The 20 Best Malakoplakia Doctors Near Me in Tacoma, WA

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The 20 Best Malakoplakia Doctors near Tacoma, WA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Malakoplakia near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Jaspreet Parihar
    Advanced in Malakoplakia
    Oncology | Urology
    Advanced in Malakoplakia
    Oncology | Urology

    Franciscan Urology Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 4th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaspreet Parihar, MD, is a board-certified urologist with fellowship training in da Vinci robotic and minimally invasive surgeries in urologic oncology. His scope of work includes urologic cancers (with special interest and expertise in kidney/ bladder/prostate cancer) and benign conditions such as BPH and kidney stones. He strives to provide holistic, compassionate care and to treat his patients as he would his family.Dr. Parihar is a member of the American Urological Association, American College of Surgeons Professional Association and American Medical Association.Away from work, Dr. Parihar enjoys hiking and tennis. Dr. Parihar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Cystinuria, Hydronephrosis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Alex Borchert
    Advanced in Malakoplakia
    Advanced in Malakoplakia

    Franciscan Urology Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 4th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Borchert, MD, is a board-certified urologist, well-trained in robotic surgery, who specializes in repairing and restoring the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and urethra) and genitals. Dr. Borchert builds partnerships with patients, providing them with up-to-date information so they can make informed decisions. He strives to give his patients the time they require and to spend time simply listening.Dr. Borchert is a member of the American Urological  Association (AUA) and Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS).Away from work, Dr. Borchert enjoys being active in the beautiful Pacific Northwest outdoors, running, kayaking, soccer and spending time with family. Dr. Borchert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Obstructive Uropathy, UPJ Obstruction, Lithotripsy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    Multicare Health System

    1901 S Union Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Tsai is a Urologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Tsai is currently accepting new patients.

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    John B. Bak
    Advanced in Malakoplakia
    Advanced in Malakoplakia

    Franciscan Urology Associates - Lakewood

    11307 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 217, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John B. Bak, MD, is a board certified urologist, specializing in the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with urologic conditions. He has particular medical interest in treating urologic cancers, incontinence and impotence, and laparoscopic surgery for a range of conditions.Dr. Bak believes every patient should be treated with kindness and respect, and that patient education is just as important as treatment. He likes to involve his patients in the decision-making process and overall treatment plan for their health condition.In his leisure time, Dr. Bak enjoys golf, skiing, swimming and travel. Dr. Bak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    Multicare Health System

    311 S L St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Castilian, French, German, Hindi, Punjabi, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish, Yoruba
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Anderson is a Urologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, UPJ Obstruction, Vasectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    Franciscan Medical Group

    1608 S J St, Fl 4, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Hong is a Urologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    MultiCare Urology Northwest

    316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 312, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Kim is a Urologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Kidney Stones, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    MultiCare Urology Of Tacoma

    3124 S 19th St Ste 320, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Mierzwiak is a Urologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Mierzwiak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Boils, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    Surgical Associates Northwest Urology

    34612 6th Ave. S., Suite 210, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen King is a Urologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    Surgical Associates Northwest Urology

    34612 6th Ave. S., Suite 210, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Caruso is a Urologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Caruso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Caruso is currently accepting new patients.

    Richard Johnston
    Advanced in Malakoplakia
    Advanced in Malakoplakia

    Surgical Associates Northwest Urology

    202 N. Division St., Plaza 2, Suite 100, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Johnston is a Urologist in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Malakoplakia
    Advanced in Malakoplakia

    MultiCare Urology Puyallup

    1450 5th St SE Ste 3400, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Lamberton is a Urologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Lamberton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Ken Haberman
    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    Surgical Associates Northwest Urology

    202 N. Division St., Plaza 2, Suite 100, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ken Haberman is a Urologist in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Haberman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Eosinophilic Cystitis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Haberman is currently accepting new patients.

    Christopher Tepera
    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    Franciscan Urology Associates At St. Anthony

    11511 Canterwood Blvd NW, Suite 208, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Tepera, MD, is a board-certified urologist who treats adults age 18 and older. Dr. Tepera's career in the Navy ingrained honor, courage and commitment into his ethos and affects every interaction he has with his patients.Dr. Tepera strives to ensure each patient’s voice is heard, that they feel their condition is addressed and they are comfortable with the treatment plan. He also works to improve his own skills and knowledge so he can provide the best care possible.Dr. Tepera is a member of the American Urologic Association. Dr. Tepera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    Multicare Health System

    4700 Point Fosdick Dr, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Sutherland is a Urologist in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Sutherland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Sutherland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    MultiCare Urology Puyallup

    1450 5th St SE Ste 3400, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Street is a Urologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Street is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Folliculitis, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Malakoplakia

    Surgical Associates Northwest Urology

    202 N. Division St., Plaza 2, Suite 100, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yi Hsieh is a Urologist in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Hsieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bladder, Hydronephrosis, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Hsieh is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Malakoplakia?

    Malakoplakia is a rare chronic inflammatory disease. It most commonly involves the urogenital system (reproductive organs and urinary system), but may also be found in other regions of the body, including the pelvis, bones, lungs, thyroid gland, gastrointestinal (digestive) tract, skin, and kidneys. Symptoms of Malakoplakia differ depending on the involved area. For example, when the skin is affected the Malakoplakia may appear rash-like with small areas of itchy, reddened skin that may be painful and/or fluid filled. The cause of Malakoplakia is not well understood. It is thought to be related to an issue with the function of one's macrophages, which are one type of cell within the immune system that respond to foreign invaders (bacteria). E.coli is the most common type of bacteria that leads to Malakoplakia. Individuals with a compromised immune system have an elevated risk to develop Malakoplakia.

    When should I see a Malakoplakia doctor near Tacoma, 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 Malakoplakia doctor near Tacoma, 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 Malakoplakia doctors near Tacoma, 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 Malakoplakia doctors near Tacoma, 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 Malakoplakia doctor near Tacoma, 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 Malakoplakia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Malakoplakia 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 Malakoplakia doctor near Tacoma, 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 Malakoplakia 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 Malakoplakia 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 Malakoplakia doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Malakoplakia 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 Malakoplakia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Malakoplakia 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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