The 20 Best Tissue Biopsy Doctors in Washington, US

Dr. Kim is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Ewing Sarcoma, Thyroidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Raymond Lance is a Urologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Lance is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Nephrectomy.

Stephen Bayles, MD, is a board-certified head and neck surgeon specializing in head and neck oncology, microvascular reconstruction, conservation laryngeal surgery, skull base surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, mediastinal surgery and sinus surgery. He offers state-of-the-art treatment options, including minimally invasive, robotic and microvascular surgery.Dr. Bayles strives to not only take care of a patient’s cancer but also to return them to the most functional status they can achieve. He understands their vulnerability and the importance of having somebody they trust delivering their care and addressing their physical and emotional concerns. He hopes his patients leave his office knowing they have been heard and cared for, and will continue to feel safe and cared for throughout their cancer journey.Dr. Bayles serves as the Director of Head and Neck Oncology, and Section Head for Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, at Virginia Mason. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has been named a Top Doctor by Seattle and Seattle Met magazines in 2008-2021.Outside his practice, Dr. Bayles enjoys hiking, fishing and mountaineering. Dr. Bayles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Golden most recently received the 2024 Head and Neck Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple years. Dr. Golden is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Head and Neck Surgeon. He practices the full spectrum of Head and Neck Oncology, including Endocrine Surgery, Microvascular Reconstruction, and Robotic Surgery among others. After serving on active duty in the United States Army, he joined the Swedish Head and Neck Surgery practice in 2017. Dr. Golden focuses on treating the patient, not the disease. This means listening to the patient's concerns, discussing diagnoses and treatment options in understandable terms, and making decisions with the patient, not for the patient. Dr. Golden is dedicated to offering state-of-the-art, cutting edge cancer care. In his free time, Dr. Golden enjoys running, surfing, hiking, and cooking. Dr. Golden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Douglas Wood is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Asma Siddique, MD, is a fellowship-trained hepatologist with special medical interest in all liver diseases, including metabolic liver disease, genetic liver disease, fatty liver disease, cholestatic liver disease, hepatitis B and C, liver cancer, primary biliary cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. In addition to her clinical practice, she also participates in clinical research with a focus on hepatitis C.Dr. Siddique enjoys getting to know her patients, creating a strong connection and working to help them feel better. For her liver cancer patients, who require very individualized treatment, she takes a team approach, involving an oncologist, surgeon and interventional radiologist in addition to herself as the hepatologist.Dr. Siddique enjoys reading, skiing, traveling and spending time with her daughter. Dr. Siddique is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, and Tissue Biopsy.

Edward Esparza, MD, PhD, individualizes treatment in cosmetic dermatology. He specializes in minimally invasive Botox and dermal filler (Juvaderm, Restylane and Perlane) to restore your youthful appearance. His expertise includes laser (Fraxel, Medlite, Vbeam and Gemini) treatments for face redness and unwanted lines, wrinkles, sun damage and brown spots with little downtime. He also treats skin cancer, melanoma, and other diseases of the skin.Outside the office, Dr. Esparza enjoys playing the piano, and doing outdoor activities including snorkeling, hiking and kayaking. Dr. Esparza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

Megan Loring, MD, is a board-certified gynecologist with a focused practice designation in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS). Additionally, she specializes in operative hysteroscopy; endometriosis and pelvic pain; and fibroids and abnormal uterine bleeding.Dr. Loring strives to involve her patients in their medical decisions by educating them about their conditions and empowering them to advocate for themselves. She enjoys problem-solving and sees surgery as an excellent tool to improve her patients' lives.Dr. Loring is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists. She is certified by Intuitive Surgical as a Robotic Console Surgeon.Away from work, Dr. Loring enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest with her family and friends, hiking, cooking, running and travel.Now offeringtranscervical fibroid ablation (TFA). An outpatient procedure, TFA is an incisionless, fibroid treatment that preserves the uterus for patients. Dr. Loring is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. Her top areas of expertise are Asherman Syndrome, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Michaela Tsai is a board certified medical oncologist and hematologist who has been caring for patients with cancer and blood disorders for nearly 20 years. At Duke University, Dr. Tsai studied chemistry and religion. During her medical training at Harvard, she discovered that the field of oncology allowed her to stay actively engaged in both areas. The health and well-being of her patients is her primary concern. She believes in the essential balance between the intellectual and the emotional, the scientific and the spiritual, and incorporates these elements into her daily practice and the care of her patients. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

David Timme, MD, specializes in otolaryngology, including the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.Dr. Timme places a strong emphasis on listening carefully to each patient in order to obtain a thoughtful and accurate diagnosis. He offers care that is tailored to each patient in accordance with the latest technology and accepted medical standards.Dr. Timme is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy and American Medical Association. Dr. Timme is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Dry Mouth, Sialadenitis, and Tissue Biopsy.

I believe in delivering care tailored for the individual. Dr. Knipe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Trachoma, Perichondritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

Dr. Sachin Gupta is the Director of the Swedish Cochlear Implant Program, and Director of the Swedish Acoustic Neuroma Program. Dr. Gupta is a board-certified Neurotologist, who specializes in treatment of disorders of the ear and skull base. His particular interests include minimally invasive endoscopic ear surgery, cochlear implantation, and vestibular schwannoma (“acoustic neuroma”) surgery. Prior to joining Swedish, he had the privilege of serving as the Director of Otology and Neurotology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, followed by several years as an academic Neurotologist at Oregon & Health Science University. Dr. Gupta takes the time to understand each patient's goals to form an individualized treatment plan. He frequently collaborates with providers from Audiology, Neurosurgery, and Head & Neck Surgery, and actively communicates with referring providers to ensure everyone stays on the same page. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Acoustic Neuroma, and Tissue Biopsy.

Ryan Clay is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Clay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Clay is currently accepting new patients.

Janie Lee is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Breast Infection, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

Jason Hartman is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hartman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Bronchogenic Cyst, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

Stephen Plymate is an Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Plymate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Orchiectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Dharmini Manogna is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Manogna has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. Her top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Hemolytic Crisis, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Manogna is currently accepting new patients.

Raisa Epistola is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Everett, Washington. Dr. Epistola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. Her top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Splenectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Epistola is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Durrance is an Internal Medicine provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Durrance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Durrance is currently accepting new patients.

Murat Oztek is a Pediatric Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Oztek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tissue Biopsy. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Tissue Biopsy.