Overview
Erina Kansakar MD FACS is a general surgeon who practices evidence-based medicine offers current treatment options including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery and strives for excellent patient outcomes. She serves adults and children eight years of age and older.Dr. Kansakar treats patients as she would wish to be treated - with professionalism knowledge and compassion. She believes in holistic patient care. Her goal is to ensure that treatment plans and outcomes for every patient are well communicated to referring providers.Dr. Kansakar is a member of the American College of Surgeons American Society of Breast Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Kansakar is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
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Locations
16259 Sylvester Road SW, Suite 401, Burien, WA 98166
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Erina Kansakar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Erina Kansakar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Erina Kansakar by calling their office at 206-965-2800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Erina Kansakar a top-rated expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erina Kansakar is classified as an Advanced expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Erina Kansakar specialize in?
While Dr. Erina Kansakar is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Erina Kansakar accept my insurance?
Dr. Erina Kansakar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-965-2800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Kansakar isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- HerniaDr. Kansakar isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Kansakar isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Kansakar isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Kansakar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- CellulitisDr. Kansakar isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Kansakar isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Kansakar isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Recurrent Multifocal OsteomyelitisDr. Kansakar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Kansakar isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.