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 Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

In his practice, Dr. Wells works to uphold the ideals of a doctor/patient relationship by providing the best medical care possible and always making the interests of the patients his highest priority. Dr. Wells is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

I feel that patients deserve to have a true understanding of their medical problems so that they can play the primary role in their recovery. Dr. Tschirhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

I believe in combining a patient-centered approach with professional surgical care. I am here to listen and understand your surgical issues, answer your questions, address your concerns, and formulate a plan of care that is medically sound while accounting for your personal needs. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Darlene Barr is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Adenoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

He is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgeons. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. This means his education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Salama attended the University of Washington where he earned a degree in Biology in 1986, his Medical Degree in 1990 and completed two years of General Surgery Residency in 1992. He completed another three years of General Surgery Residency at the Mary Imogene Basset Hospital, New York, an affiliate of Columbia University. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgeons. American College of Surgeons Dr. Salama is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. This means his education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the American College of Surgeons. Practice History After private practice in Yakima, Dr. Salama opened his practice in Bellevue in 1997. He is on staff at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland and Swedish Hospital in Seattle. Dr. Salama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

Corey Johnson is a General Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Sung Cho is a General Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Cho is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

My clinical interests include endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands), breast surgery, advanced laparoscopy, colon cancer, and gastrointestinal surgery. I am committed to providing the highest quality of care to each of my patients. I believe in pairing my clinical experience and skills with the patients own beliefs and preferences, in order to give guidance for important decisions and formulate a personalized care plan. My patients can be assured that they will receive excellent care, with emphasis on minimally invasive approaches for the fastest possible return to work and family life. I believe that attention to the best cosmetic result after surgery is also very important for patient satisfaction. I strive to treat each patient with compassion and respect, making sure they understand the rationale and expectations for their surgical experience. The multidisciplinary approach for cancer treatment is an important aspect of my practice. Dr. Eden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease.

Harry Kahn is a General Surgeon in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Ian White is a Colorectal Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. White has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dinh Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shoreline, Washington. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Spasticity, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Katherine A Mandell, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Seattle, Washington. She attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2003, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Jefferson Healthcare Hospital, Olympic Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill. Dr. Katherine A Mandell also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Swedish Health Services. Dr. Mandell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Brenton Ward is a General Surgeon in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Ward has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

Abigail Wiebusch is a General Surgeon in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Wiebusch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wiebusch is currently accepting new patients.

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 Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Proctitis, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Byzan Shek is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Shek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Interstitial Nephritis, Stroke, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

Ravi Moonka, MD, is a specialist in diseases of the colon and rectum, including cancer, tumors, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rectal prolapse, ileostomy and colostomy reversal, and any other problem that can afflict the colon and rectum. Dr. Moonka is also an expert in the treatment of hernias, abdominal sarcomas, stomach cancer and gallstones.Dr. Moonka lives to make his patient's lives better. Sometimes he makes them a little better and sometimes a lot better. He does other things with his time, but nothing is more important or brings him more satisfaction than that. Dr. Moonka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Thomas Biehl, MD, FACS is a board-certified general surgeon with expertise in laparoscopic procedures (cholecystectomy, splenectomy, adrenalectomy, hernia repair, appendectomy, colon resection), liver resection, pancreatic resection, hernia surgery and adrenal surgery.Dr. Biehl is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and clinical instructor of surgery at University of Washington. Dr. Biehl is a member of many medical societies including Fellow of American College of Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, North Pacific Surgical Society and Western Surgical Society. Dr. Biehl was selected Seattle Surgical Society Top Doctor, Seattle Magazine in 2009, 2010 and 2019; and Top Doctor, Seattle Met Magazine in 2009, 2010 and 2019. Dr. Biehl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Val Simianu, MD, specializes in surgery for conditions of the colon, rectum and anal canal, such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He also treats pelvic floor problems such as prolapse and incontinence. He has specialty training in laparoscopic, robotic and trans-anal approaches for these conditions.Dr. Simianu works very closely with other specialists, such as gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists and urogynecologists, to plan the best course of treatment for each patient. He enjoys playing a part in his patients' journeys to recovery.Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Simianu actively conducts research studies on colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic health problems. He has a special interest in population health, health-services research and surgical education, and serves as the Medical Director of the colorectal service line for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Center for Digestive Health.Away from work, Dr. Simianu enjoys hiking, mountaineering, soccer, and traveling and exploring local cuisine with his wife.Watch Dr. Simianu on King 5 Seattle:Dispelling common myths around colon health - New Day NW. Dr. Simianu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.