Estrelino Velasco, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who treats patients of all ages. His medical interests include preventive medicine, hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia.Dr. Velasco believes that doctor and patient are a team, working together to achieve good health, and that each patient has unique needs and responses to treatment. It is his goal to provide competent and compassionate care to each patient he encounters. Dr. Velasco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension.

Daniel Verdini is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Verdini is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Robert Brezak is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Brezak has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Chronic Cough, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. 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.

Scott Walker is a Neuroradiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, Stroke, and Vertigo.

Jill Dobbins is a Radiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Dobbins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tenosynovitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

Rizwana Khan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Lung Nodules, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Gastrostomy.

Nicole Collett is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Collett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Central Sleep Apnea, and Gastrostomy.

Rajesh Kandasamy is a Sleep Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kandasamy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Kandasamy is currently accepting new patients.

Nithya Menon, MD, is a board-certified pulmonary and critical care medicine physician specializing in COPD, asthma, lung cancer and interstitial lung disease. Dr. Menon strives to educate and empower her patients, giving them the tools they need to improve their quality of life. She considers it a privilege to care for patients and hopes to impact their lives positively.Dr. Menon is a member of the American Thoracic Society and American College of Physicians. Prior to joining Franciscan Pulmonary Associates, Dr. Menon served as medical director for pulmonary and critical care at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.Away from work, Dr. Menon finds it incredibly recharging to spend time with her kids outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, hiking, biking, skiing and traveling. Dr. Menon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy.

Dominique Pepper, MD, PhD, MHSc, ATSF, FCCP is a board-certified pulmonologist, critical care and internal medicine physician, bringing over 20 years of clinical experience. A national leader and expert in robotic-assisted bronchoscopy for diagnosing suspicious lung nodules, Dr. Pepper has performed over 500 robotic procedures, demonstrating high diagnostic accuracy and a strong commitment to safety. He leads the Lung Nodule and Robotic Bronchoscopy Program, which emphasizes the expedited diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.Dr. Pepper’s commitment lies in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care with the fundamental aim of saving lives from cancer. Dr. Pepper believes that patient-centered care necessitates excellence, a patient-first philosophy and collaborative teamwork among health care professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for each patient.A Fellow of both the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society, Dr. Pepper also serves as the Podcast Editor for the Society of Advanced Bronchoscopy, where he conducts interviews with prominent experts and specialists in the field of advanced bronchoscopy. Dr. Pepper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Jeffrey Albores, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with additional certifications in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Albores strives to treat each patient with compassion and respect, and to provide the information they need to make informed decisions about their care. He approaches each patient as a unique individual who deserves tailored care guided by evidence-based medicine and a shared decision-making process. He performs diagnostic bronchoscopy and sees critically ill patients in the ICU.Dr. Albores is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Albores enjoys long distance running, hiking, traveling and trying new restaurants.Conditions and procedures:AsthmaBronchoscopyCOPDInterstitial lung diseaseLung cancerPulmonary hypertensionPulmonary infectionPulmonary vascular disease. Dr. Albores is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Donald Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Insomnia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Iandine Paras is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Paras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Paras is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Leusner is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Leusner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Pleurisy, and Ascites. Dr. Leusner is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Ryan is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Nodules, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

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

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 Emphysema. 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 Emphysema. 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 Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Tangier Disease, Familial HDL Deficiency, and Apo A-I Deficiency.