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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Peter Blais, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who provides digestive disease care. He specializes in general gastroenterology, esophageal motility, functional bowel disease and colon cancer screening.Dr. Blais plays the banjo in his free time. Dr. Blais is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Vikram Anand, MD, is a general gastroenterology provider specializing in the management of an array of complex digestive conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease. He also serves as a non-transplant hepatology provider with interest in the management of viral hepatitis and autoimmune liver disease. He performs endoscopy and colonoscopy.Dr. Anand educates his patients regarding normal anatomy and physiology, then directs their attention to their specific disease pathology so they understand its process and management. He believes good communication and information is essential so that his patients can be involved in their own care.Dr. Anand is a member of the American College of Gastroenterologists, American Gastroenterological Association and American College of Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Anand enjoys spending time with his wife and toddler, where they often find themselves enjoying the outdoors and exploring restaurants in and around Seattle. Dr. Anand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, 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 Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroparesis, and Colonoscopy.

Shayan Irani, MD, specializes in pancreaticobiliary diseases, gastrointestinal oncology, Barrett's Esophagus, gastrointestinal stenting, endoscopic mucosal resection, submucosal dissection, radio frequency ablation and other advanced therapeutic and emerging techniques.Dr. Irani enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, the outdoors, traveling and Scuba diving. Dr. Irani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

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 Berdon Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Darik Taniguchi is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Taniguchi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Indigestion, Diarrhea, and Endoscopy.

Timothy Gleason is a Pediatric Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Gleason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Retroversion of the Uterus, Pleurisy, and Splenomegaly.

Mark Elliott is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

Mitra Ehsan, MD, is board-certified in colon and rectal surgery and general surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Ehsan is passionate about delivering the best possible colorectal surgical care to the residents of the Eastside. She has practiced medicine and surgery in the Bellevue community for over 20 years.Dedicated to helping her patients understand their disease, Dr. Ehsan encourages her patients to be active partners in their care. She regularly collaborates with other physicians and surgeons in the region to treat complex oncology (cancer) cases and pelvic floor reconstruction. She is committed to providing you with high-quality, cutting edge care in an environment of compassion and understanding.Dr. Ehsan is published and has presented her work for scientific and medical conferences, including the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Annual Scientific Conference Recorded Sessions, Seattle Surgical Society, and Northwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.She is trained in robotic colorectal surgery and has been awarded the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine's annual Top Doctor Award multiple times.  Dr. Ehsan is also trained as a certified console surgeon on the da Vinci(R) Si and Xi surgical system. Dr. Ehsan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Proctitis, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Sang Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Praveen Guturu is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Guturu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Guturu is currently accepting new patients.

Seyed Jalali is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Jalali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Portal Hypertension, Gastritis, and Endoscopy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Anal Fissure.

Lucas Leonard is a Gastroenterologist in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Leonard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Mark Cumings is a Gastroenterologist in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Cumings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Yu Han is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Redmond, Washington. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Breast Cancer, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. Dr. Han is currently accepting new patients.

Frederick Park is a Gastroenterologist in Renton, Washington. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Brandon Teng is a Gastroenterologist in Renton, Washington. Dr. Teng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Prostatectomy.

William Pearce is a Gastroenterologist in Renton, Washington. Dr. Pearce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Berdon Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.