I want my patients to feel empowered in their health through education and shared decision making. Dr. Cheng's medical interests include: colon cancer screening, GERD, endoscopy, viral hepatitis, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis.

Dr. Andrew Ting, MD is a general surgery specialist in Seattle, WA and has been practicing for 23 years. He graduated from McGill University Faculty Of Medicine in 1990 and specializes in general surgery. Dr. Ting is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones.

Dr. Alassas is a 2021 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Alassas is a specialized surgical oncologist with extensive experience in complex abdominal and oncologic surgery. He is dedicated to delivering the best quality care and highest level of safety to his patients. His treatment philosophy is patient centered and tailored to each individual. Dr. Alassas' clinical approach is based on collaborating with the patient and their treatment team to formulate a treatment plan that delivers the best potential outcome. This includes paying attention to details pertaining to both the patient and the disease process, applying best practice measures and excellent surgical skills, and utilizing innovative and cutting edge treatment methods. Clinical interests include surgical oncology, peritoneal surface malignancies, soft tissue tumors, retroperitoneal tumors, melanoma metastasectomy, clinical research, cancer prevention, and personalized cancer treatment. Dr. Alassas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Pancreatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Dr. Marc Horton is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. He received his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1987 and has more than 31 years of diverse experiences, especially in general surgery. Dr. Horton is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center. Dr. Horton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Appendectomy.

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 Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, 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 Peritonitis. 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 Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Adenoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Philosophy of Care: I believe that one’s digestive health is key to their overall sense of wellness. As physicians, we have the tools to educate our patients so that they can be active participants in their treatment. Good communication is the foundation of good care. Dr. Padhya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

I strive to work with patients to develop a clear plan for gastrointestinal health and wellness. Dr. Broussard's medical interests include: clostridium difficile diarrhea and fecal microbiota transplant, irritable bowel syndrome, women’s health, colon cancer screening, liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Broussard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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 Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

Dr. Price practices general Gastroenterology with a particular interest in esophageal motility, eosinophilic esophagitis, acid reflux disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer screening. She believes effective communication is the cornerstone to understanding different treatment options and providing evidence based practices for each person's unique situation. She feels it is an honor to help people. Dr. Price wants to provide preventative care and management for patients with chronic GI illnesses. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

William Crenshaw is an Interventional Radiologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Crenshaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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, Thrombectomy, and Liver Embolization.

Mehran Fotoohi, MD, specializes in interventional radiology, including peripheral vascular disease, pancreatitis, minimally invasive oncologic treatments, chemoembolization and radiofrequency ablation, and ultrasound exams. Dr. Fotoohi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ascites, Lung Nodules, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

"""I believe in a holistic approach in treating patients. It is important to educate patients on their health issues in order to achieve better understanding and ultimately successful outcomes.""". Dr. Carmichael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Peritonitis.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Rog is a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist who finds the unique challenges associated with treating patients with cancer deeply rewarding. His approach is rigorous and evidence-based yet patient-centered, striving to understand each individual’s background and goals for their treatment when creating a plan. When faced with the most complex diseases and operations, he enjoys using creativity and a minimally invasive (laparoscopic, robotic) surgical approach whenever possible to achieve the best possible outcomes. He treats each patient like a member of his own family, using open and honest communication to ensure patients’ understanding of the difficult diseases they face. Dr. Rog is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Low Blood Pressure, and Appendectomy.

Dr. Kennedy believes a physician’s role is both a healer and teacher. A strong patient-physician relationship is based on careful listening, effective and straightforward communication, and understanding each patient’s priorities. Her goal for each visit is to help patients better understand their condition and provide a clear plan for the evaluation and treatment of their symptoms. By inviting patients to actively participate in their medical decisions, Dr. Kennedy strives to create an individualized plan that aligns with patients’ lifestyles and values. She uses the latest research and technology to provide the highest quality care and collaborates with colleagues to ensure her patients receive timely, appropriate, and compassionate care. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Peritonitis.

Dr. Wong is a general gastroenterologist specializing in inflammatory bowel disorders. She believes in an individualized patient centered approach and collaborates with other providers to deliver compassionate and outstanding care. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.