The 20 Best Small Bowel Resection Doctors near Tacoma, WA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Small Bowel Resection

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Small Bowel Resection near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology

    Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 105 & 112, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Sich, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and complex general surgical oncology. His areas of expertise include pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, upper and lower gastrointestinal cancer, advanced gynecologic cancer, melanoma, sarcoma and metastatic cancer. He performs minimally invasive and robotic cancer surgery.Dr. Sich strives to ensure his patients retain a sense of control over their care by working as an equal partner throughout their cancer journey. He emphasizes open and honest communication, works to understand his patients’ priorities and keep those at the center of their treatment plans, and strives to maintain his patients’ dignity. Dr. Sich eschews the formality of the traditional doctor-patient approach for one that is more informal and relaxed.Dr. Sich is a Fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology (FSSO) and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association.Dr. Sich is driven to advance cancer care in his community and minimize barriers to treatment. In his free time, he enjoys building and renovating homes with his wife and father as a hobby, along with spending time with his two children.Conditions and Procedures:Advanced gynecologic cancerCRS/HIPEC (Cytoreductive surgery/Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)Liver cancerMelanomaMetastatic cancerMinimally invasive/robotic cancer surgeryPancreatic cancerSarcomaUpper and lower GI malignancy. Dr. Sich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Sich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Intensive Care Medicine

    MultiCare Health System

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Constantine Saites is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Saites is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Intensive Care Medicine

    MultiCare Health System

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paulesh Shah is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology

    Salish Specialty Services LLC

    3700 Pacific Hwy E Ste 304, 
    Fife, WA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tommy Brown is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Fife, Washington. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Franciscan Center For Weight Management

    34503 9th Ave S, Suite 220, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Haroon P. Anwar, MD is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. He practices at Franciscan Center for Weight Management in Federal Way and operates at St. Francis Hospital. A highly skilled surgeon, Dr. Anwar is fellowship trained in laparoscopic, gastrointestinal and bariatric procedures as well as surgical critical care. Dr. Anwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Anwar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Anwar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    Multicare Health System

    311 S L St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Lucas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lucas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    MultiCare Cedar Surgical Associates

    3124 S 19th St Ste 220, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Norman Burns is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Umbilical Hernia, Epidural Lipomatosis, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Transplant Surgery

    Multicare Cancer Institute-Tacoma General Hospital-Radiation Oncology

    1003 S 5th St Fl First, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Cantafio is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Cantafio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Colorectal Surgery

    Multicare Colon & Rectal Surgery-Tacoma

    3124 S 19th St Ste 220, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laila Rashidi is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Rashidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    Multicare General Surgery-Puyallup

    1519 3rd St SE Ste 230, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Petty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Petty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Anne

    16259 Sylvester Road SW, Suite 401, 
    Burien, WA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Small Bowel Resection. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Fleisig is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Fleisig is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    Office

    1519 3rd St SE Ste 230, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Marsh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Marsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Small Bowel Resection?

    Small bowel resection is surgery to remove a part of your small bowel. It is done when part of your small bowel is blocked or diseased.

    The small bowel is also called the small intestine. Most digestion (breaking down and absorbing nutrients) of the food you eat takes place in the small intestine.

    When should I see a Small Bowel Resection doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Small Bowel Resection doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Small Bowel Resection doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Small Bowel Resection doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Small Bowel Resection doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Small Bowel Resection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Small Bowel Resection doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Small Bowel Resection doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Small Bowel Resection doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Small Bowel Resection doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Small Bowel Resection doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Small Bowel Resection doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Small Bowel Resection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Small Bowel Resection doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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