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.

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.

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 Folate Deficiency. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

John Verrilli is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Verrilli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

David Zhang, MD, PhD, FACP, FACC, offers personalized, state-of-the-art cardiac care for adult patients. He specializes in advanced heart failure treatment, heart disease prevention, focusing on educating patients to take a proactive approach in minimizing cardiac risk factors. Dr. Zhang employs cardiac catheterization, cardiac imaging, cardiac therapy optimization and a variety of other tactics to manage heart disease. He has published articles on heart health research and has written books on heart failure.Dr. Zhang establishes a one-to-one relationship with each patient, ensuring their comfort and keeping them informed about their care in an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Atrial Fibrillation.

Kurt Jensen is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Bullae, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Pawan Chawla is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Chawla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Gastrostomy.

Swapna Muppuri is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Muppuri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases.

Clifton Baylor is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Baylor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Richard Kahlstrom is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kahlstrom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, Bullae, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Gastrostomy.

Michael Kelly is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pneumonia, Emphysema, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, 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.

Kristen Scatliffe is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Scatliffe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Bullae.

Ramona Ionita is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Ionita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

Praful Tewari is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Tewari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

Uzoamaka Ogbonnah is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Ogbonnah has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Hypovolemic Shock.

Navdeep Rai is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Rai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.