Jennifer (. Kaplan
Experienced in Levator Syndrome

Dr. Jennifer (. Kaplan

Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Levator Syndrome
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
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Overview

Jenny Kaplan, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Kaplan treats all aspects of colon, rectal and anal diseases which include: anorectal concerns, colon cancer, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, pelvic floor disorders, presacral masses, rectal cancer, rectal prolapse and ulcerative colitis. She uses minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic, robotic and transanal approaches.Dr. Kaplan enjoys all aspects of her specialty, from cancer to hemorrhoids. She strives to ensure that her patients feel well cared for and listened to, and takes the time to understand how she can best use her skills to help them get better.Away from work, Dr. Kaplan enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Levator Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Encopresis, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
MD, Northwestern Feinberg School Of Medicine, Chicago, IL - 2011
Residency
General Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA - 2018
Specialties
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Licenses
Colon & Rectal Surgery in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery
Fellowships
Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN - 2019
Hospital Affiliations
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Call: 206-624-1144

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


30 Total Publications

Management of Malignant Colon Polyps.
Management of Malignant Colon Polyps.
Journal: Clinics in colon and rectal surgery
Published: August 06, 2025
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 (0.2 miles away)
206-386-6600
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Dr. Darren Pollock most recently received the 2024 Colon/Rectal Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple years. Dr. Pollock specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus with an emphasis on the surgical management of benign and malignant disease. His primary interests include minimally invasive colon and rectal cancer surgery through laparoscopic and transanal approaches, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease and colonoscopy. He is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons and in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He believes in patient education and communication to give personalized care. Married with two children, Dr. Pollock enjoys cooking, physical fitness and travel. Dr. Pollock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Levator Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Levator Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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    • Anal Cancer
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    • Anal Fissure
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    • Bowel Incontinence
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    • Diverticular Disease
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    • Encopresis
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    • Familial Colorectal Cancer
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    • Hemorrhoids
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    • Appendicitis
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    • Bladder Reconstruction
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