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.

Larisa Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

Phillip Dean is a General Surgeon in Renton, Washington. Dr. Dean is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Pierre Nader, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who treats patients ages 18 and over. He is devoted to the highest level of digestive disease care, with a parallel focus on patient comfort and dignity.Dr. Nader is skilled in all phases of gastrointestinal endoscopy. He also has extensive experience with end-stage liver disease including liver transplantation. Dr. Nader is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Christopher Duncan, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist providing expert digestive disease care for patients ages 18 and older.Dr. Duncan strives to foster a healthy relationship with his patients through patience, understanding and compassion for all individuals with digestive disease. Dr. Duncan also strives to remain on the cutting edge of knowledge. Combining both goals allows him to deliver the highest level of care to his patients. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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.

Ravi Moonka, MD, is a specialist in diseases of the colon and rectum, including cancer, tumors, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rectal prolapse, ileostomy and colostomy reversal, and any other problem that can afflict the colon and rectum. Dr. Moonka is also an expert in the treatment of hernias, abdominal sarcomas, stomach cancer and gallstones.Dr. Moonka lives to make his patient's lives better. Sometimes he makes them a little better and sometimes a lot better. He does other things with his time, but nothing is more important or brings him more satisfaction than that. Dr. Moonka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Daniel Bushyhead, MD, is a board-certified general gastroenterologist providing personalized, compassionate digestive care. He performs endoscopic procedures, diagnoses and manages a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders, and provides screening for colorectal cancer. Dr. Bushyhead understands the importance of listening to his patients and working together to establish a treatment plan.Dr. Bushyhead is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and Alpha Omega Alpha.Away from work, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking and cooking.Conditions and procedures:Abnormal liver function testsCeliac diseaseColonoscopyColorectal cancer screeningConstipationDysphagiaGERDIron deficiency anemiaRectal bleedingUpper endoscopy. Dr. Bushyhead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Nathan Avery, MD, is a general surgeon who offers state-of-the-art surgical care to patients age 16 and older, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.Dr. Avery believes that good patient care requires clinical excellence, availability, patience, warmth and empathy. He strives to incorporate each of these into every patient encounter. He considers it particularly important to present his patients with all available treatment options, to achieve a mutual understanding and to ensure that their decisions are consistent with their values. He recognizes that there is no one best treatment that suits everyone.Dr. Avery emphasizes communication with referring providers and is committed to keeping members of the care team well informed.Outside of work, Dr. Avery enjoys spending time with family, recreational league soccer, hiking and camping. Dr. Avery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Cholecystitis.

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 the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Erina Kansakar MD FACS is a general surgeon who practices evidence-based medicine offers current treatment options including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery and strives for excellent patient outcomes. She serves adults and children eight years of age and older.Dr. Kansakar treats patients as she would wish to be treated - with professionalism knowledge and compassion. She believes in holistic patient care. Her goal is to ensure that treatment plans and outcomes for every patient are well communicated to referring providers.Dr. Kansakar is a member of the American College of Surgeons American Society of Breast Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Kansakar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Ishwar Bhat is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

Katherine Fan is a Gastroenterologist in Anchorage, Washington. Dr. Fan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fan is currently accepting new patients.

Sang Oh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

Chuck Martin is a Radiologist in Burien, Washington. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Chronic Cough.

Peter Hartwell is a Gastroenterologist in Burien, Washington. Dr. Hartwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hartwell is currently accepting new patients.

Oviea Akpotaire, MD, provides care for general gastrointestinal disease and colorectal cancer prevention. His special medical interests include obesity medicine/endoscopic bariatrics and public health.Dr. Akpotaire's approach is kind, warm, thoughtful and thorough. He enjoys empowering patients through education and health literacy, which gives them the tools to further participate in their own care. Seeing people regain a sense of control in the midst of illness motivates him to bring his best self to work. This engagement strengthens the patient-physician partnership, and aligns them on the shared and lifelong goal of living well and in good health.Dr. Akpotaire is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and American Gastroenterological Association. He serves as an associate professor of gastroenterology at Virginia Mason.Dr. Akpotaire will treat patients at Virginia Mason Seattle Medical Center and St. Anne Hospital in Burien. Dr. Akpotaire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Anal Fissure.

Greta Bernier is a General Surgeon in Renton, Washington. Dr. Bernier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Anal Fissure, and Hernia Surgery.

John Griffin is a Colorectal Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Melinda Hawkins is a Colorectal Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Levator Syndrome, Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.