Overview
Jennifer Higa is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Higa is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2202 S Cedar St Ste 330, Tacoma, WA 98405
202 N Division St, Auburn, WA 98001
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
Shayan Irani, MD, specializes in pancreaticobiliary diseases, gastrointestinal oncology, Barrett's Esophagus, gastrointestinal stenting, endoscopic mucosal resection, submucosal dissection, radio frequency ablation and other advanced therapeutic and emerging techniques.Dr. Irani enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, the outdoors, traveling and Scuba diving. Dr. Irani is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.
Swedish Gastroenterology - First Hill
As the medical director of therapeutic Endoscopy at Swedish, I am dedicated to providing care that is both comprehensive and compassionate, uniquely tailored to your individual needs. My goal is to ensure your health journey is supported with expertise and understanding. After graduating from Madras Medical College in India, I completed my residency in Internal Medicine at Wayne State University in Detroit, where I also served as the Chief Resident in patient safety and quality (CRQS). Further honing my skills, I pursued a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN and received advanced endoscopy training at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. These experiences have equipped me with expertise in managing pancreaticobiliary disease, esophageal disorders, and early GI malignancies. In addition to my clinical practice, I am actively engaged in research and have contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications. As an invited reviewer for leading journals, I remain committed to staying at the forefront of medical advancements, ensuring the highest quality of care for my patients. I look forward to partnering with you in your healthcare journey. Dr. Krishnamoorthi is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.
Digestive Health Specialists PS.
Jeffrey Tokar is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Tokar is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
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
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.

