Overview
My approach is to put myself in my patients shoes and treat them how I would want to be treated. My goal is to make sure that no one feels like they have to deal with their problem alone. We are here to help at every step.
Dr. Menon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 7 articles in the study of Colonoscopy.
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Locations
18100 Northeast Union Hill Road, Floor 2, Redmond, WA
21605 76th Avenue West, Suite 200, Edmonds, WA 98026
21601 76th Avenue West, Edmonds, WA 98026
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Menon 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.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
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 rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Ravi Moonka, MD, is a specialist in diseases of the colon and rectum, including cancer, tumors, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rectal prolapse, ileostomy and colostomy reversal, and any other problem that can afflict the colon and rectum. Dr. Moonka is also an expert in the treatment of hernias, abdominal sarcomas, stomach cancer and gallstones.Dr. Moonka lives to make his patient's lives better. Sometimes he makes them a little better and sometimes a lot better. He does other things with his time, but nothing is more important or brings him more satisfaction than that. Dr. Moonka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Joseph
Shalini Kanneganti, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in the treatment of colon and rectal diseases. Her areas of expertise include the laparoscopic treatment of colon and rectal disease; diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy; surgical management of colon and rectal cancer; inflammatory bowel disease; diverticulitis; rectal prolapse; hemorrhoids; fecal incontinence; anal fissures; anal abscesses; and fistulas.Dr. Kanneganti endeavors to deliver care with the highest order of compassion and innovation. She is dedicated to healing patients through surgical intervention.Shalini Kanneganti, MD, #1 Colorectal Surgeon in Pierce County, Top 3 in Washington State. Dr. Kanneganti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.
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.
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- Distinguished
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Menon isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Menon isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Menon isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Menon isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Menon isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Menon isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Menon isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Menon isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Menon isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Menon isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.