The 20 Best Anal Cancer Doctors in Washington, US

David Aboulafia, MD, has special interest in AIDS/HIV, viral syndromes, general hematology including coagulation and hemostasis, lympho and myeloproliferative disorder, leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, primary and subspecialty, and HIV-associated malignancies, benign hematology including disorders of coagulation and thrombosis, HIV primary and subspecialty care AIDS defining (Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoma) and HIV-associated cancer. Dr. Aboulafia is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Anal Cancer, Kaposi Sarcoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, and Splenectomy.

More people survive cancer now than ever before. I see my role as being a strong advocate for my patients, fully informing them of their options and supporting them throughout their treatment programs. Dr. Fer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

Dr. Norman is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology. With twenty years of practice experience, Dr. Norman is well prepared to provide your care. He is person centered-providing the best care based upon national guidelines, but tailored to your specific needs. Dr. Norman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

Bruce Lin, MD, specializes in hematology and medical oncology, liver cancer, colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal cancer, gastrointestinal oncology, colorectal care, liver, cancer, pancreatic cancer, bile duct cancer, and gastroesophageal cancer.Dr. Lin enjoys basketball, golf, fishing and photography. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Ampullary Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

Dr. Somasundaram Subramaniam is a Medical Oncologist at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington and a 2021 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. He has specialized expertise in the management of Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers. This includes common cancers like colon and rectal cancers and also less common cancers like stomach cancer, neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and liver and bile duct cancers. He also treats patients with lung cancer and kidney cancer. Dr. Soma chose to pursue a career in Oncology to help patients diagnosed with very serious illnesses and their families by providing hope, education and the best opportunities for treatment and cure. He is thrilled to be working with at Swedish, which has an excellent group of caring and highly-trained physicians, nurses and providers who all work very closely together with a robust multi-disciplinary team approach.. Dr. Subramaniam is an investigator on several clinical trials and a key member of the Personalized Medicine Research Program at Swedish, which focuses on the using a tumor’s DNA mutations to target it with newer drugs. The Swedish Cancer Institute prioritizes opening cutting-edge clinical trials to ensure patients have access to the latest innovations in cancer therapy. Dr. Subramaniam graduated from medical school at the National University of Singapore and obtained sub-specialty training during his fellowship at Stanford University, which was supported by a T32 training grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Dr. Subramaniam also earned a Master of Science degree in Epidemiology and Clinical Research from Stanford. In addition to treating patients with cancer, Dr. Subramaniam is the Medical Director of the Cancer Control program, which emphasizes preventative measures and appropriate cancer screening, to reduce the incidence and burden of cancer in our community. Dr. Subramaniam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopy.

Jenny Kaplan, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Kaplan treats all aspects of colon, rectal and anal diseases which include: anorectal concerns, colon cancer, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, pelvic floor disorders, presacral masses, rectal cancer, rectal prolapse and ulcerative colitis. She uses minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic, robotic and transanal approaches.Dr. Kaplan enjoys all aspects of her specialty, from cancer to hemorrhoids. She strives to ensure that her patients feel well cared for and listened to, and takes the time to understand how she can best use her skills to help them get better.Away from work, Dr. Kaplan enjoys traveling and spending time with family. Dr. Kaplan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Encopresis, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Dr. Mehta is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. He enjoys working with patients and family members. There are a wide variety of treatment options available for nearly every patient, so it is important to spend as much time as is needed in order to weight the benefits and risks to any particular approach. He feels that it is important that communication is open and honest. The goals of treatment, whether it is going for cure or maximizing quality of life should be openly discussed and re-discussed as the need arises. Dr. Mehta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).

Luay Ailabouni is a Colorectal Surgeon in Richland, Washington. Dr. Ailabouni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Ailabouni is currently accepting new patients.

Srivalli Gopaluni is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Gopaluni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Dehydration, Anal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Gopaluni is currently accepting new patients.

Basir Haque is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Kennewick, Washington. Dr. Haque is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Haque is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Gamboa is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Kennewick, Washington. Dr. Gamboa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Gamboa is currently accepting new patients.

Shalini Kanneganti, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in the treatment of colon and rectal diseases. Her areas of expertise include the laparoscopic treatment of colon and rectal disease; diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy; surgical management of colon and rectal cancer; inflammatory bowel disease; diverticulitis; rectal prolapse; hemorrhoids; fecal incontinence; anal fissures; anal abscesses; and fistulas.Dr. Kanneganti endeavors to deliver care with the highest order of compassion and innovation. She is dedicated to healing patients through surgical intervention.Shalini Kanneganti, MD, #1 Colorectal Surgeon in Pierce County, Top 3 in Washington State. Dr. Kanneganti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

Ludmila Martin is an Oncologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Neuroendocrine Tumor. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

Ravi Moonka, MD, is a specialist in diseases of the colon and rectum, including cancer, tumors, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rectal prolapse, ileostomy and colostomy reversal, and any other problem that can afflict the colon and rectum. Dr. Moonka is also an expert in the treatment of hernias, abdominal sarcomas, stomach cancer and gallstones.Dr. Moonka lives to make his patient's lives better. Sometimes he makes them a little better and sometimes a lot better. He does other things with his time, but nothing is more important or brings him more satisfaction than that. Dr. Moonka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Jacob Mathew, MD is a fellowship trained, board-certified hematologist/oncologist who believes we are born with essential dignity and his goal is to preserve that dignity, at times using his medical knowledge and at other times just being there for his fellow man. Dr. Mathew believes that the practice of medicine should be evidence-based while simultaneously incorporating the art of medicine. To him, the art of medicine means he needs to be the advocate for his patients. He also hopes to empower his patients to play a pivotal role in their medical care and decision making by teaching them at least the basics of their disease. Dr. Mathew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Osteotomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

My approach is to put myself in my patients shoes and treat them how I would want to be treated. My goal is to make sure that no one feels like they have to deal with their problem alone. We are here to help at every step. Dr. Menon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

Jorge Chaves is an Oncologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Chaves is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Dehydration, and Lynch Syndrome. Dr. Chaves is currently accepting new patients.

Farhood Farjah is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Farjah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Gold is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Gold is Director of Clinical Research and the Program Leader for the Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Program at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington. In 1991, Dr. Gold obtained his degree in medicine with a distinction in research at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Florida. He then completed an internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Washington. Dr. Gold received the Amgen Oncology Fellowship Award while he was training in medical oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Presently, he is board certified in medical oncology. Dr. Gold’s clinical investigations on GI tumors, and particularly colorectal cancer treatment, can be found in peer-reviewed publications like the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Seminars in Oncology, and Cancer Investigation. Furthermore, he currently serves as a member of the NCI Colon Task Force, and the Southwest Oncology Group, where he serves as the subcommittee co-chair for colon cancer. In his free time, Dr. Gold enjoys photography and spending time with his wife and three sons. Dr. Gold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Lynch Syndrome.

Douglas Wood is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.