Overview
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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Val Simianu, MD, specializes in surgery for conditions of the colon, rectum and anal canal, such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He also treats pelvic floor problems such as prolapse and incontinence. He has specialty training in laparoscopic, robotic and trans-anal approaches for these conditions.Dr. Simianu works very closely with other specialists, such as gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists and urogynecologists, to plan the best course of treatment for each patient. He enjoys playing a part in his patients' journeys to recovery.Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Simianu actively conducts research studies on colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic health problems. He has a special interest in population health, health-services research and surgical education, and serves as the Medical Director of the colorectal service line for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Center for Digestive Health.Away from work, Dr. Simianu enjoys hiking, mountaineering, soccer, and traveling and exploring local cuisine with his wife.Watch Dr. Simianu on King 5 Seattle:Dispelling common myths around colon health - New Day NW. Dr. Simianu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.
The Association Of University Physicians
David Flum is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Flum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Obesity, Diverticular Disease, Appendectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Flum is currently accepting new patients.
Uw Medicine/Valley Medical Center
Phillip Dean is a General Surgeon in Renton, Washington. Dr. Dean is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Biehl isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- HerniaDr. Biehl isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Biehl isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Biehl isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Advanced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Biehl isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Biehl isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Biehl isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Biehl isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Biehl isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Biehl isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Biehl isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Biehl isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Biehl isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AppendicitisDr. Biehl isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Biehl isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Biehl isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.