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 Obesity in Children. 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.

Lennie Lynn Malang, MD, is a pediatrician who offers a patient and family-centered approach to the medical care of children. She welcomes children and adolescents from 0-18 years, and offers prenatal visits for expectant mothers.As an advocate for the optimal growth and development of children, Dr. Malang feels it is essential to build a strong partnership with each child's family - one built on trust, mutual respect and open communication.Dr. Malang is a member of the American Medical Association and American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Malang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Obesity in Children, Rotor Syndrome, and Vascular Birthmark.

Dr. John Sashko provides health care for the whole family, from preventive care to acute and chronic conditions. He encourages his patients to take an active role in their health care, and strives to see patients the same day they call for an appointment. As a former pharmacist, Dr. Sashko embarked on his medical career in order to have a more active role in caring for patients.Dr. Sashko is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine and the Pierce County Medical Society. A long-time resident of the Pacific hobbies include fly fishing and fly tying. Dr. Sashko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Brian Berry is a Pediatrics provider in University Place, Washington. Dr. Berry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Berry is currently accepting new patients.

Donald Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Insomnia, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Kelly Blair is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Blair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Malnutrition, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Blair is currently accepting new patients.

Zhiyu Wang, MD, PhD, specializes in general endocrinology and metabolic disorders. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Wang provides care for a wide range of conditions that include diabetes, lipid disorders, osteoporosis and glandular conditions such as thyroid, pituitary and adrenal diseases. In addition to his medical degree, he completed a fellowship in endocrinology and holds a PhD in anatomy and cell biology.Dr. Wang listens to patients and thoroughly discusses conditions and treatment options. He believes in making decisions as a team. For his patients who have long-term endocrine conditions, he strives to make sure they have the most current care to help live a happy and healthy life. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer.

Dali Chen, MD, PhD, FACE, is a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, thyroiddiseases, pituitary diseases, adrenal diseases, osteoporosis, male hypogonadism and lipid disorders. Dr. Chen strives to provide the best endocrine care for his patients with thorough endocrine evaluation, in-depth counseling, appropriate treatment and adequate follow-up. Dr. Chen likes to discuss with his patients their options and welcomes their participation in their own care management. He is fluent in English and Chinese.Dr. Chen is a member of the American Medical Association (AMA), American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (ACE). Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

Kadapalakere Reddy, MD, is board-certified in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism, with fellowship training in endocrine and metabolic disorders.Dr. Reddy delivers the best possible health care to his patients, offering lifelong advocacy for the prevention and management of complications through social, psychological and medical intervention. Dr. Reddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Graves Disease, and Hypothyroidism.

Iandine Paras is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Paras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Paras is currently accepting new patients.

Shahrooz Zandnia, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering patient-centered care for adults, from health maintenance to chronic disease management.Dr. Zandnia emphasizes preventive medicine, empowering his patients to adopt a healthy lifestyle to minimize medication use, avoid disease and its complications, and optimize wellness.Dr. Zandnia is a member of the American Medical Association and American College of Physicians. Dr. Zandnia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Familial Hypertension.

Russell L. Steffensen, DO, offers comprehensive, evidence-based primary care that is tailored to the individual. He enjoys building relationships with patients and their families, watching them grow and working with them to help them achieve their wellness goals.Dr. Steffensen is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Osteopathic Association and American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family in the outdoors, including fishing, camping, scuba diving, skiing and four-wheeling. Dr. Steffensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Chronic Pain.

Claire Harvey, MD, is a board-certified family physician who cares for patients of all ages. Dr. Harvey meets patients where they are, fully addressing their preferences, concerns and any barriers that may prevent them from achieving optimum health. She prefers to engage in a shared decision-making model of care that focuses on education and maximizes choice and patient engagement.Dr. Harvey is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and American Medical Association.Away from work, Dr. Harvey enjoys hobby farming and gardening. Dr. Harvey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Salochna Khetpal, MD, is a family medicine physician who offers primary care for patients of all ages.Dr. Khetpal treats her patients as her extended family, working with them to make life less stressful and healthier by assisting them with preventive care, and providing the best care possible.Dr. Khetpal has extensive experience working as a general practitioner in the United Arab Emirates for over two decades. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and American Board of Family Medicine.Outside of work, she enjoys painting, traveling and playing table tennis. Dr. Khetpal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia, Tangier Disease, and Chorea-Acanthocytosis.

Thomas Schleichert, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon who provides safe, high quality patient care. Understanding that surgery can be a stressful and intimidating event, he strives to ease these sentiments by building a trusting relationship with each patient and creating a supportive environment. His goal is for his patients to feel confident that all their questions and concerns have been addressed and that they will receive the best care possible. He believes in maintaining cost-effective practices, and uses evidence-based medicine to drive and support this approach.Dr. Schleichert trained with renowned colorectal surgeons at the Ferguson Clinic and has extensive experience practicing at a Breast Cancer Center of Excellence (Grand Rapids, Michigan). He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association and American Medical Association.Outside of work, Dr. Schleichert enjoys being outdoors with his wife and daughters, ice hockey, baseball and skiing. Dr. Schleichert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Epidural Lipomatosis.

Yilei Gu, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who offers primary care for patients of all ages. Dr. Gu strives to provide comprehensive and compassionate care guided by the latest medical guidelines.Dr. Gu is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.Outside of work, Dr. Gu enjoys piano, cycling, traveling and cooking. Dr. Gu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Pain.

Joseph Regimbal, MD, is a board-certified physician who specializes in internal medicine and geriatrics. Dr. Regimbal treats patients with severe cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, respiratory, genitourinary, musculoskeletal and metabolic conditions. He also is an investigator in a number of clinical studies that focus on Alzheimer's Disease, diabetes, pneumonia, hypertension and more. Dr. Regimbal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Peptic Ulcer, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Necrosis.

Eugene Cho, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in laparoscopic procedures, with special interest in surgery for heartburn, hernias, gallstones, spleen and adrenal problems. Drawn to medicine for the ability to help others, Dr. Cho believes the most important aspect of care is educating his patients about their health problem and treatment options.Dr. Cho is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and many others. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

Kristin Thai, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician providing full-spectrum primary care for individuals and families. Dr. Thai enjoys the opportunity to build long-term, trusting relationships with her patients and to provide comprehensive medical care from birth to end of life. She strives to take the time to listen and understand her patient’s concerns and background in order to develop treatment plans that fit their individual needs. Her goal is to help each individual achieve their personal health goals using the best available science.Dr. Thai is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Washington Academy of Family Physicians and King County Academy of Family Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Thai enjoys exploring cuisines and cultures, running, yoga, and spending quality time with her family, friends and two cats. Dr. Thai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are MASS Phenotype, Cleft Tongue, Macroamylasemia, and Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.

Alexander Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spanaway, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.