Larisa Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

Jasmine Zia is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Zia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, and Bowel Incontinence. Dr. Zia is currently accepting new patients.

Dylan Tracy, DO, is a board-certified physician who practices broad-spectrum family medicine for patients of all ages, including specialty procedures such as osteopathic manipulation, joint injections and simple dermatology. Recognizing the difficulty of staying healthy, he strives to assist his patients in removing the obstacles that stand in the way of good health. This involves staying abreast of the latest research and receiving input from a variety of experts: support staff, consultants and the patient before him.Dr. Tracy is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and ACUS Acupuncture Foundation.He values spending time with his wife and four children, as well as sports, fishing and playing music. Dr. Tracy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

Daniel Bushyhead, MD, is a board-certified general gastroenterologist providing personalized, compassionate digestive care. He performs endoscopic procedures, diagnoses and manages a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders, and provides screening for colorectal cancer. Dr. Bushyhead understands the importance of listening to his patients and working together to establish a treatment plan.Dr. Bushyhead is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and Alpha Omega Alpha.Away from work, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking and cooking.Conditions and procedures:Abnormal liver function testsCeliac diseaseColonoscopyColorectal cancer screeningConstipationDysphagiaGERDIron deficiency anemiaRectal bleedingUpper endoscopy. Dr. Bushyhead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Christopher Duncan, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist providing expert digestive disease care for patients ages 18 and older.Dr. Duncan strives to foster a healthy relationship with his patients through patience, understanding and compassion for all individuals with digestive disease. Dr. Duncan also strives to remain on the cutting edge of knowledge. Combining both goals allows him to deliver the highest level of care to his patients. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Pierre Nader, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who treats patients ages 18 and over. He is devoted to the highest level of digestive disease care, with a parallel focus on patient comfort and dignity.Dr. Nader is skilled in all phases of gastrointestinal endoscopy. He also has extensive experience with end-stage liver disease including liver transplantation. Dr. Nader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Harry Teicher is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Teicher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Teicher is currently accepting new patients.

Oviea Akpotaire, MD, provides care for general gastrointestinal disease and colorectal cancer prevention. His special medical interests include obesity medicine/endoscopic bariatrics and public health.Dr. Akpotaire's approach is kind, warm, thoughtful and thorough. He enjoys empowering patients through education and health literacy, which gives them the tools to further participate in their own care. Seeing people regain a sense of control in the midst of illness motivates him to bring his best self to work. This engagement strengthens the patient-physician partnership, and aligns them on the shared and lifelong goal of living well and in good health.Dr. Akpotaire is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and American Gastroenterological Association. He serves as an associate professor of gastroenterology at Virginia Mason.Dr. Akpotaire will treat patients at Virginia Mason Seattle Medical Center and St. Anne Hospital in Burien. Dr. Akpotaire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Anal Fissure.

Phillip Dean is a General Surgeon in Renton, Washington. Dr. Dean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Lili Sacks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Sacks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Rex Cheng is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Dire is a Gastroenterologist in Renton, Washington. Dr. Dire is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Brittany Cools-Lartigue, MD, provides patient-centered primary care with a focus on educating patients about their health so they can take an active role in their own care and make informed decisions. Dr. Cools-Lartigue takes the time to build rapport and trust with her patients. While her care is guideline-driven, she also focuses on each patient as an individual when formulating treatment plans.Dr. Cools-Lartigue is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Cools-Lartigue enjoys drawing, baking, anime and yoga. Dr. Cools is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Her top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Andrea Cistulli, DO, is a family medicine physician providing full spectrum primary care. Dr. Cistulli has experience serving urban, underserved and multicultural patients. She served as a clinical team leader during her residency with Valley Family Medicine.Dr. Cistulli is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Washington Academy of Family Physicians and King County Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Cistulli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Alopecia Areata.

Kamran Khan, MD, is a family medicine physician who emphasizes preventive care and wellness of both mind and body. Building lasting patient relationships is his priority, and helping patients stay healthy and happy is his passion. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

Nanda Venu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, esophageal diseases, colon cancer, endoscopy and food allergies. He strives to offer his patients good treatment options and helps them to make informed choices.Dr. Venu enjoys building long-lasting relationships with patients and helping them to stay well and maintain a high quality of life over a lifetime. He feels he learns a lot from his patients, as he listens to their stories and witnesses their health journeys. Dr. Venu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

"Justin Brandler, MD, cares for patients with gastrointestinal conditions, both general and complex. Dr. Brandler believes it is his calling and responsibility to serve as a healer and teacher for his patients. Through evidence-based medicine and comprehensive, personalized care plans developed through a strong patient-physician partnership, he desires to empower patients with tools for hope and healing.In addition to using medication to treat disease, Dr. Brandler thoughtfully harnesses therapeutic tools from nutrition, psychology, integrative medicine and spiritual care. He strives to earn his patients' trust, and seeks to provide a safe and welcoming space through empathetic listening, humor and compassionate care.Dr. Brandler holds certification as a Certified Professional Life Coach and the Harvard Health and Wellness Coaching certification. He integrates this additional training to empower patients to achieve their health goals.Away from work, Dr. Brandler enjoys sipping coffee with his wife and being a jungle gym for his two energetic young boys and sweet daughter. He also enjoys running, swimming and weight-lifting, and is a superhero enthusiast.Procedures and conditions treated:Diarrhea and constipationIrritable bowel syndrome and other functional disorders of brain-gut interactionFecal incontinence and other pelvic floor disordersGeneral gastroenterologyNeurogastroenterology and motilityAwards/AccoladesOctober 2022 - Awarded the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) ""Social Media Acumen"" award for his ACG magazine article on his Twitter initiative, #GIEmpathyInitiative, where Dr. Brandler put himself through various uncomfortable tests and treatments patients are asked to go through, documenting the process along the way". Dr. Brandler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroparesis, and Colonoscopy.

Qing Zhang, MD, PhD, specializes in general gastroenterology, gastroesophageal reflux disease, dysphagia and GI motility disorders. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Otto Lin, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in colonoscopy. Other areas of expertise include inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis B and C, gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. He is also active in outcomes research, particularly as it relates to colon cancer screening.Dr. Lin finds it highly rewarding to follow patients over time. He believes that a positive physician-patient relationship can promote healing.Dr. Lin is the medical director of Quality Improvement for the Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Washington and a consultant for the Radiological Devices Panel at the FDA. He is also the recipient of several awards including the Franklin Ebaugh Award for Outstanding Research (Stanford Hospital), Glaxo Institute of Digestive Health Resource Award, Cabot Prize (Harvard Medical School) and Clinical Research Award (Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason). Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.