
Overview
Megan Cecchini is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Cecchini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- 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
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1717 South J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
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
- Advanced
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Cecchini isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Cecchini isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Cecchini isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AppendicitisDr. Cecchini isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CellulitisDr. Cecchini isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Cecchini isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Cecchini isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Cecchini isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.


