The 20 Best Gastrectomy Doctors in Washington, US

Haroon P. Anwar, MD is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. He practices at Franciscan Center for Weight Management in Federal Way and operates at St. Francis Hospital. A highly skilled surgeon, Dr. Anwar is fellowship trained in laparoscopic, gastrointestinal and bariatric procedures as well as surgical critical care. Dr. Anwar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Troy Houseworth, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. A highly skilled surgeon, Dr. Houseworth is a veteran of the United States Army, where he served as chief of general surgery and developed a bariatric surgery program for Keller Hospital in West Point, New York. Dr. Houseworth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Philosophy of Care: I believe that one’s digestive health is key to their overall sense of wellness. As physicians, we have the tools to educate our patients so that they can be active participants in their treatment. Good communication is the foundation of good care. Dr. Padhya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Sung's training in bariatric surgery includes the gastric bypass, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric band and revisional bariatric surgery. He is well versed in both general and bariatric surgery applications of robotic, single incision and endoluminal surgery. Dr. Sung’s introduction to the power of bariatric surgery began as a medical student. He recalls caring for a bariatric patient who preoperatively was a brittle diabetic with significant insulin requirements but postoperatively required no insulin coverage at all. Dr. Sung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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 rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

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 rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Brad Watkins is a General Surgeon in Anacortes, Washington. Dr. Watkins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Sun is an Internal Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Hames is a Gastroenterologist in Richland, Washington. Dr. Hames is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hames is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Lee is an Internal Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Atul Thakker is a General Surgeon in Centralia, Washington. Dr. Thakker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Thakker is currently accepting new patients.

Ali Gaskari is a Gastroenterologist in Spokane Valley, Washington. Dr. Gaskari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gaskari is currently accepting new patients.

Randy Geldmacher is a Gastroenterologist in Richland, Washington. Dr. Geldmacher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Geldmacher is currently accepting new patients.

James Sebesta is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Sebesta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Wichit Srikureja is a Gastroenterologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Srikureja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Neuroma Biliary Tract, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Srikureja is currently accepting new patients.

Catherine Tsai is a Gastroenterologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Intestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Juan Mejia is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Moses Lake, Washington. Dr. Mejia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mejia is currently accepting new patients.

R Bright is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Bright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Martin del Campo most recently received the 2024 Bariatric Surgery Top Doc designation. Sara E. Martin del Campo, MD, is a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeon with Swedish Weight Loss Services at First Hill and Issaquah. Dr. Martin del Campo is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship- trained bariatric surgeon. She is also board certified in Obesity Medicine. Dr. Martin Del Campo completed her undergraduate education at Indiana University. Dr. Martin del Campo went on to receive her medical degree at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, and she then completed her General Surgery residency at the Ohio State University. During that time, she was awarded an NIH T32 research fellowship that allowed her to simultaneously obtain a Masters degree in medical science. She was then appointed Clinical Instructor at the Ohio State University and further specialized with a fellowship in Advanced Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. Her training included advanced laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic surgical techniques in general and bariatric surgery. She is experienced in performing the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric band, revisional bariatric surgery, and endoscopic treatments. She has studied clinical outcomes in surgery and has authored multiple peer reviewed publications in the field, and she continues to participate on committees of many national societies including the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. She enjoys the life-long relationships developed with her bariatric surgery patients through a multidisciplinary approach, and she finds immense reward in being a part of their journey as they improve their overall health and quality of life through weight loss. In addition to spending time with her family, friends, and golden retriever, Dr. Martin del Campo enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, attending sporting events, and traveling. Dr. Campo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Patricia Quaine, MD, is a board-certified, experienced gastroenterologist who provides comprehensive, compassionate digestive care for adults. Conditions she treats range from Crohn's disease and gastric reflux to hepatitis and pancreatitis. She also offers colon cancer prevention and screening, as well as therapeutic and capsule endoscopy.Dr. Quaine is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Quaine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.