Gautam Mankaney, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in hereditary cancer syndromes (lynch syndrome, familial adenomatous polyposis, PTEN-tumor hamartoma syndromes, juvenile polyposis, Peutz-Jeghers, Li-Fraumeni, MutYH-associated polyposis, sessile serrated polyposis), fecal microbiota transplantation, endoscopy, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal cancer.Dr. Mankaney has a special medical interest in treating individuals with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer syndrome, or at high risk for developing cancer.Dr. Mankaney serves as both the Director of Endoscopy and Director of Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention. Previously, he has served as a Committee Chair for the Collaborative Group of Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Syndromes, and as a Training Committee member with the American College of Gastroenterology. He has received multiple teaching awards.Away from work, he enjoys tennis, bouldering, hiking and traveling. Dr. Mankaney is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

George Winters is a Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Winters is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Georgia Rees is a Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Rees is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. lIes-Shih has particular interests in inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis, and colorectal screening. She believes that the best patient outcomes are achieved through careful listening, honest communication, and tailoring the best available evidence-based treatments to each patient’s unique circumstances and individual needs. Dr. Iles-Shih values her patient’s time and priorities and is grateful for the privilege of helping them attain optimal health through medical care that is prevention-focused, personalized, thorough, and efficient. Dr. Iles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Darren Pollock most recently received the 2024 Colon/Rectal Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple years. Dr. Pollock specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus with an emphasis on the surgical management of benign and malignant disease. His primary interests include minimally invasive colon and rectal cancer surgery through laparoscopic and transanal approaches, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease and colonoscopy. He is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons and in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He believes in patient education and communication to give personalized care. Married with two children, Dr. Pollock enjoys cooking, physical fitness and travel. Dr. Pollock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Levator Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Dr. Hawkins is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. She likes to take a full body approach to patient care, recognizing that the effects of a patient's disease can be taxing to both their physical and emotional well-being. Dr. Hawkins specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the colon, rectum and anus. This includes an interest in minimally invasive surgical approaches to colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis, pelvic floor disorders such as fecal incontinence, colonoscopy and basic anorectal disorders. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Her top areas of expertise are Levator Syndrome, Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

My approach is to put myself in my patients shoes and treat them how I would want to be treated. My goal is to make sure that no one feels like they have to deal with their problem alone. We are here to help at every step. Dr. Menon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.

Philosophy of Care: I believe that one’s digestive health is key to their overall sense of wellness. As physicians, we have the tools to educate our patients so that they can be active participants in their treatment. Good communication is the foundation of good care. Dr. Padhya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

I want my patients to feel empowered in their health through education and shared decision making. Dr. Cheng's medical interests include: colon cancer screening, GERD, endoscopy, viral hepatitis, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis.

Dr. Price practices general Gastroenterology with a particular interest in esophageal motility, eosinophilic esophagitis, acid reflux disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer screening. She believes effective communication is the cornerstone to understanding different treatment options and providing evidence based practices for each person's unique situation. She feels it is an honor to help people. Dr. Price wants to provide preventative care and management for patients with chronic GI illnesses. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Her top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Bastawrous (He/Him/His) most recently won the 2023 Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine Top Doctor Award and has won for multiple years. Dr. Bastawrous believes in a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care in which the patient, health care professionals and support personnel work together for the efficient and optimal care of the patient. In this way each member maximizes their skills. In the end, the patient is better off. Dr. Bastawrous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Colostomy, and Endoscopy.

I try to personalize my approach to each patient, while incorporating evidence-based medicine. Dr. Brooling's medical interests include: luminal gastroenterology disease, hepatology and functional gastroenterology disease. Dr. Brooling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

Kalle Kang is a Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Kang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Ulcerative Colitis, and Gastrectomy.

Raj Butani is a Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Butani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Indigestion, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Ian White is a Colorectal Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. White has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

My patients and I are partners in achieving the best health care for them. My job is to be an avid listener, an up to the minute educator, to be there whenever needed, and to be as comforting a presence as possible. Their job is to have discourse wit me, ask questions, and follow the plan if they wish. Being punctual for appointment times is of utmost importance to me, as is explaining things in simple to understand language. Being a physician is more about building trust and personal relationship than science and technology. Dr. Teicher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Headstrom focuses on evaluation and management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. She performs endoscopic procedures including upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. She has a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Headstrom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Bernstein enjoys hiking, travel, cooking, and movies. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

I find the practice of medicine to be intellectually rewarding and I go to great length to study the evolving therapies through careful review of medical journals and attendance of lectures and medical meetings. My greatest pleasure in the practice of medicine is the personal connection I make with patients. With each patient I strive to understand their concerns and motivations to allow me to deliver care in a compassionate and thoughtful manner. Dr. Pepin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Fan is committed to providing the highest quality of care and is a proud recipient of the Physician Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence Award. Her passion for gastroenterology has earned her consistent recognition for exceptional contributions to patient care, medical education, and influential research. Dr. Fan is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American Gastroenterology Association. In addition to her dedication to patient well-being, Dr. Fan has been honored for her Exemplary Teaching of medical students at Brown University, shaping the next generation of physicians with her expertise and commitment to excellence. Dr. Fan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.