Helen Kim, MD, is certified by the American College of Surgeons. She has a special interest in breast surgery, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. She is a trained and certified console surgeon on da Vinci® Single-Site™, the da Vinci® Surgical System, and EndoWrist®. She practices abdominal wall hernia repair and open, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted techniques for complex and recurrent hernias. She also performs gastrointestinal surgery, laparoscopic and open colectomy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, anti-reflux surgery, and laparoscopic intra-abdominal scar release surgery.Dr. Kim treats high risk, benign, and malignant breast conditions through initial evaluation of high breast cancer risk patients, management and treatment of breast pain, nipple discharge, breast masses and image-detected lesions, as well as surgical management of breast cancer, which includes breast-conserving lumpectomy, skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy, and sentinel lymph node biopsy. She also coordinates breast reconstruction at the time of mastectomy.During her sabbatical year in 2010, she performed surgeries at Kijabe, Kenya as a short-term medical missionary for one month, travelled to France and Italy, and took oil-painting classes. In and out of the operating room, Dr. Kim places emphasis on meticulous surgical techniques and offers the most advanced minimally invasive approaches wherever applicable, while caring for the patient as a whole in the context of their other medical conditions. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

Suleman Aziz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Aziz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Aziz is currently accepting new patients.

Melike Arslan, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is board-certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Arslan enjoys taking care of her patients and making a difference in their lives. She sees herself as the advocate for the patient, always looking for the best care strategy for each individual patient, and as a strong supporter of the personalized practice of medicine. Dr. Arslan emphasizes evidence-based medicine in her practice and uses of up-to-date technologies. She believes making sure that patients have confidence in their care and trust in their physician is a crucial part of her practice. Dr. Arslan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, Atherectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Satyavardhan Pulukurthy, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a cardiologist with board certifications in cardiology, interventional cardiology and internal medicine. Dr. Pulukurthy strives to treat all of his patients with skill and compassion, listening to their concerns and providing a customized care plan. He likes to put his patients at ease by being friendly and approachable, and ensuring them that his knowledge and expertise will help achieve excellent outcomes.Given his broad knowledge and multi-specialty background, he prefers to treat his patients using a comprehensive approach considering the interrelationship of both the cardiac and vascular systems. Dr. Pulukurthy believes that aggressive treatment of risk factors achieves immense reduction in cardiovascular disease, incorporating the principle of prevention is better than a cure. Dr. Pulukurthy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

Raed Fahmy, MD, FACP, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease. His special interests include diagnostic cardiac catheterization, transesophageal echocardiography, and pacemaker and defibrillator implantations.Dr. Fahmy believes patient and family member participation are key to quality health care and truly practices what he preaches. Passionate about his work, he contributes to the local community by developing cardiovascular outreach programs in the Greater Puget Sound area.Dr. Fahmy is a member of the American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, American College of Physicians, and a former board member of the Pierce County Medical Society and Pierce County American Heart Association chapter. Dr. Fahmy is fluent in Arabic. Dr. Fahmy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Necrosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation.

J. Francisco L. Yuvienco, MD, FACP, is a board certified cardiologist with special medical interest in preventive cardiology; heart failure; cardiomyopathies; pregnancy and heart disease; vascular medicine; and valvular heart disease. He is committed to the highest standard of cardiovascular patient care and satisfaction, and treats each patient with respect and compassion.Dr. Yuvienco offers technologically advanced medicine, including multi-imaging modalities (i.e., TTE, 3D TEE, Peripheral Vascular Sonography, Nuclear Cardiology, PET Imaging and CT Angiography). He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Yuvienco is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, and Necrosis.

Kevin Y. Zhou, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist with special interest in pacemaker implantation, cardiac catheterization and ultrasound examination of the heart. Dr. Zhou was drawn to medicine by his desire to help people. He treats every patient as if he or she were a member of his own family; with honesty, expertise and compassion.Dr. Zhou is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American Medical Association, Washington State Medical Association and King County Medical Society.In his leisure time, Dr. Zhou enjoys hiking, table tennis and reading. Dr. Zhou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Christopher Johnson, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist. His goal is to educate patients about their diagnosis and treatment options. He customizes care based the needs of each patient and seeks out the assistance and second opinions of his colleagues in patient care. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Short QT Syndrome, and Brugada Syndrome.

Patrick Goleski, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a board-certified cardiologist who offers general and interventional cardiology for adults. His clinical interests include chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention and complex coronary artery disease. He is certified in comprehensive adult echocardiography.Dr. Goleski provides his patients with high-quality care driven by research, evidence-based medicine and best-practices that is consistent with each individual's wishes and values. He believes lifestyle modification and risk factor reduction are paramount, while medication and procedural therapies are important adjuncts.Dr. Goleski is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. Dr. Goleski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Pulmonary Edema, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

Chatchawan Piyaskulkaew, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in general and interventional cardiology for adults. Dr. Piyaskulkaew holds expertise in all aspects of cardiology, with a unique skill set in endovascular treatment of peripheral artery disease including critical limb ischemia. He holds additional certification in adult echocardiography and nuclear cardiology.Dr. Piyaskulkaew strives to provide extraordinary cardiovascular care that is personalized to each patient. He focuses on helping patients understand their conditions and available options and, together, tailoring treatment plans. This involves a commitment to stay abreast of new developments in cardiac care and to spend the necessary time with each patient. Dr. Piyaskulkaew is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Atrial Tachycardia, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

Damon Pierce, MD, has expertise in vascular and endovascular surgery, peripheral vascular disease, venous disease and varicose vein treatment. He also has expertise in carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, complex abdominal and thoracic aneurysms, TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) and carotid stent placement, and wound care.Dr. Pierce considers communicating effectively - helping patients understand their problem and how it can be fixed - to be one of the most important aspects of being a doctor. He enjoys making a difference in his patients' lives, considering it a privilege and honor to help people. He is also pleased to be able to offer his patients access to many new therapies and options.During his free time, Dr. Pierce enjoys skiing and golfing. Dr. Pierce is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Gangrene, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Myringotomy.

Allen Rassa, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who accepts all adult cardiology referrals, particularly for known or suspected coronary artery disease, heart failure and all other general cardiology concerns. He performs stress testing, echocardiograms, cardiac catheterization, angioplasty and coronary stent placement.For Dr. Rassa, delivering high-quality medicine to his patients is at the core of his care. He strives to understand each patient's perspective and values to help guide them through the complexities of medical decision-making. Dr. Rassa believes that openness and good communication with patients, families and other medical providers is important for achieving good outcomes. In addition to diagnosing and treating patients with heart disease, he is also focused on addressing risk factors to help patients avoid heart diseases in the future.Dr. Rassa is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. Dr. Rassa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Short QT Syndrome, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

Raza Orakzai, MD, FACC, FASNC, is a cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease in adults. Dr. Orakzai is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, with additional board certification in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT.Dr. Orakzai was drawn to medicine by both an intense curiosity and real commitment to helping people through knowledge, compassion, understanding and patience. He strives to deliver expert care by taking the time to hear and understand each patient's perspective, communicating treatment options clearly, and ensuring coordinated care. Dr. Orakzai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

Mohan Ashokkumar is a Cardiologist in Yakima,, Washington. Dr. Ashokkumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Angioplasty, and Pacemaker Implantation.

William Forsythe is an Emergency Medicine provider in Richland, Washington. Dr. Forsythe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Gerstmann Syndrome.

Mark Berman is a Cardiologist in Yakima,, Washington. Dr. Berman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Necrosis, Angioplasty, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Riyad Karmy is a General Surgeon in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Karmy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Necrosis, and Splenectomy.

John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

Jessica Pierce, MD, specializes in wound care and limb preservation. Dr. Pierce has special interest in venous ulcers, pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers and complex wounds.Every new patient receives a comprehensive evaluation and a customized treatment plan that may continue to be adapted over time. Dr. Pierce makes a point to try every dressing she applies, as well as the vitamins and health shakes she recommends, so that she can provide first-hand, experience-based opinions.Dr. Pierce considers her work a calling and enjoys being able to impact the quality of life of her patients on a day-to-day basis. She also enjoys forming bonds with her patients - learning about their kids, dogs and partners - and having them come back to visit her after their wound has healed. Dr. Pierce is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Venous Insufficiency, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.

Felix Vladimir, MD, provides high-quality, personalized care for adult vascular patients, with an emphasis on treating patients as if they were his own family. Areas of particular interest include complex aortic pathology, carotid disease and atherosclerotic disease.Dr. Vladimir is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery and International College of Angiology. Dr. Vladimir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Necrosis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.