Overview
Andrew Wright is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Vagotomy.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1701 Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 98195
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 Vagotomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.
The Association Of University Physicians
Jonathan Sham is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Sham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Sham is currently accepting new patients.
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 Vagotomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Diverticular Disease, Obesity, Appendectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Flum is currently accepting new patients.
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
- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Wright isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Wright isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Wright isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Wright isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Wright isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- CholecystitisDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- EsophagitisDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Wright isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.

