Best Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia Doctors in Edmonds, WA

Tony Gerbino, MD, specializes in interstitial lung diseases (including pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis), and pulmonary complications of connective tissue diseases. He also treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer._x000D_ Dr. Gerbino enjoys developing a relationship of trust with each patient over time and working to make them as well as they can be. He considers it particularly important to explain the rationale for tests and treatments, and to bring world-class expertise to each patient through research and a scholarly approach to care._x000D_ Dr. Gerbino has been practicing pulmonary and critical care medicine at Virginia Mason since 2001. He was voted one of Seattle's Top Doctors by Seattle Met magazine in 2010._x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Gerbino stays busy with his wife and three children.

Yunhee Im, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist who specializes in asthma, COPD, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease, lung nodule and other areas of pulmonary and critical care medicine. _x000D_ Dr. Im takes the time to get to know each of her patients as individuals, working to build a relationship of trust through successive patient encounters. She enjoys discovering the appropriate treatment option, and walking alongside her patients as they journey toward better breathing and better health. _x000D_ Dr. Im is certified as an instructor for Fundamental Critical Care Support by the Society of Critical Care Medicine. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Im enjoys hiking, biking, playing table tennis and singing for weddings and church worship.

Vikram Anand, MD, is a general gastroenterology provider specializing in the management of an array of complex digestive conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease. He also serves as a non-transplant hepatology provider with interest in the management of viral hepatitis and autoimmune liver disease. He performs endoscopy and colonoscopy.Dr. Anand educates his patients regarding normal anatomy and physiology, then directs their attention to their specific disease pathology so they understand its process and management. He believes good communication and information is essential so that his patients can be involved in their own care.Dr. Anand is a member of the American College of Gastroenterologists, American Gastroenterological Association and American College of Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Anand enjoys spending time with his wife and toddler, where they often find themselves enjoying the outdoors and exploring restaurants in and around Seattle

Joel Sternbach, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of benign and malignant conditions of the lung, esophagus, mediastinum, pleura and chest wall. He offers surgical solutions for esophageal motility disorders and reflux disease (GERD), and performs robotic and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).

Dr. Klaus Mergener is a gastroenterologist based in Edmonds, WA, specializing in colon cancer prevention and the management of biliary and pancreatic diseases. He offers a wide range of general and interventional endoscopic procedures and is now accepting new patients.