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.

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.

Steven Giss is a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Giss is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Giss is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Barrington Murrell, DO, is a general surgeon who is personable, friendly, thoroughly informative and dedicated to offering  high-quality surgical care. He offers minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic and robotic) for gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), inguinal hernias, paraesophageal hernias/hiatal hernias and gallbladder disease, along with complex abdominal wall reconstruction.Dr. Murrell strives to establish a trusting relationship with his patients. He assists them to be well-informed and to understand all aspects of the surgical management of their condition so that they can make the best decisions for their health. His goal is for his patients to leave his office feeling heard, comfortable with him as their surgeon and empowered to take charge of their health.Dr. Murrell is a member of the Society of Black Academic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.Away from work Dr. Murrell enjoys spending time with his wife and three children and being the best husband and father he can be. He also enjoys whitewater rafting, percussion and snowboarding. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Epidural Lipomatosis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Gallbladder Disease.

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.

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.

Leaza Dierwechter is a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Dierwechter is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Dierwechter is currently accepting new patients.

Damon Sheneman is a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Sheneman is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Sheneman is currently accepting new patients.

Lynne Clark is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Clark is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Mastectomy. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

Eunice Cho is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Cho is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy.

Bobby Stevens is a General Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Stevens is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy.

Jeffrey Clemons is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Clemons is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Rectocele, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Robert Shafor is a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Shafor is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Shafor is currently accepting new patients.

Jacob Glaser is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Glaser is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Appendectomy, and Fasciotomy.

Patrick Kenney is a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Kenney is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Kenney is currently accepting new patients.

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.

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.

Paul Inouye is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Inouye is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gastrostomy.

John Lam is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lam is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gastrostomy.

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.