Dr. Richard C. Thirlby

Mohan Mallipeddi, MD, specializes in minimally invasive (laparoscopic/robotic) surgery for hernias, benign esophageal disorders, stomach and intestinal cancer, and obesity.For all his surgical patients, Dr. Mallipeddi gives them the opportunity to express their own story. As a specialist in bariatric (obesity) surgery, he enjoys the opportunity to follow his patients over a long period of time, getting to know them along the way and witnessing their transformation toward better health.Away from work, Dr. Mallipeddi enjoys board games, movies, travel, family time and playing sports (soccer, volleyball, basketball, ultimate, badminton). Dr. Mallipeddi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Hernia, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Shanley Deal, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic) surgery for obesity (bariatric surgery), benign esophageal disorders (reflux disease, paraesophageal hernias, achalasia) and gastrointestinal surgery. She also has a special interest in complex abdominal wall hernias, inguinal hernias and gallbladder surgery.Dr. Deal practices with a friendly, straightforward style that focuses on educating patients and identifying what matters in their care in order to provide a holistic experience as they navigate surgery. She enjoys the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with her patients while improving their quality of life.Dr. Deal is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Association of Program Directors in Surgery, Association of Surgical Education, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.Away from work, Dr. Deal loves spending time with her husband, two children, family and friends. She enjoys running, playing volleyball, hiking, traveling and cooking. Dr. Deal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

Mathew Rawlins is a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Rawlins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rawlins is currently accepting new patients.