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    MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Hereditary Pancreatitis near Gig Harbor, WA. Of these, 38 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    43 providers found
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      2202 S Cedar St, Suite 330, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Korean, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Multicare Health System

      4700 Point Fosdick Dr, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nicolas Villa is a Gastroenterologist in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Villa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      6401 Kimball Dr, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Wukelic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Wukelic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, Alcoholic Neuropathy, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Wukelic is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      2727 Hollycroft St, Suite 380, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Garrick Brown is a Gastroenterologist in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine | General Practice

      Multicare Health System

      4700 Point Fosdick Dr, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Mandarin, Nepali, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bryan Cuesta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Cuesta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cuesta is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Multicare Health System

      4700 Point Fosdick Dr, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kate Caveny is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Caveny has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Shigellosis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Franciscan Medical Group

      4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amy Tsuchida is a Gastroenterologist in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Tsuchida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Cirrhosis, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery

      Franciscan Medical Group

      11511 Canterwood Blvd Nw, Suite 140, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Italian, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Giss is a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Giss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Giss is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1112 6th Ave, Suite 200, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      2202 S Cedar St, Suite 330, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Bengali, Castilian, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, Tamil
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Multicare Health System

      311 S L St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steve Stringfellow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Stringfellow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Thrombocytopenia, Lung Cancer, and Hyperlipidemia Type 3.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC

      1901 S Union Ave, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arash Khosrovi-Eghbal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Khosrovi-Eghbal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC

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

      Drey Pavlov is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Pavlov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Cellulitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC

      315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Andre Morgan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Morgan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      3124 S 19th St, Ste 140, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Spanish

      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 Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Heart Failure.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      2202 S Cedar St, Suite 330, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Hindi, Mandarin, Norwegian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sanjay Agrawal is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Heartburn, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Agrawal is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      General Surgery
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mina Todorov is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Todorov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Diverticular Disease, Peptic Ulcer, and Venous Insufficiency. Dr. Todorov is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Washington Gastroenterology PLLC

      1717 S J St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1717 S J St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, German
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Pediatrics | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Hereditary Pancreatitis
      Pediatrics | Hospital Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1717 S J St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Kim is a Pediatrics specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Hereditary Pancreatitis?

      Hereditary pancreatitis is a genetic condition characterized by recurrent episodes of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). The pancreas produces enzymes that help digest food, and it also produces insulin, a hormone that controls levels of blood glucose, also called blood sugar. Episodes of pancreatitis can lead to permanent tissue damage and loss of pancreatic function.

      When should I see a Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor near Gig Harbor, WA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor near Gig Harbor, WA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Hereditary Pancreatitis doctors near Gig Harbor, WA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Hereditary Pancreatitis doctors near Gig Harbor, WA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor near Gig Harbor, WA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor near Gig Harbor, WA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Hereditary Pancreatitis doctors near Gig Harbor, WA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hereditary Pancreatitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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