Dr. lIes-Shih has particular interests in inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis, and colorectal screening. She believes that the best patient outcomes are achieved through careful listening, honest communication, and tailoring the best available evidence-based treatments to each patient’s unique circumstances and individual needs. Dr. Iles-Shih values her patient’s time and priorities and is grateful for the privilege of helping them attain optimal health through medical care that is prevention-focused, personalized, thorough, and efficient. Dr. Iles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Darren Pollock most recently received the 2024 Colon/Rectal Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple years. Dr. Pollock specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus with an emphasis on the surgical management of benign and malignant disease. His primary interests include minimally invasive colon and rectal cancer surgery through laparoscopic and transanal approaches, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease and colonoscopy. He is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons and in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He believes in patient education and communication to give personalized care. Married with two children, Dr. Pollock enjoys cooking, physical fitness and travel. Dr. Pollock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Levator Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

My approach is to put myself in my patients shoes and treat them how I would want to be treated. My goal is to make sure that no one feels like they have to deal with their problem alone. We are here to help at every step. Dr. Menon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

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 Turcot Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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 Turcot Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Bastawrous (He/Him/His) most recently won the 2023 Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine Top Doctor Award and has won for multiple years. Dr. Bastawrous believes in a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care in which the patient, health care professionals and support personnel work together for the efficient and optimal care of the patient. In this way each member maximizes their skills. In the end, the patient is better off. Dr. Bastawrous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Colostomy, and Endoscopy.

Ian White is a Colorectal Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. White has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Anal Fissure, Gardner Syndrome, and Hernia Surgery.

George Winters is a Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Winters is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Georgia Rees is a Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Rees is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Kalle Kang is a Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Ulcerative Colitis, and Gastrectomy.

Raj Butani is a Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Butani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Indigestion, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Qing Zhang, MD, PhD, specializes in general gastroenterology, gastroesophageal reflux disease, dysphagia and GI motility disorders. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Headstrom focuses on evaluation and management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. She performs endoscopic procedures including upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. She has a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Headstrom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Bernstein enjoys hiking, travel, cooking, and movies. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

I find the practice of medicine to be intellectually rewarding and I go to great length to study the evolving therapies through careful review of medical journals and attendance of lectures and medical meetings. My greatest pleasure in the practice of medicine is the personal connection I make with patients. With each patient I strive to understand their concerns and motivations to allow me to deliver care in a compassionate and thoughtful manner. Dr. Pepin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

Taylor Childs, DNP is an advanced registered nurse practitioner who specializes in neuro-oncology. Taylor received her Bachelors of Nursing from Brigham Young University in 2017 and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Washington in 2023. As a registered nurse, Taylor worked in pediatric inpatient oncology and neurology. Taylor values shared-decision making and building relationships with her patients. She strives to provide personalized, thoughtful, and evidence-based care to treat the mind, body, and spirit as a whole. Dr. Childs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroblastoma, Glioma, Medulloblastoma, and Schwannoma.