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    MediFind found 146 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Puyallup, WA. Of these, 108 are Experienced, 36 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    146 providers found
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1812 S J St, Suite 120, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Norwegian, Swedish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Adrienne Lopata is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lopata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Kidney Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Lopata is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1608 S J St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      2202 S Cedar St, Suite 330, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Korean, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

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      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      401 15th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Castilian, French, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nicholas Sun is a Gastroenterologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Medical Imaging Northwest - Good Samaritan Hospital Imaging Alliance

      222 15th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ata Alijani is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Alijani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Stroke, and Vertigo.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease

      Medical Imaging Northwest - Good Samaritan Hospital Imaging Alliance

      222 15th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wojciech Kapalczynski is a Radiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Kapalczynski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Folliculitis, and Pleurisy.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease

      Medical Imaging Northwest - Good Samaritan Hospital Imaging Alliance

      222 15th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Mills is a Radiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Mills is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease

      Medical Imaging Northwest - Good Samaritan Hospital Imaging Alliance

      222 15th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cody Morris is a Radiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Morris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1717 S J St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Hindi, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shalini Kanneganti is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kanneganti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Kanneganti is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease

      Multicare Health System

      311 S L St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Navid Zenooz is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Zenooz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo. Dr. Zenooz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC

      407 14th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Simarjit Shergill is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Shergill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Chronic Cough, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Shergill is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Family Medicine

      South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC

      407 14th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Cris Perez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hypothermia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      Multicare Health System

      407 14th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Castilian, Korean, Spanish, Thai
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Cholwoo Kim is a General Surgeon in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine

      South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC

      407 14th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nawazish Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Ali has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine

      South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC

      407 14th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tanisha Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Pneumomediastinum, and Diverticular Disease.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      401 15th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Kaptik is a Gastroenterologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Kaptik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kaptik is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      Medical Imaging Northwest - Good Samaritan Hospital Imaging Alliance

      222 15th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Drew Deutsch is a Radiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Deutsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Tenosynovitis.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      Medical Imaging Northwest - Good Samaritan Hospital Imaging Alliance

      222 15th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Zachary Walker is a Radiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      Medical Imaging Northwest - Good Samaritan Hospital Imaging Alliance

      222 15th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Desiree Clement is a Radiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Clement is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Galactocoele.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      Medical Imaging Northwest - Good Samaritan Hospital Imaging Alliance

      222 15th Ave Se, 
      Puyallup, WA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Ruan is a Radiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Ruan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Chronic Cough.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Diverticular Disease?

      Diverticula are small, bulging sacs or pouches that form on the inner wall of the intestine. Diverticulitis occurs when these pouches become inflamed or infected. Most often, these pouches are in the lower part of the large intestine (colon).

      When should I see a Diverticular Disease doctor near Puyallup, WA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Diverticular Disease doctor near Puyallup, WA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Diverticular Disease doctors near Puyallup, WA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Diverticular Disease doctors near Puyallup, WA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Diverticular Disease doctor near Puyallup, WA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diverticular Disease doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Diverticular Disease doctor near Puyallup, WA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Diverticular Disease doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Diverticular Disease doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Diverticular Disease doctors near Puyallup, WA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Diverticular Disease doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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