Dr. Fotoohi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ascites, Lung Nodules, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Dao is board certified in family medicine and treats patients from all walks of life from newborns and children for well child exams, to older patients for management of chronic conditions, and everything else in between. She aims to best care for her patients by focusing on preventative health and healthy life choices. She believes that patients are the best advocated for their health, and her role is merely to help make the medical decisions that are right for them. Outside of medicine, Dr. Dao’s interests include spending time with her husband and extended family who live in the area. She enjoys nature walks, gardening, cooking, and exploring new restaurants with good friends. Dr. Dao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Chronic Pain, and Familial Hypertension.