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Mohamed M. Alassas
Experienced in Colostomy

Dr. Mohamed M. Alassas

General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Surgical Specialists First Hill
1221 Madison Street, Suite 1411, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Colostomy
Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Surgical Specialists First Hill
1221 Madison Street, Suite 1411, 
Seattle, WA 
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Overview

Dr. Alassas is a 2021 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Alassas is a specialized surgical oncologist with extensive experience in complex abdominal and oncologic surgery. He is dedicated to delivering the best quality care and highest level of safety to his patients. His treatment philosophy is patient centered and tailored to each individual. Dr. Alassas' clinical approach is based on collaborating with the patient and their treatment team to formulate a treatment plan that delivers the best potential outcome. This includes paying attention to details pertaining to both the patient and the disease process, applying best practice measures and excellent surgical skills, and utilizing innovative and cutting edge treatment methods. Clinical interests include surgical oncology, peritoneal surface malignancies, soft tissue tumors, retroperitoneal tumors, melanoma metastasectomy, clinical research, cancer prevention, and personalized cancer treatment.

Dr. Alassas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine , 1996
Residency
Louisiana State Universityer Health Sciences Center , 2006
Specialties
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Licenses
Surgery in FL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
Roswell Park Cancer Institute , 2008
Hospital Affiliations
Swedish Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Anthem BCBS
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Cigna
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Community Health
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Humana
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Kaiser Permanente
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Premera Blue Cross
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Prominence Health
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Regence
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Swedish Surgical Specialists First Hill
1221 Madison Street, Suite 1411, Seattle, WA 98104
Call: 206-386-6700
Other Locations
Swedish First Hill
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Call: 206-386-6000

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.


8 Total Publications

Distant Tumor Response in the Pelvis After Histotripsy of a Metastatic Sarcoma of the Liver in a Patient With Differentiated Liposarcoma.
Distant Tumor Response in the Pelvis After Histotripsy of a Metastatic Sarcoma of the Liver in a Patient With Differentiated Liposarcoma.
Journal: The American surgeon
Published: August 28, 2025
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Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
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Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
 (0.2 miles away)
206-624-1144
Languages Spoken:
English
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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.

Ravi Moonka
Advanced in Colostomy
Dr. Ravi Moonka
Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
Advanced in Colostomy
Dr. Ravi Moonka
Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
 (0.2 miles away)
206-624-1144
Languages Spoken:
English
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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.

David R. Flum
Advanced in Colostomy
Dr. David R. Flum
General Surgery
Advanced in Colostomy
Dr. David R. Flum
General Surgery

The Association Of University Physicians

1959 Ne Pacific St, 
Seattle, WA 
 (2.8 miles away)
206-598-4333
Languages Spoken:
English, Castilian, Portuguese, Spanish
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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.

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