Overview
As a transplant hepatologist, Dr. Shao specializes in the care of patients with liver diseases, cirrhosis, and liver transplants. She is also a gastroenterologist and performs upper endoscopies and colonoscopies. Her goal is to provide thorough, empathetic, and patient-centered care for all of her patients. It is important for her to develop trusting relationships with her patients in order to make individualized treatment plans targeted to each patient's unique goals. She believes in educating her patients so that they understand their diagnoses and are empowered to make important decisions about their health.
Dr. Shao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Portal Hypertension.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Colonoscopy.
Insurance
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Locations
747 Broadway, 0, Seattle, WA 98122
1124 Columbia Street, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104
21600 Highway 99, Suite 230, Edmonds, WA 98026
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shao 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.
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.
Jason Dominitz is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Dominitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dominitz is currently accepting new patients.
The Association Of University Physicians
Rachel Issaka is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Issaka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Intestinal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Issaka is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Gastroenterology - First Hill
Dr. Parasa believes that the physician/patient relationship is crucial to accomplishing best outcomes, and strives to provide patients with accurate, up-to-date information about their condition and diagnosis. As a gastroenterologist, she applies best practices and judgement, along with the latest technologies to improve patient outcomes. Her background in research, health care quality and costs, give her unique insights in disease management. Dr. Parasa is interested in understanding the natural history, epidemiology and risk factors involved in the progression of various gastrointestinal disorders, and has published several papers related to these interests. Dr. Parasa serves as a director of ISDE (The Society for Diseases of the Esophagus). Her efforts foster the development of the next generation of esophagologists, equipping them with the skills to handle the multidisciplinary and global challenges of modern healthcare, underscored by technology and innovation. Dr. Parasa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Colorectal Polyps, Hepatorenal Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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