Patrick Meehan is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Meehan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Meehan is currently accepting new patients.

Francisco Beltran, MD, is a board-certified internist who offers patient-centered primary care for adults 65 years and older. His goal is to establish a trusting relationship with his patients and empower them to make informed health care decisions.Away from work, he enjoys travel, cooking, hiking and spending time with his family. Dr. Beltran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

David Ricker is a Pediatric Pulmonologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Ricker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), and Cystic Fibrosis. Dr. Ricker is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Murphy is a Pediatrics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

Helen Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Stephen Kramp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Kramp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Reticuloendotheliosis, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

Donald Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Insomnia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Nithya Menon, MD, is a board-certified pulmonary and critical care medicine physician specializing in COPD, asthma, lung cancer and interstitial lung disease. Dr. Menon strives to educate and empower her patients, giving them the tools they need to improve their quality of life. She considers it a privilege to care for patients and hopes to impact their lives positively.Dr. Menon is a member of the American Thoracic Society and American College of Physicians. Prior to joining Franciscan Pulmonary Associates, Dr. Menon served as medical director for pulmonary and critical care at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.Away from work, Dr. Menon finds it incredibly recharging to spend time with her kids outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, hiking, biking, skiing and traveling. Dr. Menon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

Jason Kittredge is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Kittredge has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Kikuchi Disease, and Lymphadenitis.

Andrew Ma, DO, is a family medicine physician who offers comprehensive, evidence-based primary care. Dr. Ma enjoys working with individuals in all stages of life, helping them to identify and meet their health goals.Dr. Ma is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.Away from work, he enjoys snow sports, hiking, camping and photography. Dr. Ma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Obesity.

Filiz Millik is a Pediatrics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Millik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Grass Allergy, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Millik is currently accepting new patients.

Lawrence Tsai, MD, provides care for the whole family, with a special focus on prevention. Dr. Tsai treats the whole person, considering mind, body and spirit, along with evidence-based medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency, and GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Deficiency.

Rachelle Vicencio, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician who provides comprehensive, personalized and family-centered care for children.Dr. Vicencio works with children and young adults to promote healthy mental and physical development with an emphasis on nutrition, exercise and education. When providing care to each child, she emphasizes listening and collaborating with his or her family.Dr. Vicencio is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Vicencio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

Minh H. Le, MD, is a board certified family physician offering full-spectrum primary care, including office procedures and women's health. Dr. Le treats the whole person, focusing on preventive care within the context of a strong patient-physician partnership - the key to achieving optimal health.Dr. Le is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Peter Jones is a Pediatrics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Diarrhea, and Asthma in Children.

Mudassar Ahmad, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist specializing in pulmonary and sleep medicine. Dr. Ahmad’s approach to care is compassionate, respectful, and focused on patient education and prioritizing patient needs. He considers each patient an integral and primary member of the treatment team, keeping them involved in decision-making. He provides thorough evaluations, discusses all available treatment options and helps guide patients to make the best decisions based on their goals.Away from work, Dr. Ahmad enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, and exploring state and national parks.Conditions and Procedures:AsthmaBronchoscopyCOPDEndobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspirationInsomniaInterstitial lung diseaseLung nodule evaluationLung cancer diagnosticsNarcolepsy/idiopathic hypersomniaSleep apnea. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Pneumonia.

Yevgeniy Vayntrub is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Vayntrub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Vayntrub is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Albores, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with additional certifications in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Albores strives to treat each patient with compassion and respect, and to provide the information they need to make informed decisions about their care. He approaches each patient as a unique individual who deserves tailored care guided by evidence-based medicine and a shared decision-making process. He performs diagnostic bronchoscopy and sees critically ill patients in the ICU.Dr. Albores is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Albores enjoys long distance running, hiking, traveling and trying new restaurants.Conditions and procedures:AsthmaBronchoscopyCOPDInterstitial lung diseaseLung cancerPulmonary hypertensionPulmonary infectionPulmonary vascular disease. Dr. Albores is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Dominique Pepper, MD, PhD, MHSc, ATSF, FCCP is a board-certified pulmonologist, critical care and internal medicine physician, bringing over 20 years of clinical experience. A national leader and expert in robotic-assisted bronchoscopy for diagnosing suspicious lung nodules, Dr. Pepper has performed over 500 robotic procedures, demonstrating high diagnostic accuracy and a strong commitment to safety. He leads the Lung Nodule and Robotic Bronchoscopy Program, which emphasizes the expedited diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.Dr. Pepper’s commitment lies in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care with the fundamental aim of saving lives from cancer. Dr. Pepper believes that patient-centered care necessitates excellence, a patient-first philosophy and collaborative teamwork among health care professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for each patient.A Fellow of both the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society, Dr. Pepper also serves as the Podcast Editor for the Society of Advanced Bronchoscopy, where he conducts interviews with prominent experts and specialists in the field of advanced bronchoscopy. Dr. Pepper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Asthma in Children. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.