Michael Chiorean is a Gastroenterologist in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Chiorean is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Shayan Irani, MD, specializes in pancreaticobiliary diseases, gastrointestinal oncology, Barrett's Esophagus, gastrointestinal stenting, endoscopic mucosal resection, submucosal dissection, radio frequency ablation and other advanced therapeutic and emerging techniques.Dr. Irani enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, the outdoors, traveling and Scuba diving. Dr. Irani is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

As the medical director of therapeutic Endoscopy at Swedish, I am dedicated to providing care that is both comprehensive and compassionate, uniquely tailored to your individual needs. My goal is to ensure your health journey is supported with expertise and understanding. After graduating from Madras Medical College in India, I completed my residency in Internal Medicine at Wayne State University in Detroit, where I also served as the Chief Resident in patient safety and quality (CRQS). Further honing my skills, I pursued a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN and received advanced endoscopy training at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. These experiences have equipped me with expertise in managing pancreaticobiliary disease, esophageal disorders, and early GI malignancies. In addition to my clinical practice, I am actively engaged in research and have contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications. As an invited reviewer for leading journals, I remain committed to staying at the forefront of medical advancements, ensuring the highest quality of care for my patients. I look forward to partnering with you in your healthcare journey. Dr. Krishnamoorthi is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Aditya Gutta is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Gutta is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gutta is currently accepting new patients.

Qing Zhang, MD, PhD, specializes in general gastroenterology, gastroesophageal reflux disease, dysphagia and GI motility disorders. Dr. Zhang is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Nanda Venu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, esophageal diseases, colon cancer, endoscopy and food allergies. He strives to offer his patients good treatment options and helps them to make informed choices.Dr. Venu enjoys building long-lasting relationships with patients and helping them to stay well and maintain a high quality of life over a lifetime. He feels he learns a lot from his patients, as he listens to their stories and witnesses their health journeys. Dr. Venu is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Otto Lin, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in colonoscopy. Other areas of expertise include inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis B and C, gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. He is also active in outcomes research, particularly as it relates to colon cancer screening.Dr. Lin finds it highly rewarding to follow patients over time. He believes that a positive physician-patient relationship can promote healing.Dr. Lin is the medical director of Quality Improvement for the Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Washington and a consultant for the Radiological Devices Panel at the FDA. He is also the recipient of several awards including the Franklin Ebaugh Award for Outstanding Research (Stanford Hospital), Glaxo Institute of Digestive Health Resource Award, Cabot Prize (Harvard Medical School) and Clinical Research Award (Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason). Dr. Lin is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Gautam Mankaney, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in hereditary cancer syndromes (lynch syndrome, familial adenomatous polyposis, PTEN-tumor hamartoma syndromes, juvenile polyposis, Peutz-Jeghers, Li-Fraumeni, MutYH-associated polyposis, sessile serrated polyposis), fecal microbiota transplantation, endoscopy, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal cancer.Dr. Mankaney has a special medical interest in treating individuals with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer syndrome, or at high risk for developing cancer.Dr. Mankaney serves as both the Director of Endoscopy and Director of Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention. Previously, he has served as a Committee Chair for the Collaborative Group of Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Syndromes, and as a Training Committee member with the American College of Gastroenterology. He has received multiple teaching awards.Away from work, he enjoys tennis, bouldering, hiking and traveling. Dr. Mankaney is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

James Lord, MD, PhD, specializes in immunological disorders of the bowel, teaching and research.Dr. Lord enjoys hiking, fishing and playing musical instruments. Dr. Lord's wife is also a physician of internal medicine, and trained at Virginia Mason in the 1990s. They have two sons. Dr. Lord is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Price practices general Gastroenterology with a particular interest in esophageal motility, eosinophilic esophagitis, acid reflux disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer screening. She believes effective communication is the cornerstone to understanding different treatment options and providing evidence based practices for each person's unique situation. She feels it is an honor to help people. Dr. Price wants to provide preventative care and management for patients with chronic GI illnesses. Dr. Price is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

George Winters is a Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Winters is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Sang Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Christopher Di Re is a Gastroenterologist in Renton, Washington. Dr. Di Re is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Georgia Rees is a Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Rees is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Hyon Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Renton, Washington. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Jason Dominitz is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Dominitz is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

George Ioannou is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ioannou is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Liver Transplant.

Roanne Selinger is a Gastroenterologist in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Selinger is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Intestinal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Amarnath V Ramakrishnan most recently received the 2024 Gastroenterology Seattle Top Doc designation and has received this award for multiple consecutive years. Dr Ramakrishnan firmly believes that a clinician should not only possesses strong medical knowledge and skills but also actively demonstrate compassion and empathy when treating patients and prioritize their well-being with a thorough understanding of individual needs and concerns. Having more than 24 years of diverse experience in the field of gastroenterology, Dr. Amarnath V Ramakrishnan affiliates with all Swedish Medical Center campuses. He was the recipient of the 2024 APC (advanced practice clinician) Physician Champion Award which serves as a testament to his outstanding leadership, collaboration, and advocacy in supporting the vital role and contributions of Advanced Practice Clinicians in healthcare delivery. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

I believe in developing a team approach to care, one that involves the patient, his or her primary care physician and myself. Good communication is the cornerstone for a lasting and beneficial doctor-patient relationship. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Song practices general gastroenterology with particular interests in colon cancer screening and diseases of the esophagus including gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett's esophagus, eosinophilic esophagitis and esophageal motility disorders such as achalasia. He strives to care for every patient with the same dedication and commitment as he would a family member or close friend. Dr. Song believes that the best healthcare is achieved through active collaboration and shared decision-making. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Proctitis, Portal Hypertension, and Bile Duct Obstruction.

In medical school I would never have imagined that I would choose Hepatology as a specialty. However I was fortunate to train at the National Institutes of Health and UCSF and was mentored by some of the preeminent Hepatologists in the world. As such I have developed a great interest in liver disease and liver transplant. I find great satisfaction in making a difficult diagnosis and seeing my patients transform after their liver transplant. My research interests are viral hepatitis and liver cancer. Dr. Lutchman is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

Dr. Parasa believes that the physician/patient relationship is crucial to accomplishing best outcomes, and strives to provide patients with accurate, up-to-date information about their condition and diagnosis. As a gastroenterologist, she applies best practices and judgement, along with the latest technologies to improve patient outcomes. Her background in research, health care quality and costs, give her unique insights in disease management. Dr. Parasa is interested in understanding the natural history, epidemiology and risk factors involved in the progression of various gastrointestinal disorders, and has published several papers related to these interests. Dr. Parasa serves as a director of ISDE (The Society for Diseases of the Esophagus). Her efforts foster the development of the next generation of esophagologists, equipping them with the skills to handle the multidisciplinary and global challenges of modern healthcare, underscored by technology and innovation. Dr. Parasa is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Colorectal Polyps, Hepatorenal Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Zia believes that listening to her patients is the most important part of her job. Only by carefully listening to her patients can she fully understand their symptoms and concerns. This will enable her to reach the right diagnosis and treatment for her patients. Dr. Zia also strongly believes that her patients should be actively involved in developing a treatment plan that best fits their lifestyle and core values. Dr. Zia is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, and Bowel Incontinence.

I find the practice of medicine to be intellectually rewarding and I go to great length to study the evolving therapies through careful review of medical journals and attendance of lectures and medical meetings. My greatest pleasure in the practice of medicine is the personal connection I make with patients. With each patient I strive to understand their concerns and motivations to allow me to deliver care in a compassionate and thoughtful manner. Dr. Pepin is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.