Dr. Farivar is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Farivar has a broad-based thoracic surgery practice. He enjoys helping patients and their families through their healthcare journey. He takes great effort to incorporate the needs and beliefs of patients and their families in his treatment plans. Dr. Farivar has a particular interest in lung and esophageal disorders, including cancer treatment. He also has interests in the appropriate use of robotic surgery to address thoracic surgery pathology, as well as malignant pleural mesothelioma. Dr. Farivar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Dr. White is recognized as a Seattle Top Doctor and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Met Top Doc Award for Thoracic Surgery. Dr. White is a fellowship-trained thoracic surgeon who cares for patients within all aspects of general thoracic surgery. He believes that surgery is only one facet of a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan. He has a particular interest in using minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic, video assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) and robotic assisted surgery, but stresses that each operation is tailored for the individual patient to strive for optimal results and safety. Dr. White is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Thymectomy.

Dr. Louie most recently received the 2024 Thoracic Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple consecutive years. Philosophy of care: Dr. Louie’s practice involves all aspects of general thoracic surgery including the lung, esophagus, stomach and mediastinum. He has particular interests in minimally invasive surgery that involves the use of laparoscopy, robotics and endoscopy for both cancer and non-cancerous diseases. He believes that care is about helping patients and their families understand their illness and guiding them in selecting treatment that is appropriate and individualized for the patient at his or her stage of life. Dr. Louie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

0. Dr. Herrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Dr. Olsen grew up during his early childhood in Gig Harbor, WA before moving to Helena, MT prior to high school. He attended the University of Montana for his undergraduate degree, earning a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology; graduating with high honors while playing football for the National Champion Griz program. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Washington here in Seattle. His general surgery residency was completed in Denver, CO at Saint Joseph Hospital. Following residency Dr. Olsen spent 7 years as a military surgeon in the United States Air Force, highlighted by earning a Bronze Star during his deployment to Afghanistan in 2012. He was the Chief of Surgery at RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom from 2014-2016. He joined Proliance Surgical Specialist of Edmonds in June of 2016. Dr. Olsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Carol J. Cornejo, MD, is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in breast surgery, abdominal surgery, laparoscopic surgery, hernia surgery, and thoracic surgery. She was an assistant professor in the University of Washington Department of Surgery with her clinical practice at Harborview Medical Center for five years. She joined Proliance Surgical Specialists of Edmonds in 2003 and has been an active member of the medical staff at Swedish Medical Center in Edmonds. She is board certified by the American Board of Surgery, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Cornejo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

In his practice, Dr. Wells works to uphold the ideals of a doctor/patient relationship by providing the best medical care possible and always making the interests of the patients his highest priority. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

I believe in combining a patient-centered approach with professional surgical care. I am here to listen and understand your surgical issues, answer your questions, address your concerns, and formulate a plan of care that is medically sound while accounting for your personal needs. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

I feel that patients deserve to have a true understanding of their medical problems so that they can play the primary role in their recovery. Dr. Tschirhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Darlene Barr is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Adenoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Darren Pollock most recently received the 2024 Colon/Rectal Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple years. Dr. Pollock specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus with an emphasis on the surgical management of benign and malignant disease. His primary interests include minimally invasive colon and rectal cancer surgery through laparoscopic and transanal approaches, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal disease and colonoscopy. He is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons and in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He believes in patient education and communication to give personalized care. Married with two children, Dr. Pollock enjoys cooking, physical fitness and travel. Dr. Pollock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Levator Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Dr. Dan Veljovich is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. With an attention to respecting autonomy, calming fears and partnering with patients to help them make treatment decisions in line with their own goals, Dr. Veljovich embodies compassionate care. He feels blessed to be able to help women maintain their dignity and preserve their quality of life while undergoing surgical or medical treatments. Dr. Veljovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Hawkins is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. She likes to take a full body approach to patient care, recognizing that the effects of a patient's disease can be taxing to both their physical and emotional well-being. Dr. Hawkins specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the colon, rectum and anus. This includes an interest in minimally invasive surgical approaches to colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis, pelvic floor disorders such as fecal incontinence, colonoscopy and basic anorectal disorders. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Levator Syndrome, Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Drescher is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Drescher’s goal is to provide the absolute best care for each and every patient. Potential treatment options are large and ever increasing. He works hard to ensure patients are aware and understand all options available to them and then work together to identify the optimal approach. Dr. Drescher listens carefully and works closely with a team of providers to ensure problems are addressed in a holistic way. Dr. Drescher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Oophorectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

Dr. Martin del Campo most recently received the 2024 Bariatric Surgery Top Doc designation. Sara E. Martin del Campo, MD, is a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeon with Swedish Weight Loss Services at First Hill and Issaquah. Dr. Martin del Campo is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship- trained bariatric surgeon. She is also board certified in Obesity Medicine. Dr. Martin Del Campo completed her undergraduate education at Indiana University. Dr. Martin del Campo went on to receive her medical degree at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, and she then completed her General Surgery residency at the Ohio State University. During that time, she was awarded an NIH T32 research fellowship that allowed her to simultaneously obtain a Masters degree in medical science. She was then appointed Clinical Instructor at the Ohio State University and further specialized with a fellowship in Advanced Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. Her training included advanced laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic surgical techniques in general and bariatric surgery. She is experienced in performing the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric band, revisional bariatric surgery, and endoscopic treatments. She has studied clinical outcomes in surgery and has authored multiple peer reviewed publications in the field, and she continues to participate on committees of many national societies including the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. She enjoys the life-long relationships developed with her bariatric surgery patients through a multidisciplinary approach, and she finds immense reward in being a part of their journey as they improve their overall health and quality of life through weight loss. In addition to spending time with her family, friends, and golden retriever, Dr. Martin del Campo enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, attending sporting events, and traveling. Dr. Del Campo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Adam Bograd most recently received the 2025 Thoracic Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple consecutive years. He believes in using minimally invasive approaches in order to minimize discomfort, accelerate patient recovery, and allow patients to return quickly to their daily activities. In addition to utilizing the highest level of technological expertise for patient care, he also firmly believes in a hands-on, person-specific approach to make certain that all patients are given the best possible care. Dr Bograd has advanced fellowship training in thoracic surgical oncology from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. In 2025, Dr. Adam Bograd was elected to the board of directors for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF). The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is the nonprofit collaboration of patients and families, physicians, advocates, and researchers. Dr. Bograd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Thymectomy.

Kurt Harmon is a General Surgeon in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Harmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

Michelle Cowan is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Cowan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Alison Perrin is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Perrin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Parathyroidectomy.

Michael Towbin is a General Surgeon in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Towbin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.