Overview
James Clemen is a General Surgeon in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Clemen has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Angiosarcoma, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Clemen is currently accepting new patients.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
11311 Bridgeport Way Sw, Suite 309, Lakewood, WA 98499
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 Colostomy. 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 Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
The Association Of University Physicians
David Flum is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Flum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Diverticular Disease, Obesity, Appendectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Flum is currently accepting new patients.
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
- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Clemen isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Clemen isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- CholecystitisDr. Clemen isDistinguished. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Clemen isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- HerniaDr. Clemen isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Clemen isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- Breast LumpDr. Clemen isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CellulitisDr. Clemen isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Clemen isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Clemen isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Clemen isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Clemen isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Clemen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Clemen isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Clemen isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- BoilsDr. Clemen isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Clemen isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.


