Christopher Christiansen, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician offering primary care for patients age 10 and older. Dr. Christiansen takes a collaborative approach to care. He strives to keep his patients informed and involved in their care, taking care to ensure accurate treatment expectations and empowering them to achieve a sense of control. His ultimate goal is to help his patients to live their lives to the fullest.Dr. Christiansen is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Christiansen enjoys a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. He also enjoys learning about wild plants and their uses. Dr. Christiansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Christopher Petty is a General Surgeon in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Petty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Samantha Chung, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterology physician. Dr. Chung isn’t focused solely on treating symptoms, but rather treating individuals. She firmly believes health is not just defined by a list of diagnoses, but by a unique combination of life story and experiences. Dr. Chung enjoys taking the time to listen, to understand each patient’s journey, and to tailor a health care plan that aligns with each patient’s digestive goals and values. To better assist in achieving such goals, Dr. Chung approaches patient care as a collaborative effort between herself, the patient and their health care team. Patients will be able to achieve the best outcomes, make informed decisions and be provided with the comprehensive care they deserve through this teamwork. Through empathetic listening and compassionate care, Dr. Chung looks forward to embarking on a journey towards better digestive health with her patients.Dr. Chung is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Chung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

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.

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.

Erin Dautremont, DO, offers primary care for patients 5 years and older, with special medical interest in serving the health care needs of women, adolescents, athletes and the LGBTQ+ community.Dr. Dautremont collaborates with her patients to improve their quality of life by treating and preventing disease, illness and injury. She works to guide and empower individuals to take ownership of their treatment plans in order to enjoy more healthful living.Away from work, Dr. Dautremont enjoys hiking, playing sports, gardening, drawing/painting, pottery and taking her dogs on walks. Dr. Dautremont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obesity in Children, and Macroamylasemia.

William Yan, MD offers comprehensive primary care for the whole family. Dr. Yan assists his patients to achieve optimal health by promoting healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. Kind and compassionate, Dr. Yan enjoys getting to know his patients and being part of their community. Dr. Yan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Sciatica, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Macroamylasemia.

Kam Vaziri, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering patient-centered primary care for adults.Dr. Vaziri believes all patients deserve to be treated as he would treat a family member, with respect and a high quality of care. His practice is based heavily on the four pillars of bioethics: autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence and justice. He is particularly interested in providing care to underserved communities.Dr. Vaziri is a member of the American College of Physicians.Outside of work, he enjoys tennis, soccer and backpacking globally. Dr. Vaziri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

Salochna Khetpal, MD, is a family medicine physician who offers primary care for patients of all ages.Dr. Khetpal treats her patients as her extended family, working with them to make life less stressful and healthier by assisting them with preventive care, and providing the best care possible.Dr. Khetpal has extensive experience working as a general practitioner in the United Arab Emirates for over two decades. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and American Board of Family Medicine.Outside of work, she enjoys painting, traveling and playing table tennis. Dr. Khetpal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Tangier Disease, Familial HDL Deficiency, and Apo A-I Deficiency.

Corey Saraceni, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist offering high quality, evidence-based, digestive health care tailored to the unique needs of each patient. His patient-centered approach focuses on inclusive, respectful and holistic care that takes into consideration each patient’s unique circumstances including their lifestyle, emotional health and personal concerns.Dr. Saraceni believes in working collaboratively with his patients, others specialists and primary care providers to deliver comprehensive, coordinated care and the best possible patient outcomes.Away from work, Dr. Saraceni enjoys cycling, hiking and cooking.Conditions and procedures:Colorectal cancer screeningColonoscopyConstipationDysphagiaGERDInflammatory bowel disease (IBD)Iron deficiency anemiaLiver diseaseRectal bleedingUpper endoscopy. Dr. Saraceni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gardner Syndrome, and Turcot Syndrome.

Asad Pervez, MD, provides whole-person digestive care that aims to empower patients through education and is rooted in collaboration. As a board-certified gastroenterologist and obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Pervez combines advanced, evidence-based care with clear communication, compassion and shared decision-making. He approaches each referral with the same level of attention he would want for his own family, and he strives to make the process seamless, respectful and patient-focused from start to finish.Dr. Pervez received a best faculty of the year award in 2005 from the West Virginia University GI Fellowship program, where he served as medical director of endoscopy from 2023-2025 and medical director of motility from 2022-2025. Dr. Pervez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

Boris Lazarev, MD, is an internal medicine physician who offers patient-centered care for adults, including management of chronic disease and illness prevention.Dr. Lazarev listens attentively to each patient's concerns and addresses them in the best way possible using an individualized treatment plan. His goal is to help each patient live a full life. Dr. Lazarev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Vertigo, and Familial Hypertension.

Robert Eager, MD, is a board-certified internist who cares for patients age 18 and older. Dr. Eager focuses on preventive medicine as a primary intervention, and he believes that listening is the most valuable diagnostic tool available. In addition to his work as an internist, he has a background in weight loss medicine.Dr. Eager is a member of the American College of Physicians.Away from work, he enjoys woodworking, painting, hiking and surfing. Dr. Eager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sciatica, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

Kanwardeep Sidhu, MD, is a family medicine physician who cares for patients of all ages with acute and chronic medical conditions. Dr. Sidhu is committed to providing comprehensive, high quality health care for the individuals, families and communities she serves, with a special interest in geriatrics and women's health.Dr. Sidhu believes that the patient is the most important member of the health care team. She encourages patients to play an active role in their health and takes a proactive approach to dealing with disease through preventive medicine. Dr. Sidhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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.

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.

Kamran Khan, MD, is a family medicine physician who emphasizes preventive care and wellness of both mind and body. Building lasting patient relationships is his priority, and helping patients stay healthy and happy is his passion. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

Richard Holman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Holman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Fainting, Ogilvie Syndrome, Heart Attack, and Hip Replacement.