Overview
Ralph Katsman is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Katsman is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Katsman is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- PPO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3209 S 23rd St Ste 350, Tacoma, WA 98405
33915 1st Way S Ste 203, Federal Way, WA 98003
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Katsman has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ralph Katsman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ralph Katsman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ralph Katsman by calling their office at 253-366-5859. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ralph Katsman a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ralph Katsman is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), 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. Ralph Katsman specialize in?
While Dr. Ralph Katsman is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Ralph Katsman accept my insurance?
Dr. Ralph Katsman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-366-5859 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Katsman isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Katsman isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Katsman isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Katsman isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- DiarrheaDr. Katsman isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Katsman isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Experienced
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Katsman isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Katsman isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Katsman isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Katsman isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Katsman isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Katsman isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.

