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

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and Gastrectomy.

Brian Mulhall, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Mulhall also holds a Master of Public Health degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He served as Director of the Center for Liver Disease at Walter Reed Medical Center.Dr. Mulhall has special medical interests in inflammatory bowel disease, biliary and liver processes, along with functional intestinal disorders. He has received international recognition for his research, teaching and published articles.Dr. Mulhall has been active in the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Mulhall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

John Sun, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist providing comprehensive digestive care for adults. In addition to general gastroenterology, he has specific experience in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, small intestinal disease and celiac disease.Dr. Sun believes in establishing a therapeutic partnership with his patients, and a close working relationship with his physician colleagues, in order to achieve the best outcomes. He takes the time to educate patients on their condition, treatment options and outcomes so they can make informed choices to feel their best.Dr. Sun is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Kalyan Kanneganti, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who is skilled in all areas of adult general gastroenterology and hepatology, with special medical interest in colonoscopy for colon cancer screening and the management of GI bleeding, viral hepatitis, complex liver diseases and GERD.Dr. Kanneganti focuses on providing holistic, compassionate and patient-centered care. He strives to help patients understand their disease process and involve them in shared decision making.Dr. Kanneganti is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Kanneganti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Sangik Oh, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology. Dr. Oh served as Chief Medical Resident during his internal medicine residency. During his gastroenterology fellowship, he also earned his Master's degree in Medical Science from Harvard Medical School. He was also the recipient of the 2002 AASLD/Schering Advanced Hepatology Fellowship Award.Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Oh joined the faculty at Harvard Medical School and was a staff gastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center before joining Tacoma Digestive Disease Center in 2005, which is now Franciscan Digestive Care Associates. Dr. Oh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy.

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 Hemorrhoids. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

Samantha Chung, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterology physician. Dr. Chung isn’t focused solely on treating symptoms, but rather treating individuals. She firmly believes health is not just defined by a list of diagnoses, but by a unique combination of life story and experiences. Dr. Chung enjoys taking the time to listen, to understand each patient’s journey, and to tailor a health care plan that aligns with each patient’s digestive goals and values. To better assist in achieving such goals, Dr. Chung approaches patient care as a collaborative effort between herself, the patient and their health care team. Patients will be able to achieve the best outcomes, make informed decisions and be provided with the comprehensive care they deserve through this teamwork. Through empathetic listening and compassionate care, Dr. Chung looks forward to embarking on a journey towards better digestive health with her patients.Dr. Chung is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Chung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

Kyung W. Noh, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. During his fellowship, he also received advanced training in endoscopic ultrasound.Dr. Noh specializes in pancreatic diseases and endoscopic ultrasound. He has published numerous articles in major peer-reviewed journals and has presented at national and international meetings. His professional memberships include the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Noh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Diane Bai is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Bai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Ioannis Papadopoulos is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Papadopoulos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

Jihui Li, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with special interest in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Dr. Li cares for patients with his heart and heals them with his hands. He works in partnership with his patients to diagnose and treat their health concerns.Dr. Li is a member of the American Medical Association and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He looks forward to working with referring physicians to achieve the best surgical outcome for patients.Conditions and Procedures:Abdominal herniaAdvanced laparoscopic surgeryBreast cancerColon cancerColonoscopyGastroesophageal reflux diseaseGallbladder diseaseGastrointestinal diseaseHiatal herniaUpper endoscopyRobotic surgery. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Endoscopy.

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 Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Epidural Lipomatosis.

James Rifenbery is a General Surgeon in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Rifenbery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Gallbladder Disease, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Rifenbery is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Potter is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Potter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

William Holderman is an Internal Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Holderman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Holderman is currently accepting new patients.

Ralph Katsman is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Katsman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Katsman is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Lee is an Internal Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.