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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.

Marylise Boutros is a Colorectal Surgeon in Weston, Florida. Dr. Boutros is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

. Dr. Young is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

. Dr. Cummins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Alexander Hawkins is a Colorectal Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Blodgett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Emphysema.

. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Visceromegaly, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

. Dr. Urban is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Malakoplakia, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleurisy, and Diverticular Disease.

. Dr. Semaan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pleurisy, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

. Dr. Korenblit is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gastric Dysmotility, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

. Dr. Mckinney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Portal Hypertension, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Sluss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, and Emphysema.

. Dr. Roesch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Bile Duct Obstruction, Visceromegaly, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

. Dr. Sullivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Gastritis.

. Dr. Kohne is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Visceromegaly.

. Dr. Goenka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Erik Swenson is a General Surgeon in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Rogelio Silva is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Silva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Adnan Qadir is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Algonquin, Illinois. Dr. Qadir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Diverticular Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

. Dr. Fuertes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Ureterocele, Diverticular Disease, and Galactocoele.