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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 an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Simianu is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Simianu is currently accepting new patients.
Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center
Marylise Boutros is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Boutros is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Boutros is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, 2013.
ETSU Physicians & Associates- Gastroenterology
Mark Young is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Young is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Young is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Summary: This is a single-center, open-label study for safety and feasibility of IMT in patients undergoing colonic surgery. After consent, individuals of the ages of 18-75 with a history of diverticulitis or sigmoid colon cancer will be enrolled to have a feeding tube placed at the time of surgery and receive IMT solution on postoperative day 2-3 (at least 48 hours following IV antibiotics) with the subse...
Summary: Each colorectal anastomosis is routinely evaluated intraoperatively by sigmoidoscopy and, in the presence of signs of bleeding, also postoperatively (persistent rectal bleeding within 24 hours after surgery).