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.

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.

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.

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.

Scott Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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. 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.

Mohit Girotra is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Girotra is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Girotra is currently accepting new patients.

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.

William Grady is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Grady is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Grady is currently accepting new patients.

Isabel Hujoel is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hujoel is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Malabsorption, Celiac Disease, Diarrhea, Menetrier Disease, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Headstrom focuses on evaluation and management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. She performs endoscopic procedures including upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. She has a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Headstrom is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Bernstein enjoys hiking, travel, cooking, and movies. Dr. Bernstein is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Fan is committed to providing the highest quality of care and is a proud recipient of the Physician Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence Award. Her passion for gastroenterology has earned her consistent recognition for exceptional contributions to patient care, medical education, and influential research. Dr. Fan is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American Gastroenterology Association. In addition to her dedication to patient well-being, Dr. Fan has been honored for her Exemplary Teaching of medical students at Brown University, shaping the next generation of physicians with her expertise and commitment to excellence. Dr. Fan is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Peter Blais, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who provides digestive disease care. He specializes in general gastroenterology, esophageal motility, functional bowel disease and colon cancer screening.Dr. Blais plays the banjo in his free time. Dr. Blais is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

My patients and I are partners in achieving the best health care for them. My job is to be an avid listener, an up to the minute educator, to be there whenever needed, and to be as comforting a presence as possible. Their job is to have discourse wit me, ask questions, and follow the plan if they wish. Being punctual for appointment times is of utmost importance to me, as is explaining things in simple to understand language. Being a physician is more about building trust and personal relationship than science and technology. Dr. Teicher is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. lIes-Shih has particular interests in inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis, and colorectal screening. She believes that the best patient outcomes are achieved through careful listening, honest communication, and tailoring the best available evidence-based treatments to each patient’s unique circumstances and individual needs. Dr. Iles-Shih values her patient’s time and priorities and is grateful for the privilege of helping them attain optimal health through medical care that is prevention-focused, personalized, thorough, and efficient. Dr. Iles is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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.

Philosophy of Care: I believe that one’s digestive health is key to their overall sense of wellness. As physicians, we have the tools to educate our patients so that they can be active participants in their treatment. Good communication is the foundation of good care. Dr. Padhya is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

I want my patients to feel empowered in their health through education and shared decision making. Dr. Cheng's medical interests include: colon cancer screening, GERD, endoscopy, viral hepatitis, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis.