Overview
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.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Franciscan Medical Group
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Overlake Medical Clinics LLC
Corey Johnson is a General Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced 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.
Overlake Medical Clinics LLC
Sung Cho is a General Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Cho is rated as an Advanced 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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Simianu isElite. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Advanced
- Anal FissureDr. Simianu isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AppendectomyDr. Simianu isAdvanced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Simianu isAdvanced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Simianu isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Simianu isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Simianu isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Simianu isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Simianu isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- ColonoscopyDr. Simianu isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Simianu isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Simianu isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Simianu isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.