Overview
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 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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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 top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Proctitis, and Hemorrhoidectomy.
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Ravi Moonka is a Colorectal Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Moonka is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
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Ian White is a Colorectal Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. White has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Simianu isElite. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
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- Anal FissureDr. Simianu isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AppendectomyDr. Simianu isAdvanced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Simianu isAdvanced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Simianu isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Simianu isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Simianu isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
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- Anal CancerDr. Simianu isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Simianu isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- ColonoscopyDr. Simianu isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Simianu isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Simianu isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Simianu isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.