The 20 Best Peritonitis Doctors in Washington, US

"Dr. Evan Ong most recently received the 2023 Cancer Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple consecutive years. Dr. Ong's clinical practice focuses on the treatment of all gastrointestinal cancers with particular interest in treatment options for pancreatico-biliary cancers as well as regional and metastatic disease. He offers state-of-the-art treatment including minimally invasive and robotic surgery for hepatic and pancreatic tumors, microwave and bipolar radiofrequency ablation, irreversible electroporation (Nano-knife) as well as Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemoperfusion (HIPEC), a treatment option for cancers that have disseminated to the peritoneal cavity. Dr. Ong's philosophy of care is ""Qui Audet...Cura"" - ""Who Dares...Cures.""". Dr. Ong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Tod Wurst is an Interventional Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Wurst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Wurst is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Brezak is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Brezak has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Chronic Cough, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

Patrick Flanagan is a Radiologist in Lynnwood, Washington. Dr. Flanagan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Tenosynovitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

Gary Benjamin is an Interventional Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Benjamin is currently accepting new patients.

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 Peritonitis. 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 Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Charles Leusner is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Leusner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Pleurisy, and Ascites. Dr. Leusner is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Wixted is a General Surgeon in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Wixted is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Epidural Lipomatosis, Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wixted is currently accepting new patients.

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 Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Epidural Lipomatosis.

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 Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

Nicholas Sich, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and complex general surgical oncology. His areas of expertise include pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, upper and lower gastrointestinal cancer, advanced gynecologic cancer, melanoma, sarcoma and metastatic cancer. He performs minimally invasive and robotic cancer surgery.Dr. Sich strives to ensure his patients retain a sense of control over their care by working as an equal partner throughout their cancer journey. He emphasizes open and honest communication, works to understand his patients’ priorities and keep those at the center of their treatment plans, and strives to maintain his patients’ dignity. Dr. Sich eschews the formality of the traditional doctor-patient approach for one that is more informal and relaxed.Dr. Sich is a Fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology (FSSO) and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association.Dr. Sich is driven to advance cancer care in his community and minimize barriers to treatment. In his free time, he enjoys building and renovating homes with his wife and father as a hobby, along with spending time with his two children.Conditions and Procedures:Advanced gynecologic cancerCRS/HIPEC (Cytoreductive surgery/Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)Liver cancerMelanomaMetastatic cancerMinimally invasive/robotic cancer surgeryPancreatic cancerSarcomaUpper and lower GI malignancy. Dr. Sich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Michael Wukelic, MD, is an experienced, board-certified internal medicine physician who offers primary care for adults. Dr. Wukelic assists patients to manage a variety of chronic diseases, and works with other health care providers to provide comprehensive, quality care. He finds joy in helping others and treats his patients as he would treat his family or a close friend.Away from work, Dr. Wukelic enjoys bicycling, hiking, wine tasting, sporting events and spending time with family. Dr. Wukelic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, Alcoholic Neuropathy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

Angel Reyes, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, is a distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.  He specializes in minimally invasive, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted bariatric procedures. Dr. Reyes believes first-rate medical care must be holistic and attend to mind, body and spirit. It must also emphasize patient education, ensuring patients understand the disease process, how medical and surgical interventions can help, and the path to a healthy lifestyle.A veteran of the United States Army, Dr. Reyes served as Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA.Dr. Reyes is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He is a member of The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), American Hernia Society (AHS), Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (AGES), and a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM).Dr. Reyes' areas of expertise include:Robotic gastric bypassRobotic sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve)Robotic duodenal switchRobotic and laparoscopic bariatric revisionsLaparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAP-BAND) managementLaparoscopic gastric bypassLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomyMinimally invasive surgeryAway from work, Dr. Reyes-Villanueva enjoys outdoor activities including hiking and skiing with his family and motorcycle riding. Dr. Reyes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Erina Kansakar MD FACS is a general surgeon who practices evidence-based medicine offers current treatment options including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery and strives for excellent patient outcomes. She serves adults and children eight years of age and older.Dr. Kansakar treats patients as she would wish to be treated - with professionalism knowledge and compassion. She believes in holistic patient care. Her goal is to ensure that treatment plans and outcomes for every patient are well communicated to referring providers.Dr. Kansakar is a member of the American College of Surgeons American Society of Breast Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Kansakar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Jihui Li, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with special interest in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Dr. Li cares for patients with his heart and heals them with his hands. He works in partnership with his patients to diagnose and treat their health concerns.Dr. Li is a member of the American Medical Association and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He looks forward to working with referring physicians to achieve the best surgical outcome for patients.Conditions and Procedures:Abdominal herniaAdvanced laparoscopic surgeryBreast cancerColon cancerColonoscopyGastroesophageal reflux diseaseGallbladder diseaseGastrointestinal diseaseHiatal herniaUpper endoscopyRobotic surgery. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Endoscopy.

Communication with patients builds strong relationships and helps understandings of each individual's condition. As being a health care provider, she recognizes the privilege of being a part of their unique journey and importance of making decisions together. She strives to deliver accurate evidence-based information and available technology to provide the best clinical outcome to her patients. Dr. Jhun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colonic Malakoplakia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Encopresis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

My goal is to optimize the health of my patients through the most appropriate means. I believe in working closely with my patients throughout the entire process so that their recovery from surgery is as swift and easy as possible. I encourage my patients to ask questions so that they better understand their diagnosis, which will help us move forward to treatment as a team. Dr. Hackerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallbladder Removal.

Its so gratifying when you are able to offer patients immediate relief, whether it be through drug therapy or procedural therapy. Dr. Goodman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Collagenous Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

David Robinson, MD, specializes in neuroradiology, neurointerventional radiology, angiography, interventional radiology, treatment of stroke and TIA including intracranial and extracranial neurovascular angioplasty and stenting, treatment of aneurysms and vascular malformations.Dr. Robinson has been practicing at Virginia Mason Medical Center since 1998. Since that time, he has performed thousands of minimally invasive image guided procedures, spanning the entire gamut of the most current, state-of-the-art technologies. He has consistently led the way toward the future of minimally invasive image guided neurovascular interventions, being among the first physicians in Washington state and the nation to place nitinol stents for carotid artery stenosis (1998), perform intra-arterial therapy for emergent treatment of acute stroke (1998), intracranial aneurysm coiling (1998), lumbar drainage for subarachnoid hemorrhage (1999), intracranial angioplasty for atherosclerotic disease(1999), trans-venous approach for dural arterial venous fistula (2001), balloon assisted (2000) and stent assisted (2003) aneurysm coiling, neurovascular embolization with Onyx liquid Embolic agent (2004), and flow diversion stenting for intracranial aneurysms (2006). He has lectured extensively on minimally invasive neurovascular interventions including intra-arterial therapy for acute stroke and carotid artery stenting, having safely performed hundreds of these interventions over many years. Dr. Robinson's overarching objective in managing patients with neurovascular diseases is to guide the patient to the safest least invasive management option that will optimize the likelihood of maintaining (or restoring) full functional independence and a full life. This will often results in the decision not to perform surgery, or even a minimally invasive intervention, but instead to optimize medical management, if this is felt to pose the least risk for the patient. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Intussusception in Children, Lung Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Liver Embolization, and Endovascular Embolization.