MediFind found 75 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Lakewood, WA. Of these, 66 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.
Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Clare
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 Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Epidural Lipomatosis.
Franciscan Medical Clinic - Lakewood
Lennie Lynn Malang, MD, is a pediatrician who offers a patient and family-centered approach to the medical care of children. She welcomes children and adolescents from 0-18 years, and offers prenatal visits for expectant mothers.As an advocate for the optimal growth and development of children, Dr. Malang feels it is essential to build a strong partnership with each child's family - one built on trust, mutual respect and open communication.Dr. Malang is a member of the American Medical Association and American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Malang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Obesity in Children, Rotor Syndrome, and Vascular Birthmark.
Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Clare
Faith Anne Roche, MD is a general surgeon with extensive training and experience in both routine and complex surgical procedures. Dr. Roche brings a compassionate approach and a commitment to excellence that patients can rely on. She strives to build a trusting and respectful relationship with her patients with clear communication and a personalized approach for each patient.Dr. Roche offers evidence-based surgical care for patients with a variety of conditions, including gallbladder disease, hernias (ventral, inguinal, hiatal) and colon cancer. Trained in the latest surgical methods, Dr. Roche uses the most effective and minimally invasive care possible to achieve the best outcome. She also partners with referring physicians to provide complete holistic care.Dr. Roche is a member of the Association of Women Surgeons and American Medical Association.Away from work, Dr. Roche enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and hiking. Dr. Roche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, and Cholecystitis.
Franciscan Medical Clinic - University Place
Debora Overstreet, MD, enjoys caring for children of all ages. She believes in working closely with a child's family to develop a healthy lifestyle, and especially values long-term relationships with patients and their families.Dr. Overstreet enjoys running, fitness activities, reading and spending time with her family. Dr. Overstreet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Hypospadias.
Multicare Health System
Norman Burns is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Burns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. 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.
Mauricio Escobar is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Escobar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Escobar is currently accepting new patients.
Physician Care NW
David Kennel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Kennel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kennel is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Joseph
Eugene Cho, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in laparoscopic procedures, with special interest in surgery for heartburn, hernias, gallstones, spleen and adrenal problems. Drawn to medicine for the ability to help others, Dr. Cho believes the most important aspect of care is educating his patients about their health problem and treatment options.Dr. Cho is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and many others. Dr. Cho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.
Meade Barlow is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Barlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Urachal Cyst. Dr. Barlow is currently accepting new patients.
Stephanie Acierno is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Acierno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hirschsprung Disease, and Total Intestinal Aganglionosis. Dr. Acierno is currently accepting new patients.
Multicare Health System
Danny Kim is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Ileostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Medical Clinic - Lakewood
Yilei Gu, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who offers primary care for patients of all ages. Dr. Gu strives to provide comprehensive and compassionate care guided by the latest medical guidelines.Dr. Gu is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.Outside of work, Dr. Gu enjoys piano, cycling, traveling and cooking. Dr. Gu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Pain.
Franciscan Medical Group
James Clemen is a General Surgeon in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Clemen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Angiosarcoma, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Clemen is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Medical Clinic - University Place
Paul Schmidt, DO, provides primary care for families with special interest in pediatrics, sports medicine, women's health and osteopathic medicine. Drawn to medicine by the desire to help others, Dr. Schmidt pursues every avenue necessary to help each patient achieve optimal health and wellness. Dr. Schmidt also serves as the Peninsula High School team physician. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Thrush, Tension Headache, Macroamylasemia, and Obesity in Children.
Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Joseph
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 the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Franciscan Medical Clinic At St. Joseph
Rachelle Vicencio, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician who provides comprehensive, personalized and family-centered care for children.Dr. Vicencio works with children and young adults to promote healthy mental and physical development with an emphasis on nutrition, exercise and education. When providing care to each child, she emphasizes listening and collaborating with his or her family.Dr. Vicencio is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Vicencio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).
Franciscan Medical Clinic At St. Joseph
Lawrence Tsai, MD, provides care for the whole family, with a special focus on prevention. Dr. Tsai treats the whole person, considering mind, body and spirit, along with evidence-based medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Deficiency, Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.
Franciscan Medical Clinic At St. Joseph
Sabeena Kathuria, MD, is a pediatrician who has been practicing for over 20 years. Her philosophy is to work very closely with families by listening to them, involving them in the care of their child and taking the time to explain the care protocol to them. Her special interests are newborn care and adolescent issues.Dr. Kathuria is a board-certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.When Dr. Kathuria is not working, she is busy exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, she enjoys cooking, travelling, and going on long walks and hikes. Dr. Kathuria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Croup, and Delayed Growth.
Franciscan Medical Clinic At St. Joseph
Christine Macatuno, MD, provides high quality, compassionate care to adults, with special medical interest in geriatrics and experience in treating patients with complex medical conditions.Dr. Macatuno emphasizes preventive care and encourages open communication, cooperation and respect. While she serves as a strong advocate for her patients, she also believes each patient plays a starring role in their own well-being. Dr. Macatuno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
Darlene Coe is a Pediatrics provider in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Coe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Umbilical Hernia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Coe is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 01/09/2026











