The 20 Best Pilonidal Sinus Disease Doctors in Washington, US

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Epidural Lipomatosis.

Shalini Kanneganti, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in the treatment of colon and rectal diseases. Her areas of expertise include the laparoscopic treatment of colon and rectal disease; diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy; surgical management of colon and rectal cancer; inflammatory bowel disease; diverticulitis; rectal prolapse; hemorrhoids; fecal incontinence; anal fissures; anal abscesses; and fistulas.Dr. Kanneganti endeavors to deliver care with the highest order of compassion and innovation. She is dedicated to healing patients through surgical intervention.Shalini Kanneganti, MD, #1 Colorectal Surgeon in Pierce County, Top 3 in Washington State. Dr. Kanneganti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

Nathan Avery, MD, is a general surgeon who offers state-of-the-art surgical care to patients age 16 and older, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.Dr. Avery believes that good patient care requires clinical excellence, availability, patience, warmth and empathy. He strives to incorporate each of these into every patient encounter. He considers it particularly important to present his patients with all available treatment options, to achieve a mutual understanding and to ensure that their decisions are consistent with their values. He recognizes that there is no one best treatment that suits everyone.Dr. Avery emphasizes communication with referring providers and is committed to keeping members of the care team well informed.Outside of work, Dr. Avery enjoys spending time with family, recreational league soccer, hiking and camping. Dr. Avery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Cholecystitis.

Danny Kim is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Ileostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Norman Burns is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Umbilical Hernia, Epidural Lipomatosis, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.

Keith Vander-Griend is a General Surgeon in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Vander-Griend is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Femoral Hernia, Hernia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Vander-Griend is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Petty is a General Surgeon in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Petty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Phillip Dean is a General Surgeon in Renton, Washington. Dr. Dean is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Mitra Ehsan is a Colorectal Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Ehsan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Proctitis, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Dr. Olsen grew up during his early childhood in Gig Harbor, WA before moving to Helena, MT prior to high school. He attended the University of Montana for his undergraduate degree, earning a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology; graduating with high honors while playing football for the National Champion Griz program. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Washington here in Seattle. His general surgery residency was completed in Denver, CO at Saint Joseph Hospital. Following residency Dr. Olsen spent 7 years as a military surgeon in the United States Air Force, highlighted by earning a Bronze Star during his deployment to Afghanistan in 2012. He was the Chief of Surgery at RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom from 2014-2016. He joined Proliance Surgical Specialist of Edmonds in June of 2016. Dr. Olsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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 Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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 Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Endoscopy.

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

Anita Pabani, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with special medical interest in breast surgery and critical care.Dr. Pabani takes the time to listen to her patients, educate them on their diagnoses, discuss available treatment options and work as a team to make informed decisions regarding their care. She is dedicated to achieving excellent surgical outcomes.Dr. Pabani is an Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Junior Fellow of the International College of Surgeons. She is a member of the Canadian Association of General Surgeons, Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association, and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons MOC. Dr. Pabani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Umbilical Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease.

Richard Standaert Jr., MD, is a board-certified general surgeon offering comprehensive wound care to enhance each patient's quality of life.Dr. Standaert offers comprehensive wound care to enhance each patient's quality of life. He strives to optimize communication and is always learning to ensure the best care possible.Dr. Standaert served for 32 years in the United States Air Force, where he attained the rank of Colonel. Prior to joining the Wound Care Center, he served as Chief of Surgery at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada and as an Assistant Clinical Professor with Uniformed Services University.Outside of work, he enjoys hiking and is involved with the American Legion. Dr. Standaert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Varicose Veins.

Anna Hubbard, MD, is a well-rounded general surgeon with exposure to both acute care surgery and bread-and-butter general surgery, including hernias, gallbladder disease, breast surgery, benign anorectal conditions, skin and soft tissues masses, diverticular disease and colon cancer. She also has experience with basic endoscopy, robotic surgery and complex laparoscopy. Dr. Hubbard strives to provide high-quality, evidence-based management of surgical disease. She has a thoughtful, compassionate approach to every patient interaction.Away from work, Dr. Hubbard enjoys hiking, sailing, badminton, singing karaoke, and spending quality time with family and friends. Dr. Hubbard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

Ani Fleisig, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with additional fellowship training in minimally invasive/laparoscopic surgical techniques and surgical oncology. She believes in treating each patient with respect and compassion, working with the patient on his or her road to recovery.Dr. Fleisig specializes in surgery for a broad range of cancers from breast, skin, thyroid and gastrointestinal cancer to sarcomas. Dr. Fleisig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Barrington Murrell, DO, is a general surgeon who is personable, friendly, thoroughly informative and dedicated to offering  high-quality surgical care. He offers minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic and robotic) for gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), inguinal hernias, paraesophageal hernias/hiatal hernias and gallbladder disease, along with complex abdominal wall reconstruction.Dr. Murrell strives to establish a trusting relationship with his patients. He assists them to be well-informed and to understand all aspects of the surgical management of their condition so that they can make the best decisions for their health. His goal is for his patients to leave his office feeling heard, comfortable with him as their surgeon and empowered to take charge of their health.Dr. Murrell is a member of the Society of Black Academic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.Away from work Dr. Murrell enjoys spending time with his wife and three children and being the best husband and father he can be. He also enjoys whitewater rafting, percussion and snowboarding. Dr. Murrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Epidural Lipomatosis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Gallbladder Disease.

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 Pilonidal Sinus Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.