I believe in combining a patient-centered approach with professional surgical care. I am here to listen and understand your surgical issues, answer your questions, address your concerns, and formulate a plan of care that is medically sound while accounting for your personal needs. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr Saurabh is a board-certified general surgeon, and a fellowship trained bariatric surgeon. He received his medical degree from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (A.I.I.M.S). He completed his General Surgery residency from the Drexel University College of Medicine and Bariatric Surgery fellowship from University of Iowa. He specializes in advanced laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic surgical techniques in general and bariatric surgery. He is involved in research related to bariatric surgery and has presented his results at various national conferences. He is part of several local and national committees related to American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He is also board certified in Obesity Medicine. His practice focuses on medical and surgical treatment of obesity. He strives to provide an excellent surgical care to his patients in a compassionate and respectful manner. He believes in shared decision making with his patients. He cherishes having a long-term association with his patients. Dr. Saurabh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

I feel that patients deserve to have a true understanding of their medical problems so that they can play the primary role in their recovery. Dr. Tschirhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

In his practice, Dr. Wells works to uphold the ideals of a doctor/patient relationship by providing the best medical care possible and always making the interests of the patients his highest priority. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Alassas is a 2021 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Alassas is a specialized surgical oncologist with extensive experience in complex abdominal and oncologic surgery. He is dedicated to delivering the best quality care and highest level of safety to his patients. His treatment philosophy is patient centered and tailored to each individual. Dr. Alassas' clinical approach is based on collaborating with the patient and their treatment team to formulate a treatment plan that delivers the best potential outcome. This includes paying attention to details pertaining to both the patient and the disease process, applying best practice measures and excellent surgical skills, and utilizing innovative and cutting edge treatment methods. Clinical interests include surgical oncology, peritoneal surface malignancies, soft tissue tumors, retroperitoneal tumors, melanoma metastasectomy, clinical research, cancer prevention, and personalized cancer treatment. Dr. Alassas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

Dr. Marc Horton is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. He received his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1987 and has more than 31 years of diverse experiences, especially in general surgery. Dr. Horton is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center. Dr. Horton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Appendectomy.

Nathan Avery, MD, is a general surgeon who offers state-of-the-art surgical care to patients age 16 and older, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.Dr. Avery believes that good patient care requires clinical excellence, availability, patience, warmth and empathy. He strives to incorporate each of these into every patient encounter. He considers it particularly important to present his patients with all available treatment options, to achieve a mutual understanding and to ensure that their decisions are consistent with their values. He recognizes that there is no one best treatment that suits everyone.Dr. Avery emphasizes communication with referring providers and is committed to keeping members of the care team well informed.Outside of work, Dr. Avery enjoys spending time with family, recreational league soccer, hiking and camping. Dr. Avery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Cholecystitis.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Helen Kim, MD, is certified by the American College of Surgeons. She has a special interest in breast surgery, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. She is a trained and certified console surgeon on da Vinci® Single-Site™, the da Vinci® Surgical System, and EndoWrist®. She practices abdominal wall hernia repair and open, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted techniques for complex and recurrent hernias. She also performs gastrointestinal surgery, laparoscopic and open colectomy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, anti-reflux surgery, and laparoscopic intra-abdominal scar release surgery.Dr. Kim treats high risk, benign, and malignant breast conditions through initial evaluation of high breast cancer risk patients, management and treatment of breast pain, nipple discharge, breast masses and image-detected lesions, as well as surgical management of breast cancer, which includes breast-conserving lumpectomy, skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy, and sentinel lymph node biopsy. She also coordinates breast reconstruction at the time of mastectomy.During her sabbatical year in 2010, she performed surgeries at Kijabe, Kenya as a short-term medical missionary for one month, travelled to France and Italy, and took oil-painting classes. In and out of the operating room, Dr. Kim places emphasis on meticulous surgical techniques and offers the most advanced minimally invasive approaches wherever applicable, while caring for the patient as a whole in the context of their other medical conditions. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

Christopher Duncan, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist providing expert digestive disease care for patients ages 18 and older.Dr. Duncan strives to foster a healthy relationship with his patients through patience, understanding and compassion for all individuals with digestive disease. Dr. Duncan also strives to remain on the cutting edge of knowledge. Combining both goals allows him to deliver the highest level of care to his patients. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Andrew Ting, MD is a general surgery specialist in Seattle, WA and has been practicing for 23 years. He graduated from McGill University Faculty Of Medicine in 1990 and specializes in general surgery. Dr. Ting is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones.

Dr. Darlene Barr is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Adenoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Pierre Nader, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who treats patients ages 18 and over. He is devoted to the highest level of digestive disease care, with a parallel focus on patient comfort and dignity.Dr. Nader is skilled in all phases of gastrointestinal endoscopy. He also has extensive experience with end-stage liver disease including liver transplantation. Dr. Nader is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

As the medical director of therapeutic Endoscopy at Swedish, I am dedicated to providing care that is both comprehensive and compassionate, uniquely tailored to your individual needs. My goal is to ensure your health journey is supported with expertise and understanding. After graduating from Madras Medical College in India, I completed my residency in Internal Medicine at Wayne State University in Detroit, where I also served as the Chief Resident in patient safety and quality (CRQS). Further honing my skills, I pursued a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN and received advanced endoscopy training at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. These experiences have equipped me with expertise in managing pancreaticobiliary disease, esophageal disorders, and early GI malignancies. In addition to my clinical practice, I am actively engaged in research and have contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications. As an invited reviewer for leading journals, I remain committed to staying at the forefront of medical advancements, ensuring the highest quality of care for my patients. I look forward to partnering with you in your healthcare journey. Dr. Krishnamoorthi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Ani Fleisig, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with additional fellowship training in minimally invasive/laparoscopic surgical techniques and surgical oncology. She believes in treating each patient with respect and compassion, working with the patient on his or her road to recovery.Dr. Fleisig specializes in surgery for a broad range of cancers from breast, skin, thyroid and gastrointestinal cancer to sarcomas. Dr. Fleisig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Erina Kansakar MD FACS is a general surgeon who practices evidence-based medicine offers current treatment options including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery and strives for excellent patient outcomes. She serves adults and children eight years of age and older.Dr. Kansakar treats patients as she would wish to be treated - with professionalism knowledge and compassion. She believes in holistic patient care. Her goal is to ensure that treatment plans and outcomes for every patient are well communicated to referring providers.Dr. Kansakar is a member of the American College of Surgeons American Society of Breast Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Kansakar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Daniel Bushyhead, MD, is a board-certified general gastroenterologist providing personalized, compassionate digestive care. He performs endoscopic procedures, diagnoses and manages a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders, and provides screening for colorectal cancer. Dr. Bushyhead understands the importance of listening to his patients and working together to establish a treatment plan.Dr. Bushyhead is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and Alpha Omega Alpha.Away from work, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking and cooking.Conditions and procedures:Abnormal liver function testsCeliac diseaseColonoscopyColorectal cancer screeningConstipationDysphagiaGERDIron deficiency anemiaRectal bleedingUpper endoscopy. Dr. Bushyhead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Through my work I have come to recognize that surgery can be a painful and traumatic event. It is my practice philosophy to carefully listen and address each individuals concerns and fears, and to attempt to make the event as comfortable as possible. I also feel it is important to involve the patient in the decision-making process. As a team, we can formulate a plan that will provide the most successful outcome. Dr. De La Ossa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. His top areas of expertise are Genital Warts, Anal Cancer, Hernia, and Umbilical Hernia.

Kristy Wells, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who performs surgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center and St. Anne Hospital. Dr. Wells has a special medical interest in emergency general surgery.Dr. Wells takes a maternalistic approach to patient care. She seeks to understand each patient's goals and to help them achieve them. Her role is to assist, not judge. Dr. Wells’ focus on patient-centered care resulted in the receipt of an Award for Outstanding Patient Satisfaction for five consecutive years.Away from work, Dr. Wells enjoys spending time with her kids and dogs, and getting to know the beautiful city of Seattle. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choledocholithiasis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.