Philosophy of Care: I believe that one’s digestive health is key to their overall sense of wellness. As physicians, we have the tools to educate our patients so that they can be active participants in their treatment. Good communication is the foundation of good care. Dr. Padhya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. lIes-Shih has particular interests in inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis, and colorectal screening. She believes that the best patient outcomes are achieved through careful listening, honest communication, and tailoring the best available evidence-based treatments to each patient’s unique circumstances and individual needs. Dr. Iles-Shih values her patient’s time and priorities and is grateful for the privilege of helping them attain optimal health through medical care that is prevention-focused, personalized, thorough, and efficient. Dr. Iles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Darren Pollock most recently received the 2024 Colon/Rectal Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple years. Dr. Pollock specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus with an emphasis on the surgical management of benign and malignant disease. His primary interests include minimally invasive colon and rectal cancer surgery through laparoscopic and transanal approaches, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease and colonoscopy. He is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons and in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He believes in patient education and communication to give personalized care. Married with two children, Dr. Pollock enjoys cooking, physical fitness and travel. Dr. Pollock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Levator Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Dr. Hawkins is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. She likes to take a full body approach to patient care, recognizing that the effects of a patient's disease can be taxing to both their physical and emotional well-being. Dr. Hawkins specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the colon, rectum and anus. This includes an interest in minimally invasive surgical approaches to colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis, pelvic floor disorders such as fecal incontinence, colonoscopy and basic anorectal disorders. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Levator Syndrome, Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

My approach is to put myself in my patients shoes and treat them how I would want to be treated. My goal is to make sure that no one feels like they have to deal with their problem alone. We are here to help at every step. Dr. Menon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.

Jason Dominitz is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Dominitz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dominitz is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Price practices general Gastroenterology with a particular interest in esophageal motility, eosinophilic esophagitis, acid reflux disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer screening. She believes effective communication is the cornerstone to understanding different treatment options and providing evidence based practices for each person's unique situation. She feels it is an honor to help people. Dr. Price wants to provide preventative care and management for patients with chronic GI illnesses. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Parasa believes that the physician/patient relationship is crucial to accomplishing best outcomes, and strives to provide patients with accurate, up-to-date information about their condition and diagnosis. As a gastroenterologist, she applies best practices and judgement, along with the latest technologies to improve patient outcomes. Her background in research, health care quality and costs, give her unique insights in disease management. Dr. Parasa is interested in understanding the natural history, epidemiology and risk factors involved in the progression of various gastrointestinal disorders, and has published several papers related to these interests. Dr. Parasa serves as a director of ISDE (The Society for Diseases of the Esophagus). Her efforts foster the development of the next generation of esophagologists, equipping them with the skills to handle the multidisciplinary and global challenges of modern healthcare, underscored by technology and innovation. Dr. Parasa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Colorectal Polyps, Hepatorenal Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Raj Butani is a Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Butani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Indigestion, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

George Winters is a Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Winters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Georgia Rees is a Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Rees is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Jagpal Klair is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Klair is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Klair is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sceats believes in providing thoughtful, individualized care that takes into account the details of each patient's situation to determine the best treatment course. She understands that good communication before, during, and after surgery is critical in ensuring good patient outcomes. Dr. Sceats' clinical interests include minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic colorectal surgery and transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS). Additionally, she is interested in colorectal cancer care, screening, and surveillance. Dr Sceats has a longtime interest in surgical care for inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Sceats is certified by ABCRS in Colorectal Surgery. Dr. Sceats is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Splenectomy.

As a transplant hepatologist, Dr. Shao specializes in the care of patients with liver diseases, cirrhosis, and liver transplants. She is also a gastroenterologist and performs upper endoscopies and colonoscopies. Her goal is to provide thorough, empathetic, and patient-centered care for all of her patients. It is important for her to develop trusting relationships with her patients in order to make individualized treatment plans targeted to each patient's unique goals. She believes in educating her patients so that they understand their diagnoses and are empowered to make important decisions about their health. Dr. Shao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Ascites.

Mohit Girotra is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Girotra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Girotra is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Wong is a general gastroenterologist specializing in inflammatory bowel disorders. She believes in an individualized patient centered approach and collaborates with other providers to deliver compassionate and outstanding care. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

My patients and I are partners in achieving the best health care for them. My job is to be an avid listener, an up to the minute educator, to be there whenever needed, and to be as comforting a presence as possible. Their job is to have discourse wit me, ask questions, and follow the plan if they wish. Being punctual for appointment times is of utmost importance to me, as is explaining things in simple to understand language. Being a physician is more about building trust and personal relationship than science and technology. Dr. Teicher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Alao is passionate about investigating health problems and helping patients understand them to better make an informed decision. She approaches each patient with dedication, compassion, and understanding because it is an honor to have their health entrusted to her. Dr. Alao's Awards Include: ASGE Leadership Education and Development AGA/AASLD Academic Skills Workshop NIH Fellows Award for Research Excellence AASLD miRNA Single Conference Travel Award AASLD Young Investigator Travel Award. Dr. Alao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Hepatitis, and Hepatitis C.

Dr. Kiani graduated from Tabriz University of Medicine Sciences, Iran, and completed Internship and Residency at Creighton University Arizona Campus, and Fellowship at the University of Florida. Dr. Kiani is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Calvin Kiani’s clinical interests include chronic viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, alcohol-associated liver disease, steatotic liver disease, liver transplant, and liver cancer. Dr. Kiani is trained both in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology. Dr. Kiani's passion in medicine is Hepatology. He is an advocate for a patient-centered multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing and treating liver diseases, no matter how simple or difficulty, early or advanced. To Dr. Kiani, nothing is more rewarding than seeing a patient accompanied by their family in the clinic in their street clothes after a successful liver transplant, the smile on their faces and the sense of being alive is so fulfilling. Dr. Kiani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Hepatorenal Syndrome, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis.