Christopher Duncan, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist providing expert digestive disease care for patients ages 18 and older.Dr. Duncan strives to foster a healthy relationship with his patients through patience, understanding and compassion for all individuals with digestive disease. Dr. Duncan also strives to remain on the cutting edge of knowledge. Combining both goals allows him to deliver the highest level of care to his patients. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Daniel Bushyhead, MD, is a board-certified general gastroenterologist providing personalized, compassionate digestive care. He performs endoscopic procedures, diagnoses and manages a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders, and provides screening for colorectal cancer. Dr. Bushyhead understands the importance of listening to his patients and working together to establish a treatment plan.Dr. Bushyhead is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and Alpha Omega Alpha.Away from work, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking and cooking.Conditions and procedures:Abnormal liver function testsCeliac diseaseColonoscopyColorectal cancer screeningConstipationDysphagiaGERDIron deficiency anemiaRectal bleedingUpper endoscopy. Dr. Bushyhead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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 Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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 Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Oviea Akpotaire, MD, provides care for general gastrointestinal disease and colorectal cancer prevention. His special medical interests include obesity medicine/endoscopic bariatrics and public health.Dr. Akpotaire's approach is kind, warm, thoughtful and thorough. He enjoys empowering patients through education and health literacy, which gives them the tools to further participate in their own care. Seeing people regain a sense of control in the midst of illness motivates him to bring his best self to work. This engagement strengthens the patient-physician partnership, and aligns them on the shared and lifelong goal of living well and in good health.Dr. Akpotaire is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and American Gastroenterological Association. He serves as an associate professor of gastroenterology at Virginia Mason.Dr. Akpotaire will treat patients at Virginia Mason Seattle Medical Center and St. Anne Hospital in Burien. Dr. Akpotaire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Anal Fissure.

Jon Bernardo, MD, specializes in internal medicine, with particular interests in diabetes and hypertension. Drawn to medicine by the desire to learn and heal others based on his own experience with doctors as a child, Dr. Bernardo sees care as a team effort. In order to achieve health care goals, both physician and patient must do their part. Treating his patients with the utmost skill and compassion are his priorities.Dr. Bernardo enjoys running, travel and reading. He is fluent in English and Tagalog (Filipino). Dr. Bernardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Shivesh Verma, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who cares for patients age 3 and older. He strives to be a compassionate listener who delivers evidence-based care while educating and engaging patients in their own health maintenance.Dr. Verma is a member of the American Medical Association and American Academy of Family Physicians.Away from work, he enjoys hiking, kayaking and car shows. Dr. Verma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, and Chronic Pain.

Pierre Nader, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who treats patients ages 18 and over. He is devoted to the highest level of digestive disease care, with a parallel focus on patient comfort and dignity.Dr. Nader is skilled in all phases of gastrointestinal endoscopy. He also has extensive experience with end-stage liver disease including liver transplantation. Dr. Nader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

I encourage my patients to participate actively in his or her care. Throughout the spectrum of conditions I treat, I value the opportunity to improve peoples lives through the art and science of medicine and surgery. Dr. Gladstone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Proctitis, and Ileostomy.

Kamran Khan, MD, is a family medicine physician who emphasizes preventive care and wellness of both mind and body. Building lasting patient relationships is his priority, and helping patients stay healthy and happy is his passion. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

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 Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.

Qing Zhang, MD, PhD, specializes in general gastroenterology, gastroesophageal reflux disease, dysphagia and GI motility disorders. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Otto Lin, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in colonoscopy. Other areas of expertise include inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis B and C, gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. He is also active in outcomes research, particularly as it relates to colon cancer screening.Dr. Lin finds it highly rewarding to follow patients over time. He believes that a positive physician-patient relationship can promote healing.Dr. Lin is the medical director of Quality Improvement for the Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Washington and a consultant for the Radiological Devices Panel at the FDA. He is also the recipient of several awards including the Franklin Ebaugh Award for Outstanding Research (Stanford Hospital), Glaxo Institute of Digestive Health Resource Award, Cabot Prize (Harvard Medical School) and Clinical Research Award (Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason). Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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 Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Nanda Venu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, esophageal diseases, colon cancer, endoscopy and food allergies. He strives to offer his patients good treatment options and helps them to make informed choices.Dr. Venu enjoys building long-lasting relationships with patients and helping them to stay well and maintain a high quality of life over a lifetime. He feels he learns a lot from his patients, as he listens to their stories and witnesses their health journeys. Dr. Venu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Kuldeep Kaur studied at UW Bothell for her BSN and MSN and earned her FNP from Gonzaga University in 2014. She brings over 10 years of experience in acute care surgery, where Kuldeep developed strong skills in managing complex post operative patients, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and treating chronic medical conditions. Now transitioning into gastroenterology, she is passionate about providing evidence based, patient centered care to help individuals achieve better digestive health and overall wellness. She takes pride in building trusting relationship with her patients and delivering compassionate care across diverse population, providing evidence based, patient centered treatment across diverse populations. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, gardening, and making memories with her kids. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Achalasia, Colitis, and Portal Hypertension.

Romana Shehzadi is a Gastroenterologist in Burien, Washington. Dr. Shehzadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

John Griffin is a Colorectal Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Greta Bernier is a General Surgeon in Renton, Washington. Dr. Bernier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Anal Fissure, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Fan is committed to providing the highest quality of care and is a proud recipient of the Physician Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence Award. Her passion for gastroenterology has earned her consistent recognition for exceptional contributions to patient care, medical education, and influential research. Dr. Fan is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American Gastroenterology Association. In addition to her dedication to patient well-being, Dr. Fan has been honored for her Exemplary Teaching of medical students at Brown University, shaping the next generation of physicians with her expertise and commitment to excellence. Dr. Fan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.