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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Dr. Amarnath V Ramakrishnan most recently received the 2024 Gastroenterology Seattle Top Doc designation and has received this award for multiple consecutive years. Dr Ramakrishnan firmly believes that a clinician should not only possesses strong medical knowledge and skills but also actively demonstrate compassion and empathy when treating patients and prioritize their well-being with a thorough understanding of individual needs and concerns. Having more than 24 years of diverse experience in the field of gastroenterology, Dr. Amarnath V Ramakrishnan affiliates with all Swedish Medical Center campuses. He was the recipient of the 2024 APC (advanced practice clinician) Physician Champion Award which serves as a testament to his outstanding leadership, collaboration, and advocacy in supporting the vital role and contributions of Advanced Practice Clinicians in healthcare delivery. Dr. Ramakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

I believe in providing a patient centered, cooperative approach to the surgical treatment of disease. I strive to provide the most advanced surgical options to patients and their families in the safest manner possible with honest communication in every phase of treatment as the core of my philosophy of care. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

Sarah embraces a philosophy of care rooted in compassion and attentive listening. She is dedicated to providing patient-centered care, ensuring that each individual's needs and concerns are addressed. She believes it is a privilege to care for patients and enjoys collaborating with other clinicians in the constantly-evolving field of medicine. Dr. Morrissey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hiccups, Peritonitis, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Heinberg is a 2019 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. A Louisiana native, Dr. Heinberg came to Seattle to undertake his surgical residency at Swedish Medical Center in 2006. Upon completion of his training in 2010, he served 3 tours in Afghanistan with the Army Medical Corps before returning to the Pacific Northwest in 2013. Dr. Heinberg believes in providing exceptional care to all patients using minimally invasive techniques that allow for rapid recovery and eary resumption of daily activities. Dr. Heinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Hwang is a 2019 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Aileen M. Hwang is a General Surgery specialist in Issaquah, Washington. She attended and graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2011 and has over 7 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with Swedish Issaquah. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Dr. Naomi Chou practices patient-centered care in diagnosing, treating, and managing gastroenterological diseases. She focuses on thorough history-taking to understand the patient’s experience, takes into account the patient’s preferences to best meet their goals of care, and works directly with the patient for shared decision-making. Dr. Chou performs upper endoscopies and colonoscopies for diagnostic and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Chou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Liver Transplant, Peritonitis, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Song practices general gastroenterology with particular interests in colon cancer screening and diseases of the esophagus including gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett's esophagus, eosinophilic esophagitis and esophageal motility disorders such as achalasia. He strives to care for every patient with the same dedication and commitment as he would a family member or close friend. Dr. Song believes that the best healthcare is achieved through active collaboration and shared decision-making. Dr. Song is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Proctitis, Portal Hypertension, and Bile Duct Obstruction.

Ayanava Majumdar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Majumdar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Acute Pancreatitis, and Sepsis. Dr. Majumdar is currently accepting new patients.