Anna C. Pagliaro, NP

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 highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Simianu is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Simianu 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 highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Kanneganti is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Kanneganti is currently accepting new patients.

Mitra Ehsan, MD, is board-certified in colon and rectal surgery and general surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Ehsan is passionate about delivering the best possible colorectal surgical care to the residents of the Eastside. She has practiced medicine and surgery in the Bellevue community for over 20 years.Dedicated to helping her patients understand their disease, Dr. Ehsan encourages her patients to be active partners in their care. She regularly collaborates with other physicians and surgeons in the region to treat complex oncology (cancer) cases and pelvic floor reconstruction. She is committed to providing you with high-quality, cutting edge care in an environment of compassion and understanding.Dr. Ehsan is published and has presented her work for scientific and medical conferences, including the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Annual Scientific Conference Recorded Sessions, Seattle Surgical Society, and Northwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.She is trained in robotic colorectal surgery and has been awarded the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine's annual Top Doctor Award multiple times.  Dr. Ehsan is also trained as a certified console surgeon on the da Vinci(R) Si and Xi surgical system. Dr. Ehsan is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Proctitis, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Ehsan is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ehsan is currently accepting new patients.