William Hirota, MD has a sincere desire to work closely with his colleagues and patients to provide the highest quality of GI care in a compassionate and timely fashion.He is actively involved in physician leadership development, public policy regarding health care delivery, local community charity care and participating in improving quality care measurements in GI. Dr. Hirota is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Indigestion.

Johnathan Ha, MD, is a board-certified internist who specializes in digestive disorders, from acid reflux and gastric ulcers, to hepatitis and other liver diseases, to colonoscopy and bowel disorders.Dr. Ha is a member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) and the American Gastroenterological Association. In 2016, he was awarded the AASLD Emerging Liver Scholar Award and has co-authored many articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Ha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Hemorrhoids.

Jeffrey Tokar is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Tokar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Tokar is currently accepting new patients.

David Kennel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Kennel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kennel is currently accepting new patients.

Martin Iversen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Iversen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Sangik Oh, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology. Dr. Oh served as Chief Medical Resident during his internal medicine residency. During his gastroenterology fellowship, he also earned his Master's degree in Medical Science from Harvard Medical School. He was also the recipient of the 2002 AASLD/Schering Advanced Hepatology Fellowship Award.Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Oh joined the faculty at Harvard Medical School and was a staff gastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center before joining Tacoma Digestive Disease Center in 2005, which is now Franciscan Digestive Care Associates. Dr. Oh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy.

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 Colitis. 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.

Steven Larson, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Larson received his undergraduate and medical degrees as part of a United States Air Force scholarship program.Dr. Larson has published numerous research papers and has presented his research at national meetings. He has a strong interest in treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Other areas of interest include capsule endoscopy, colon cancer prevention and functional bowel diseases.He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Larson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD, is a gastroenterologist who is skilled in all areas of adult general gastroenterology. He believes communication and compassion are the keys to establishing a successful and trustful relationship with patients. As a colleague, he promotes an interdisciplinary approach to patient care in order to achieve the mutual goal of creating a positive impact on patients' lives.Dr. Urbina-Alvarez is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.Outside of work, Dr. Urbina-Alvarez enjoys hiking, traveling, bicycling and playing tennis. Dr. Urbina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and Gastrectomy.

John Sun, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist providing comprehensive digestive care for adults. In addition to general gastroenterology, he has specific experience in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, small intestinal disease and celiac disease.Dr. Sun believes in establishing a therapeutic partnership with his patients, and a close working relationship with his physician colleagues, in order to achieve the best outcomes. He takes the time to educate patients on their condition, treatment options and outcomes so they can make informed choices to feel their best.Dr. Sun is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Kalyan Kanneganti, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who is skilled in all areas of adult general gastroenterology and hepatology, with special medical interest in colonoscopy for colon cancer screening and the management of GI bleeding, viral hepatitis, complex liver diseases and GERD.Dr. Kanneganti focuses on providing holistic, compassionate and patient-centered care. He strives to help patients understand their disease process and involve them in shared decision making.Dr. Kanneganti is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Kanneganti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Yilei Gu, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who offers primary care for patients of all ages. Dr. Gu strives to provide comprehensive and compassionate care guided by the latest medical guidelines.Dr. Gu is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.Outside of work, Dr. Gu enjoys piano, cycling, traveling and cooking. Dr. Gu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Pain.

Amy Tsuchida is a Gastroenterologist in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Tsuchida is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Cirrhosis, and Colonoscopy.

Paul Schmidt, DO, provides primary care for families with special interest in pediatrics, sports medicine, women's health and osteopathic medicine. Drawn to medicine by the desire to help others, Dr. Schmidt pursues every avenue necessary to help each patient achieve optimal health and wellness. Dr. Schmidt also serves as the Peninsula High School team physician. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Thrush, Tension Headache, Macroamylasemia, and Obesity in Children.

Dr. Johnson's medical interests include all aspects of family and sports medicine. He believes that patient and physician must work together as a team to achieve optimal health. A thorough, compassionate evaluation and a rational treatment plan are the building blocks to a healthy, productive life.Dr. Johnson is a lifelong resident of the Northwest. He enjoys computers, sports and home remodeling. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Scrotal Swelling, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

William Holderman is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Holderman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Holderman is currently accepting new patients.

Anna Marie Troncales, MD, is a board certified internist with subspecialty training in advanced geriatrics. Dr. Troncales provides compassionate, personalized care to adults, including addressing acute illness, managing chronic conditions, and maintaining health through preventive care and patient education.Dr. Troncales is a member of the American Medical Association, American Geriatric Society and American College of Physicians. Dr. Troncales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Brian Mulhall, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Mulhall also holds a Master of Public Health degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He served as Director of the Center for Liver Disease at Walter Reed Medical Center.Dr. Mulhall has special medical interests in inflammatory bowel disease, biliary and liver processes, along with functional intestinal disorders. He has received international recognition for his research, teaching and published articles.Dr. Mulhall has been active in the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Mulhall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Shahrooz Zandnia, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering patient-centered care for adults, from health maintenance to chronic disease management.Dr. Zandnia emphasizes preventive medicine, empowering his patients to adopt a healthy lifestyle to minimize medication use, avoid disease and its complications, and optimize wellness.Dr. Zandnia is a member of the American Medical Association and American College of Physicians. Dr. Zandnia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Hypertension.

Russell L. Steffensen, DO, offers comprehensive, evidence-based primary care that is tailored to the individual. He enjoys building relationships with patients and their families, watching them grow and working with them to help them achieve their wellness goals.Dr. Steffensen is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Osteopathic Association and American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family in the outdoors, including fishing, camping, scuba diving, skiing and four-wheeling. Dr. Steffensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Chronic Pain.