Overview
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 6 articles in the study of Viral Gastroenteritis.
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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
- Colorectal CancerDr. Moonka isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Moonka isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Moonka isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Moonka isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Moonka isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Moonka isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- HerniaDr. Moonka isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Moonka isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Moonka isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Anal FissureDr. Moonka isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AppendicitisDr. Moonka isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Moonka isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Moonka isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.