Danny Kim is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Ileostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Mauricio Escobar is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Escobar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Escobar is currently accepting new patients.

Stephanie Acierno is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Acierno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hirschsprung Disease, and Total Intestinal Aganglionosis. Dr. Acierno is currently accepting new patients.

Shalini Kanneganti, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in the treatment of colon and rectal diseases. Her areas of expertise include the laparoscopic treatment of colon and rectal disease; diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy; surgical management of colon and rectal cancer; inflammatory bowel disease; diverticulitis; rectal prolapse; hemorrhoids; fecal incontinence; anal fissures; anal abscesses; and fistulas.Dr. Kanneganti endeavors to deliver care with the highest order of compassion and innovation. She is dedicated to healing patients through surgical intervention.Shalini Kanneganti, MD, #1 Colorectal Surgeon in Pierce County, Top 3 in Washington State. Dr. Kanneganti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

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

Suleman Aziz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Aziz is currently accepting new patients.

Megan Cecchini is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Cecchini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Nicholas Sich, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and complex general surgical oncology. His areas of expertise include pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, upper and lower gastrointestinal cancer, advanced gynecologic cancer, melanoma, sarcoma and metastatic cancer. He performs minimally invasive and robotic cancer surgery.Dr. Sich strives to ensure his patients retain a sense of control over their care by working as an equal partner throughout their cancer journey. He emphasizes open and honest communication, works to understand his patients’ priorities and keep those at the center of their treatment plans, and strives to maintain his patients’ dignity. Dr. Sich eschews the formality of the traditional doctor-patient approach for one that is more informal and relaxed.Dr. Sich is a Fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology (FSSO) and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association.Dr. Sich is driven to advance cancer care in his community and minimize barriers to treatment. In his free time, he enjoys building and renovating homes with his wife and father as a hobby, along with spending time with his two children.Conditions and Procedures:Advanced gynecologic cancerCRS/HIPEC (Cytoreductive surgery/Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)Liver cancerMelanomaMetastatic cancerMinimally invasive/robotic cancer surgeryPancreatic cancerSarcomaUpper and lower GI malignancy. Dr. Sich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Charles Scheurich is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Scheurich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Steven Larson, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Larson received his undergraduate and medical degrees as part of a United States Air Force scholarship program.Dr. Larson has published numerous research papers and has presented his research at national meetings. He has a strong interest in treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Other areas of interest include capsule endoscopy, colon cancer prevention and functional bowel diseases.He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Larson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD, is a gastroenterologist who is skilled in all areas of adult general gastroenterology. He believes communication and compassion are the keys to establishing a successful and trustful relationship with patients. As a colleague, he promotes an interdisciplinary approach to patient care in order to achieve the mutual goal of creating a positive impact on patients' lives.Dr. Urbina-Alvarez is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.Outside of work, Dr. Urbina-Alvarez enjoys hiking, traveling, bicycling and playing tennis. Dr. Urbina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and Gastrectomy.

Michael Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Lisa Schomogyi is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Schomogyi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Schomogyi is currently accepting new patients.

John Myers is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

Dominic Forte is a General Surgeon and a Military Health Care provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Forte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Colostomy. Dr. Forte is currently accepting new patients.

Bradley Schmitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Schmitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Heart Failure.

Jennifer Higa is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Higa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Higa is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Petty is a General Surgeon in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Petty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Haroon P. Anwar, MD is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. He practices at Franciscan Center for Weight Management in Federal Way and operates at St. Francis Hospital. A highly skilled surgeon, Dr. Anwar is fellowship trained in laparoscopic, gastrointestinal and bariatric procedures as well as surgical critical care. Dr. Anwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Thomas Schleichert, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon who provides safe, high quality patient care. Understanding that surgery can be a stressful and intimidating event, he strives to ease these sentiments by building a trusting relationship with each patient and creating a supportive environment. His goal is for his patients to feel confident that all their questions and concerns have been addressed and that they will receive the best care possible. He believes in maintaining cost-effective practices, and uses evidence-based medicine to drive and support this approach.Dr. Schleichert trained with renowned colorectal surgeons at the Ferguson Clinic and has extensive experience practicing at a Breast Cancer Center of Excellence (Grand Rapids, Michigan). He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association and American Medical Association.Outside of work, Dr. Schleichert enjoys being outdoors with his wife and daughters, ice hockey, baseball and skiing. Dr. Schleichert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Epidural Lipomatosis.