Jennifer (. Kaplan
Advanced in Diverticular Disease

Dr. Jennifer (. Kaplan

Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Diverticular Disease
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
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Overview

Jenny Kaplan, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Kaplan treats all aspects of colon, rectal and anal diseases which include: anorectal concerns, colon cancer, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, pelvic floor disorders, presacral masses, rectal cancer, rectal prolapse and ulcerative colitis. She uses minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic, robotic and transanal approaches.Dr. Kaplan enjoys all aspects of her specialty, from cancer to hemorrhoids. She strives to ensure that her patients feel well cared for and listened to, and takes the time to understand how she can best use her skills to help them get better.Away from work, Dr. Kaplan enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Encopresis, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 6 articles in the study of Diverticular Disease.

Graduate Institution
MD, Northwestern Feinberg School Of Medicine, Chicago, IL - 2011
Residency
General Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA - 2018
Specialties
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Licenses
Colon & Rectal Surgery in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery
Fellowships
Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN - 2019
Hospital Affiliations
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Call: 206-624-1144

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


30 Total Publications

Management of Malignant Colon Polyps.
Management of Malignant Colon Polyps.
Journal: Clinics in colon and rectal surgery
Published: August 06, 2025
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    • Anal Cancer
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    • Appendicitis
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