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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. 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 8 articles in the study of Viral Gastroenteritis.
Insurance
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- 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
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
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 Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.
Lindsay Sceats is a Colorectal Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Sceats is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Sceats is currently accepting new patients.
Office
Ian White is a Colorectal Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. White has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.
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
- Anal CancerDr. Kaplan isDistinguished. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal FissureDr. Kaplan isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Kaplan isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Kaplan isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Kaplan isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Kaplan isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Kaplan isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Experienced
- AppendicitisDr. Kaplan isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Kaplan isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CellulitisDr. Kaplan isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Kaplan isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Kaplan isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- ColostomyDr. Kaplan isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.