Eugene Cho, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in laparoscopic procedures, with special interest in surgery for heartburn, hernias, gallstones, spleen and adrenal problems. Drawn to medicine for the ability to help others, Dr. Cho believes the most important aspect of care is educating his patients about their health problem and treatment options.Dr. Cho is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and many others. Dr. Cho is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

Jihui Li, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with special interest in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Dr. Li cares for patients with his heart and heals them with his hands. He works in partnership with his patients to diagnose and treat their health concerns.Dr. Li is a member of the American Medical Association and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He looks forward to working with referring physicians to achieve the best surgical outcome for patients.Conditions and Procedures:Abdominal herniaAdvanced laparoscopic surgeryBreast cancerColon cancerColonoscopyGastroesophageal reflux diseaseGallbladder diseaseGastrointestinal diseaseHiatal herniaUpper endoscopyRobotic surgery. Dr. Li is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Endoscopy.

Amy Stepan, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon whose special medical interests include breast, colorectal, biliary, endocrine and laparoscopic surgery.Dr. Amy feels privileged to get to know her patients and assist them through what is often a stressful time. She enjoys being able to offer her patients quicker recovery times through minimally invasive surgical options, and she brings her passion for technical excellence to every surgical procedure she performs.Dr. Stepan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.Away from work, Dr. Stepan enjoys spending time with her husband, camping, hiking and traveling. Dr. Stepan is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

Anna Hubbard, MD, is a well-rounded general surgeon with exposure to both acute care surgery and bread-and-butter general surgery, including hernias, gallbladder disease, breast surgery, benign anorectal conditions, skin and soft tissues masses, diverticular disease and colon cancer. She also has experience with basic endoscopy, robotic surgery and complex laparoscopy. Dr. Hubbard strives to provide high-quality, evidence-based management of surgical disease. She has a thoughtful, compassionate approach to every patient interaction.Away from work, Dr. Hubbard enjoys hiking, sailing, badminton, singing karaoke, and spending quality time with family and friends. Dr. Hubbard is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

Christopher Petty is a General Surgeon in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Petty is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Phillip Dean is a General Surgeon in Renton, Washington. Dr. Dean is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Greta Bernier is a General Surgeon in Renton, Washington. Dr. Bernier is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Anal Fissure, and Hernia Surgery.

Julius Szigeti is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Szigeti is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stress Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

Norman Burns is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Burns is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Umbilical Hernia, Epidural Lipomatosis, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.

Danny Kim is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Ileostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Michelle Haslinger is a General Surgeon in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Haslinger is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

Maria Salcedo is a General Surgeon in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Salcedo is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

William Swaims is a General Surgeon in Covington, Washington. Dr. Swaims has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine and Cervical Myelopathy.

Jeffrey Hunter is a General Surgeon in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Hunter is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Hunter is currently accepting new patients.

Georg Wiese, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who strives for excellence in patient care. Dr. Wiese takes a whole-person approach, meeting patients where they are and tailoring care to their individual needs. Using evidence-based medicine, he aims to teach patients about their disease and why surgery may be a crucial part of their recovery. More than just a patient’s surgeon, he becomes an active partner in their medical journey.Dr. Wiese has been the recipient of the Press Ganey World Class Performance in Patient Experience, AHMG 95% Plus award from 2022-2024. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).Away from work, Dr. Wiese enjoys hiking, skiing, kayaking and fishing. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery.

Linda Pai, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in advanced laparoscopy. She has special interest in breast surgery, colonoscopy, hernia surgery and thyroid surgery. Drawn to medicine for the opportunity to help others, Dr. Pai believes in educating her patients to help them make informed decisions about their disease.Dr. Pai is an experienced surgeon with excellent outcomes. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is fluent in Chinese. Dr. Pai is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Nathan Avery, MD, is a general surgeon who offers state-of-the-art surgical care to patients age 16 and older, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.Dr. Avery believes that good patient care requires clinical excellence, availability, patience, warmth and empathy. He strives to incorporate each of these into every patient encounter. He considers it particularly important to present his patients with all available treatment options, to achieve a mutual understanding and to ensure that their decisions are consistent with their values. He recognizes that there is no one best treatment that suits everyone.Dr. Avery emphasizes communication with referring providers and is committed to keeping members of the care team well informed.Outside of work, Dr. Avery enjoys spending time with family, recreational league soccer, hiking and camping. Dr. Avery is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Cholecystitis.

Thomas Schleichert, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon who provides safe, high quality patient care. Understanding that surgery can be a stressful and intimidating event, he strives to ease these sentiments by building a trusting relationship with each patient and creating a supportive environment. His goal is for his patients to feel confident that all their questions and concerns have been addressed and that they will receive the best care possible. He believes in maintaining cost-effective practices, and uses evidence-based medicine to drive and support this approach.Dr. Schleichert trained with renowned colorectal surgeons at the Ferguson Clinic and has extensive experience practicing at a Breast Cancer Center of Excellence (Grand Rapids, Michigan). He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association and American Medical Association.Outside of work, Dr. Schleichert enjoys being outdoors with his wife and daughters, ice hockey, baseball and skiing. Dr. Schleichert is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Epidural Lipomatosis.

Bindupriya Chandrasekaran, MD, FACS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon with experience in oncoplastic surgery. She provides compassionate, evidence-based breast cancer care with a focus on optimizing the physical and mental health of her patients as well as promoting breast cancer screening and prevention.Dr. Chandrasekaran is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons; Society of Surgical Oncology; American Medical Association; and Association of Women Surgeons.Conditions and ProceduresAbnormal mammogram and image findingsBreast cancer/massBreast infectionsBreast painBreast sarcomaGenetic testingGynecomastiaHigh risk breast lesionsHigh risk screeningLymph node enlargementManagement of axillaMetastatic/recurrent breast cancerNipple dischargeOncoplastic breast surgery. Dr. Chandrasekaran is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

Erina Kansakar MD FACS is a general surgeon who practices evidence-based medicine offers current treatment options including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery and strives for excellent patient outcomes. She serves adults and children eight years of age and older.Dr. Kansakar treats patients as she would wish to be treated - with professionalism knowledge and compassion. She believes in holistic patient care. Her goal is to ensure that treatment plans and outcomes for every patient are well communicated to referring providers.Dr. Kansakar is a member of the American College of Surgeons American Society of Breast Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Kansakar is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Carmen Hudson, MD, FACS, is a dedicated and highly qualified surgeon with an extensive background in advanced wound care and the management of complex, chronic wound cases. She serves as the medical director for the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine clinic at St. Anne Hospital.Dr. Hudson is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. In addition to her board-certifications in general surgery and as a wound specialist, she is certified in advanced wound care from the National Alliance of Wound Care & Ostomy and hyperbaric medicine trained by International ATMO. She is passionate and committed to providing exceptional wound care for vulnerable populations, as demonstrated through her extensive volunteer work in the U.S. and across the world. Dr. Hudson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Cellulitis, and Gastrostomy.

Hideo Yamashita is a General Surgeon in Auburn, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Anal Cancer, and Hernia Surgery.

Scott Lee is a General Surgeon in Renton, Washington. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Tongue Cancer, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

Michael Burke is a General Surgeon in Renton, Washington. Dr. Burke is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Rhabdoid Tumor, Synovial Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, and Parathyroidectomy.

Jonathan Ratcliff is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Ratcliff is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.