David Aboulafia, MD, has special interest in AIDS/HIV, viral syndromes, general hematology including coagulation and hemostasis, lympho and myeloproliferative disorder, leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, primary and subspecialty, and HIV-associated malignancies, benign hematology including disorders of coagulation and thrombosis, HIV primary and subspecialty care AIDS defining (Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoma) and HIV-associated cancer. Dr. Aboulafia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Anal Cancer, Kaposi Sarcoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, and Splenectomy.

Rebecca Maine is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Maine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Hernia Surgery, and Splenectomy.

John Paul Flores, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist. He cares for patients with blood disorders and all forms of cancer.Dr. Flores takes the time to guide his patients on their wellness journey, listening to what they say, answering their questions and providing a path forward with hope. In this complex, fast-growing field where new treatments are approved for clinical use regularly, Dr. Flores relies on the expertise of a team of surgeons, pathologists, radiation oncologists and other colleagues to stay at the forefront of cancer treatment and to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. Dr. Flores is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Prostatectomy, and Splenectomy.

My primary goal is to help patients attain life saving and life altering organ transplantation as expeditiously as possible. Patients with end-organ disease suffer waiting for transplantation, and my aim is to guide and help them achieve their goals of a second life after transplantation. Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

Dr. Sceats believes in providing thoughtful, individualized care that takes into account the details of each patient's situation to determine the best treatment course. She understands that good communication before, during, and after surgery is critical in ensuring good patient outcomes. Dr. Sceats' clinical interests include minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic colorectal surgery and transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS). Additionally, she is interested in colorectal cancer care, screening, and surveillance. Dr Sceats has a longtime interest in surgical care for inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Sceats is certified by ABCRS in Colorectal Surgery. Dr. Sceats is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Splenectomy.

Dr. Tai is excited to call the beautiful PNW home after living in many parts of the country, including Boston, New York, Denver and California. Her clinical interests include neonatal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, congenital anomalies, chest wall deformities and global surgery. Being a mother herself, she understands how scary surgery may seem to her pediatric patients and their families. She strives to provide thoughtful and compassionate care before, during and after surgery. Dr. Tai is part of a terrific group at Swedish Pediatric Specialty Care that collaborates to provide team care for children confronted with complex diagnoses including The Chest Anomalies Team at Swedish (lung, esophagus, diaphragm and other congenital malformations of the chest), The Swedish Center for Intestinal Anomalies (including but not limited to anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung’s disease, intestinal malrotation, intestinal atresia and enteric duplications), and the Swedish Chest Wall Improvement Team (dedicated to helping children with pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum, slipped rib syndrome and other chest wall malformations). Dr. Tai and her partners prioritize access to provide rapid care for children with surgical needs. Dr. Tai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Splenomegaly, Thyroid Nodule, and Appendicitis.

Dr. Rob Weinsheimer has called Seattle home since 2008 when he joined Swedish. With a focus on minimally invasive and neonatal surgery, Dr. Weinsheimer is committed to working with patients and families through a child's surgical experience to minimize stress and empower families to make great choices for their child. Dr. Weinsheimer graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and completed a residency at the University of New Mexico. He then completed his pediatric surgery fellowship at the IWK Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia before moving with his family to Seattle to join Swedish Pediatric Specialty Care. Dr. Weinsheimer’s clinical interests include neonatal surgery (surgical care of newborns including premature babies), minimally invasive surgery, care of chest wall anomalies (including pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum), prenatal consultation for fetal anomalies (birth defects), and hernias. As the Director of Swedish Pediatric Surgical Services and an active member of Swedish's pediatric quality improvement team, Dr. Weinsheimer works hard to improve care delivery to children throughout the system. He was most recently designated a 2022 Top Doc for Pediatric General Surgery and has repeatedly been named as a top Doc in Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met magazine. . Dr. Weinsheimer is part of a terrific group at Swedish Pediatric Specialty Care that collaborates to provide team care for children confronted with complex diagnoses including The Chest Anomalies Team at Swedish (lung, esophagus, diaphragm and other congenital malformations of the chest), The Swedish Center for Intestinal Anomalies (including but not limited to anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung’s disease, intestinal malrotation, intestinal atresia and enteric duplications), and the Swedish Chest Wall Improvement Team (dedicated to helping children with pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum, slipped rib syndrome and other chest wall malformations). Dr. Weinsheimer and his partners prioritize access to provide rapid care for children with surgical needs. Dr. Weinsheimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Splenomegaly, and Appendectomy.

Dr. Hsieh is a medical oncologist, and he primarily treats gastrointestinal cancers. Cancer is a complex medical problem, and every patient is unique. Dr. Hsieh prefers an individualized approach to patient care by listening to patients’ and their families’ goals of care, presenting benefits and risks of medical options based on most updated scientific data, and making a joint medical decision with patients and families as a team. Dr. Hsieh believes patients with cancer, and their families, need a lot of attention, compassion and support. Every time he cares for patients, he also cares for their families. Dr. Hsieh is also heavily involved in clinical and translational research. He is a member of the prestigious SWOG team, a national committee of National Cancer Institute focusing on drug development. Many of the SWOG studies spearhead new cancer treatments and change standard of care. Dr. Hsieh is knowledgeable about both standard of care and promising treatments in development. Dr. Hsieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Colorectal Cancer, Methemoglobinemia, Essential Thrombocythemia, and Splenectomy.

Since stepping into the role of Executive Medical Director in September 2024, I’ve been deeply inspired by the Providence Swedish Cancer Institute’s enduring commitment to our community. This dedication, a cornerstone of our identity since opening the first cancer-care Center west of the Mississippi in 1932, resonates powerfully today as we blend our rich history with a forward-looking vision of exceptional, innovative care for all. Dr. Rajput is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Anal Cancer, and Hernia Surgery.

Terry Gernsheimer is a Hematologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Gernsheimer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Blood Clots, and Splenectomy.

Prakash Vishnu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Vishnu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Flavio Rocha is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rocha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Zaheer Kanji is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kanji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Saman Arbabi is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Arbabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Frostbite, Erythema Multiforme, Delirium, Splenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Arbabi is currently accepting new patients.

Bryce Robinson is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Necrosis, Delirium, Splenectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

Ronald Maier is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Maier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Cholecystitis, Appendicitis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Maier is currently accepting new patients.

Kyra Becker is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, ADULT Syndrome, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Splenectomy.

Eileen Bulger is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Bulger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Necrosis, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bulger is currently accepting new patients.

Jake Hemingway is a Vascular Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hemingway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Varicose Veins, Aneurysm Repair, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Hemingway is currently accepting new patients.

Joel Gross is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Nephrectomy, and Splenectomy.