Overview
Robert Brasch is a General Surgeon in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Brasch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Brasch is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
11315 Bridgeport Way Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
1812 S J St, Suite 120, Tacoma, WA 98405
34503 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
34515 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
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.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
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 a Distinguished 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.
The Association Of University Physicians
David Flum is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Flum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Obesity, Diverticular Disease, Appendectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Flum is currently accepting new patients.
Uw Medicine/Valley Medical Center
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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Brasch isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Brasch isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Brasch isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- HerniaDr. Brasch isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Brasch isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Brasch isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Brasch isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Brasch isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Brasch isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- CellulitisDr. Brasch isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Brasch isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Brasch isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.

