John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Tokar is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Tokar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Tokar is currently accepting new patients.

Shalini Kanneganti, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in the treatment of colon and rectal diseases. Her areas of expertise include the laparoscopic treatment of colon and rectal disease; diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy; surgical management of colon and rectal cancer; inflammatory bowel disease; diverticulitis; rectal prolapse; hemorrhoids; fecal incontinence; anal fissures; anal abscesses; and fistulas.Dr. Kanneganti endeavors to deliver care with the highest order of compassion and innovation. She is dedicated to healing patients through surgical intervention.Shalini Kanneganti, MD, #1 Colorectal Surgeon in Pierce County, Top 3 in Washington State. Dr. Kanneganti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

Michael Kappelman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vashon, Washington. Dr. Kappelman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD, is a gastroenterologist who is skilled in all areas of adult general gastroenterology. He believes communication and compassion are the keys to establishing a successful and trustful relationship with patients. As a colleague, he promotes an interdisciplinary approach to patient care in order to achieve the mutual goal of creating a positive impact on patients' lives.Dr. Urbina-Alvarez is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.Outside of work, Dr. Urbina-Alvarez enjoys hiking, traveling, bicycling and playing tennis. Dr. Urbina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and Gastrectomy.

Steven Larson, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Larson received his undergraduate and medical degrees as part of a United States Air Force scholarship program.Dr. Larson has published numerous research papers and has presented his research at national meetings. He has a strong interest in treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Other areas of interest include capsule endoscopy, colon cancer prevention and functional bowel diseases.He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Larson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

John Sun, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist providing comprehensive digestive care for adults. In addition to general gastroenterology, he has specific experience in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, small intestinal disease and celiac disease.Dr. Sun believes in establishing a therapeutic partnership with his patients, and a close working relationship with his physician colleagues, in order to achieve the best outcomes. He takes the time to educate patients on their condition, treatment options and outcomes so they can make informed choices to feel their best.Dr. Sun is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Diane Bai is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Bai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Rohit Gupta is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Delayed Growth, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Leslie Linares-Hengen, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained infectious disease physician. He has decades of experience providing care for diverse patients within the entire spectrum of infectious diseases. He treats adults age 18 and older.Dr. Linares-Hengen strives to partner with his patients and engage them in the treatment process to ensure the most effective care. He provides state-of-the-art care in line with their individual goals and values.Away from work, he enjoys surfing, cooking, viewing art and traveling. Dr. Linares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and Infective Endocarditis.

Sangik Oh, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology. Dr. Oh served as Chief Medical Resident during his internal medicine residency. During his gastroenterology fellowship, he also earned his Master's degree in Medical Science from Harvard Medical School. He was also the recipient of the 2002 AASLD/Schering Advanced Hepatology Fellowship Award.Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Oh joined the faculty at Harvard Medical School and was a staff gastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center before joining Tacoma Digestive Disease Center in 2005, which is now Franciscan Digestive Care Associates. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy.

Jeff Gao, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who offers primary care for patients of all ages.Dr. Gao strives to listen to his patients, present their options for care and help them make the best medical decision possible. He believes every patient has his or her own unique set of health challenges and deserves the personalized, multidisciplinary approach to care needed to overcome them. He treats his patients as individuals, not as conditions to be treated.Dr. Gao is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Gao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Sciatica.

Dr. Cieri is a board certified pediatrician with particular interest in infectious disease and adolescent health. He believes the key to good health is preventive care, so he emphasizes regular visits to help parents manage their children's healthy lifestyle. Dr. Cieri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Rotor Syndrome, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

Brendon Hutchinson, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician with special medical interests in cholesterol and hypertension management, diabetes management, routine and preventive medicine, and travel counseling.An ambassador of good health, Dr. Hutchinson is passionate about providing personalized, compassionate care for the whole family. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Meige Disease.

Anna Marie Troncales, MD, is a board certified internist with subspecialty training in advanced geriatrics. Dr. Troncales provides compassionate, personalized care to adults, including addressing acute illness, managing chronic conditions, and maintaining health through preventive care and patient education.Dr. Troncales is a member of the American Medical Association, American Geriatric Society and American College of Physicians. Dr. Troncales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

William Holderman is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Holderman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Holderman is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Scheurich is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Scheurich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Brian Mulhall, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Mulhall also holds a Master of Public Health degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He served as Director of the Center for Liver Disease at Walter Reed Medical Center.Dr. Mulhall has special medical interests in inflammatory bowel disease, biliary and liver processes, along with functional intestinal disorders. He has received international recognition for his research, teaching and published articles.Dr. Mulhall has been active in the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Mulhall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Lillian Wang, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with advanced training in complex endoscopic procedures. Her practice focuses on utilizing these techniques to diagnose and manage benign and malignant diseases affecting the biliary tract, pancreas, esophagus and colon. She offers thoughtful, patient-centered digestive disease care, and is committed to collaborating with colleagues to develop individualized therapeutic plans for patients.Dr. Wang trained at leading institutions including residency and gastroenterology fellowship at Mayo Clinic, followed by an additional advanced endoscopy fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School. She is a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.Conditions and procedures:Advanced resection of gastrointestinal polyps (EMR, EFTR)CholangioscopyDiagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)Endoscopic luminal stentingEndoscopic treatment of dysplasia in Barrett’s esophagus (RFA)Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)Gallbladder diseaseInterventional endoscopyPancreaticobiliary disease. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Liver Embolization.

Anastasia Fyntrilakis, MD, is a board certified family practitioner specializing in general medicine, women's health and pediatrics. She believes in treating the whole person, and that a vital role of the physician is in educating patients so that they can make informed decisions about their own care.Dr. Fyntrilakis enjoys cooking, the outdoors and spending time with her family. Dr. Fyntrilakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Macroamylasemia, Vertigo, and Tracheitis.