The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Perforation Doctors Near Me in Lakewood, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Perforation near Lakewood, WA. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Clare

    11311 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 309, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Perforation. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Epidural Lipomatosis. Dr. Schleichert is board certified in General Surgery. Dr. Schleichert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Clare

    11311 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 309, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Faith Anne Roche, MD is a general surgeon with extensive training and experience in both routine and complex surgical procedures. Dr. Roche brings a compassionate approach and a commitment to excellence that patients can rely on. She strives to build a trusting and respectful relationship with her patients with clear communication and a personalized approach for each patient.Dr. Roche offers evidence-based surgical care for patients with a variety of conditions, including gallbladder disease, hernias (ventral, inguinal, hiatal) and colon cancer. Trained in the latest surgical methods, Dr. Roche uses the most effective and minimally invasive care possible to achieve the best outcome. She also partners with referring physicians to provide complete holistic care.Dr. Roche is a member of the Association of Women Surgeons and American Medical Association.Away from work, Dr. Roche enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and hiking. Dr. Roche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Roche is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 105 & 112, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Perforation. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Kanneganti is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Kanneganti is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Clare

    11311 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 309, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Barney is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Barney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Barney is board certified in General Surgery and Critical Care Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 105 & 112, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Cho, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in laparoscopic procedures, with special interest in surgery for heartburn, hernias, gallstones, spleen and adrenal problems. Drawn to medicine for the ability to help others, Dr. Cho believes the most important aspect of care is educating his patients about their health problem and treatment options.Dr. Cho is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and many others. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cho is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Surgical Oncology

    Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 105 & 112, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Perforation. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Sich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Franciscan Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Associates At St. Clare

    11307 Bridgeport Way SW Ste 220A, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Duras is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Duras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Lump in the Abdomen.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Franciscan Digestive Care Associates-Lakewood

    11311 Bridgeport Way SW Ste 207, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seyed Jalali is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Jalali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastritis, Portal Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Rheumatology

    Office

    11306 Bridgeport Way SW Ste B, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Rheumatologist in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Dementia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Hospital Medicine

    Franciscan Inpatient Team At St. Clare

    11315 Bridgeport Way SW, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pragathy Vutla is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Vutla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Jaundice, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    MultiCare Health System

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aml Raafat is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Raafat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    MultiCare Health System

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paulesh Shah is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Teresa D. Bell MD LLC

    2522 N Proctor St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Teresa Bell is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Franciscan Center For Weight Management

    34503 9th Ave S, Suite 220, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Troy Houseworth, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. A highly skilled surgeon, Dr. Houseworth is a veteran of the United States Army, where he served as chief of general surgery and developed a bariatric surgery program for Keller Hospital in West Point, New York. Dr. Houseworth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Houseworth is board certified in General Surgery. Dr. Houseworth is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Anthony

    11511 Canterwood Blvd NW, Suite 140, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Pai, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in advanced laparoscopy. She has special interest in breast surgery, colonoscopy, hernia surgery and thyroid surgery. Drawn to medicine for the opportunity to help others, Dr. Pai believes in educating her patients to help them make informed decisions about their disease.Dr. Pai is an experienced surgeon with excellent outcomes. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is fluent in Chinese. Dr. Pai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pai is board certified in General Surgery, American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Pai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Emergency And Trauma Care In Tacoma: St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 South J Street, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Cecchini is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Cecchini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Emergency And Trauma Care In Tacoma: St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 South J Street, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Surrusco is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Surrusco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Emergency And Trauma Care In Tacoma: St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 South J Street, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Inouye is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Inouye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Gastroenterology

    Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Pearl Place

    6002 N Westgate Blvd, Suite 230, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Scheurich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Scheurich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Scheurich is board certified in Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Francis

    34509 9th Ave S, Suite 204, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Hubbard, MD, is a well-rounded general surgeon with exposure to both acute care surgery and bread-and-butter general surgery, including hernias, gallbladder disease, breast surgery, benign anorectal conditions, skin and soft tissues masses, diverticular disease and colon cancer. She also has experience with basic endoscopy, robotic surgery and complex laparoscopy. Dr. Hubbard strives to provide high-quality, evidence-based management of surgical disease. She has a thoughtful, compassionate approach to every patient interaction.Away from work, Dr. Hubbard enjoys hiking, sailing, badminton, singing karaoke, and spending quality time with family and friends. Dr. Hubbard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Ogilvie Syndrome. Dr. Hubbard is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hubbard is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Perforation?

    A perforation is a hole that develops through the wall of a body organ. This problem may occur in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, or gallbladder.