Stephanie Acierno is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Acierno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hirschsprung Disease, and Total Intestinal Aganglionosis. Dr. Acierno is currently accepting new patients.

Scott King is a Radiologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. King is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Ureterocele, and Carbuncle. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

Clancy J. Clark, MD is a board-certified surgeon specializing in hepatobiliary and pancreas surgery with expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. His practice focuses on the surgical management of liver, bile duct, and pancreatic cancers, as well as benign conditions such as bile duct injuries, pancreatitis, and liver tumors. With fellowship training from the Mayo Clinic and extensive experience in complex surgical oncology, Dr. Clark is committed to providing the highest standard of care using the latest advancements in surgical technology.Dr. Clark strives to build trust, transparency, and shared decision-making with his patients. He will take the time to ensure patients and their families fully understand their diagnosis and treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions. Surgery can be overwhelming, and Dr. Clark helps guide patients through the process with clarity and compassion. By utilizing minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Clark aims to improve surgical outcomes, reduce recovery times, and enhance overall quality of life.Dr. Clark is an internationally recognized surgeon and researcher focused on improving outcomes in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, with an emphasis on surgical innovation, healthcare informatics, and clinical trials for gastrointestinal cancers. He has led national studies evaluating surgical risk assessment, perioperative optimization, and novel treatment strategies. Additionally, Dr. Clark is actively involved in shaping surgical education and policy through leadership roles in national surgical societies.Outside of work, Dr. Clark enjoys fly fishing, skiing, and traveling.  He has a passion for Formula One racing, which reflects his appreciation for precision, innovation, and continuous improvement—principles that also guide his surgical practice. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Juan Mejia is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Moses Lake, Washington. Dr. Mejia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mejia is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Vergnani is an Interventional Radiologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Vergnani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Cirrhosis, Pleurisy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Vergnani is currently accepting new patients.

David Rothstein is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rothstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

"Scott Helton, MD, specializes in minimally invasive and open surgery of the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen. He has a special interest in chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, bile duct tumors, repair of bile duct injuries, complex abdominal and inguinal hernias, and chronic groin pain after inguinal hernia repair.Dr. Helton is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.In his free time, Dr. Helton enjoys golfing, skiing and surfing.Curriculum VitaeAwards/AccoladesDirector, Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Surgical Center of Excellence, Virginia Mason, 2011-presentSenior Humanitarian Award; University of California, IrvineClosing Speaker, National Youth Leadership Foundation, ChicagoClinical Professor of Surgery, University of Washington, SeattlePast President, Seattle Surgical Society, 2020Past President, American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Foundation, 2012-2015Past President, American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, 2009-2010Past Treasurer, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary AssociationTeacher of the Year Award, Department of Surgery, Hospital of Saint Raphael, 2008Chairman, Department of Surgery, Hospital of St. Raphael's, CT, 2006-2011AOA Outstanding Clinical Director Teaching Award, UIC College of Medicine, 2005-2006Gastrointestinal Surgery Advisory Committee, American Board of Surgery, 2004-2009Olga Jonasson Award for Most Outstanding Teacher, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois, 2003Professor and Chair of Surgery, University of Illinois Chicago, 1998-2006Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Washington, 1996-1998Editorial Boards: HPB, Am J Surgery, World J Surgery, J of Pancreas, J Surgical Oncology, J Interventional Oncology, J Surgical Radiology, Gastrointestinal EndoscopySeattle Metropolitan Magazine, ""Seattle's Top Doctors"" 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor, 2019". Dr. Helton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Thomas Biehl, MD, FACS is a board-certified general surgeon with expertise in laparoscopic procedures (cholecystectomy, splenectomy, adrenalectomy, hernia repair, appendectomy, colon resection), liver resection, pancreatic resection, hernia surgery and adrenal surgery.Dr. Biehl is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and clinical instructor of surgery at University of Washington. Dr. Biehl is a member of many medical societies including Fellow of American College of Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, North Pacific Surgical Society and Western Surgical Society. Dr. Biehl was selected Seattle Surgical Society Top Doctor, Seattle Magazine in 2009, 2010 and 2019; and Top Doctor, Seattle Met Magazine in 2009, 2010 and 2019. Dr. Biehl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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 Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Nicholas Sich, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and complex general surgical oncology. His areas of expertise include pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, upper and lower gastrointestinal cancer, advanced gynecologic cancer, melanoma, sarcoma and metastatic cancer. He performs minimally invasive and robotic cancer surgery.Dr. Sich strives to ensure his patients retain a sense of control over their care by working as an equal partner throughout their cancer journey. He emphasizes open and honest communication, works to understand his patients’ priorities and keep those at the center of their treatment plans, and strives to maintain his patients’ dignity. Dr. Sich eschews the formality of the traditional doctor-patient approach for one that is more informal and relaxed.Dr. Sich is a Fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology (FSSO) and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association.Dr. Sich is driven to advance cancer care in his community and minimize barriers to treatment. In his free time, he enjoys building and renovating homes with his wife and father as a hobby, along with spending time with his two children.Conditions and Procedures:Advanced gynecologic cancerCRS/HIPEC (Cytoreductive surgery/Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)Liver cancerMelanomaMetastatic cancerMinimally invasive/robotic cancer surgeryPancreatic cancerSarcomaUpper and lower GI malignancy. Dr. Sich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Wojciech Kapalczynski is a Radiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Kapalczynski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Folliculitis, and Pleurisy.

Sung Cho is a General Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

Gregory Kujawski is a Radiologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Kujawski has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Lump in the Abdomen, Folliculitis, and Carbuncle.

Brian Coakley is a Pediatric Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Coakley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pulmonary Sequestration, Duodenal Atresia, Ileostomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Coakley is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Kozarek is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kozarek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kozarek is currently accepting new patients.

Janelle Brown is a Gastroenterologist in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Tommy Brown is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Fife, Washington. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Roberts is a Gastroenterologist in Renton, Washington. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Patrick Healey is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Healey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Cysts. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Failure, Hepatoblastoma, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Healey is currently accepting new patients.