It is a privilege to provide the knowledge and tools to empower patients to take control of their health and well-being. Laughter truly is the best medicine, as humor can help relieve stress and improve one's state of mind and overall quality of life. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, road trips exploring the Pacific Northwest, attending sporting events (Go Sounders! Go Hawks!), biking, reading, and lifelong learning, especially languages. . Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Keratosis Pilaris, and Interstitial Cystitis.

I try to personalize my approach to each patient, while incorporating evidence-based medicine. Dr. Brooling's medical interests include: luminal gastroenterology disease, hepatology and functional gastroenterology disease. Dr. Brooling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

Carrie Wong is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Washington. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Cheryl Cieszlak is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Epidural Lipomatosis, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Lisa Motland is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Scott Kluth is a Nurse Practitioner in Covington, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Travis Paoli is a Nurse Practitioner in Covington, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Sharon Barker is a Physician Assistant in Kent, Washington. Ms. Barker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Failure, and Gallbladder Disease.

Shayla Fawcett is a Physician Assistant in Kent, Washington. Ms. Fawcett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Tobie Halpin is a Gastroenterologist in Kent, Washington. Dr. Halpin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Barrett Esophagus, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Diarrhea.

Joshua Kachner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Maple Valley, Washington. Dr. Kachner has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Kachner is currently accepting new patients.

Madeline Wiley is a Nurse Practitioner in Kent, Washington. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Theresa Tran is an Endocrinologist in Renton, Washington. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Leg or Foot Amputation.

Bhavana Bajracharya is an Endocrinologist in Renton, Washington. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroid Storm.

Kaushik Chatterjee is an Endocrinologist in Auburn, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Osteotomy.

Wenyi Zhang is an Endocrinologist in Renton, Washington. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Thyroid Storm, and Hyperthyroidism.

Jude Gerard D. Verzosa, MD, is an internist whose medical interests and specialties include diabetes care and management, geriatrics, critical and ICU care, pain intervention, and cardiology. Inspired by his mother, a retired Ob/Gyn, Dr. Verzosa strives to provide a high level of comfort and healing to his patients. He sees them as partners, not just receivers, in their health care. Dr. Verzosa is certified in pain intervention and injection techniques, and performs Holter Tests.Dr. Verzosa moved to the Pacific Northwest with the express wish to practice medicine in a smallcommunity. He enjoys mixed martial arts, Tae Kwon Do, scuba diving, climbing and fishing in his spare time. Dr. Verzosa also speaks Filipino, Tagalog and medical Spanish. Dr. Verzosa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Emphysema, and Bullae.

Young Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Samantha Chung, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterology physician. Dr. Chung isn’t focused solely on treating symptoms, but rather treating individuals. She firmly believes health is not just defined by a list of diagnoses, but by a unique combination of life story and experiences. Dr. Chung enjoys taking the time to listen, to understand each patient’s journey, and to tailor a health care plan that aligns with each patient’s digestive goals and values. To better assist in achieving such goals, Dr. Chung approaches patient care as a collaborative effort between herself, the patient and their health care team. Patients will be able to achieve the best outcomes, make informed decisions and be provided with the comprehensive care they deserve through this teamwork. Through empathetic listening and compassionate care, Dr. Chung looks forward to embarking on a journey towards better digestive health with her patients.Dr. Chung is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

Asad Pervez, MD, provides whole-person digestive care that aims to empower patients through education and is rooted in collaboration. As a board-certified gastroenterologist and obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Pervez combines advanced, evidence-based care with clear communication, compassion and shared decision-making. He approaches each referral with the same level of attention he would want for his own family, and he strives to make the process seamless, respectful and patient-focused from start to finish.Dr. Pervez received a best faculty of the year award in 2005 from the West Virginia University GI Fellowship program, where he served as medical director of endoscopy from 2023-2025 and medical director of motility from 2022-2025. Dr. Pervez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.