The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in Tacoma, WA

Find the Top Appendicitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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18 providers found
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Advanced in Appendicitis

    Office

    1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Brezak is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Brezak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Chronic Cough, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    MultiCare Health System

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aml Raafat is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Raafat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Tra-Minw, Ps

    2202 S. Cedar St., Suite 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Leusner is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Leusner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Pleurisy, and Ascites. Dr. Leusner is board certified in Radiology, Neuro/Interventional. Dr. Leusner is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Interventional Radiology

    Tra-Minw, Ps

    2202 S. Cedar St., Suite 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Dowd is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Dowd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Dowd is board certified in Interventional Radiology. Dr. Dowd is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Office

    1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Heller is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Heller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology

    Office

    1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zubeir Jaffer is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Jaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Scoliosis, Scrotal Swelling, and Fecal Impaction.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ata Alijani is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Alijani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Stroke, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Tacoma

    2502 S Union Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Drew Deutsch is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Deutsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Deutsch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Emergency And Trauma Care In Tacoma: St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 South J Street, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Cecchini is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Cecchini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Tacoma Medical Center

    209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roseanna Lee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Multicare Health System

    311 S L St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Lucas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lucas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Emergency And Trauma Care In Tacoma: St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 South J Street, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Quinton Hatch is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Hatch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Anorectal Abscess, Toxic Megacolon, Fasciotomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Mary Bridge Children's General & Thoracic Surgery-Tacoma

    311 N L St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Berdan is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Berdan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Carinatum, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendicitis, and Pectus Excavatum.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Mary Bridge Children's General & Thoracic Surgery-Tacoma

    311 N L St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gavin Falk is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Falk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Multicare General Surgery-Puyallup

    1519 3rd St SE Ste 230, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Petty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Petty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Anthony

    11511 Canterwood Blvd NW, Suite 140, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Pai, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in advanced laparoscopy. She has special interest in breast surgery, colonoscopy, hernia surgery and thyroid surgery. Drawn to medicine for the opportunity to help others, Dr. Pai believes in educating her patients to help them make informed decisions about their disease.Dr. Pai is an experienced surgeon with excellent outcomes. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is fluent in Chinese. Dr. Pai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pai is board certified in General Surgery, American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Pai is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology

    Medical Imaging Northwest LLP

    21110 State Route 410 E Ste 110, 
    Bonney Lake, WA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Bacon is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Bacon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Tenosynovitis, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Anthony

    11511 Canterwood Blvd Ste 140, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Giss is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Giss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Appendicitis?

    Appendicitis is a condition in which your appendix gets inflamed. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the end of the large intestine.

    When should I see an Appendicitis doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Appendicitis doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Appendicitis doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Appendicitis doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Appendicitis doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Appendicitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Appendicitis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Appendicitis doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Appendicitis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Appendicitis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Appendicitis doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Appendicitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Appendicitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Appendicitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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