Intestinal Diverticulitis near Kent, WA

Care Philosophy: 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.

Biography: Dr. Kevin Leung, MD is an Internist who practices in Kent, WA. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Kevin Leung, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Biography: Delia Viisoreanu, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who offers primary care for adults. She holds special medical interest in women's health, diabetes and allergy care. Dr. Viisoreanu treats patients as a whole, looking at the entire person and building a relationship over time. She strives to listen to patients and address their concerns through a coordinated, team approach to care.Dr. Viisoreanu is a member of the American College of Physicians and American Medical Association.

Care Philosophy: Daniel Bushyhead, MD, is a board-certified general gastroenterologist providing personalized, compassionate digestive care. He performs endoscopic procedures, diagnoses and manages a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders, and provides screening for colorectal cancer. Dr. Bushyhead understands the importance of listening to his patients and working together to establish a treatment plan. Dr. Bushyhead is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and Alpha Omega Alpha. Away from work, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking and cooking.

Care Philosophy: Robert Brasch, MD, is an experienced, board-certified general surgeon who combines compassion, empathy and teamwork to achieve the best overall result for each patient. He enjoys getting to know his patients, is a good listener and has a great sense of humor. Dr. Brasch is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He served as a general medical officer in the United States Marine Corps. Outside of work, he enjoys golf and running.

Biography: Dr. Shaily Jain, MD is an Internist who practices in Auburn, WA. She is 52 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Shaily Jain, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Biography: Christopher Duncan, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist providing expert digestive disease care for patients ages 18 and older. _x000D_ Dr. Duncan strives to foster a healthy relationship with his patients through patience, understanding and compassion for all individuals with digestive disease. Dr. Duncan also strives to remain on the cutting edge of knowledge. Combining both goals allows him to deliver the highest level of care to his patients.

Biography: Seyed Jalali, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in digestive disorders in adults. _x000D_ Dr. Jalali strives to treat each patient as he would wish to be treated, with medical excellence, compassion and respect. _x000D_ Prior to joining Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Dr. Jalali served as director of the GI clinic at Madigan Army Medical Center. _x000D_ Outside of work, Dr. Jalali enjoys soccer, running and hiking.

Biography: Ted Naiman, MD, has special interest in all aspects of primary care medicine

Care Philosophy: Ani Fleisig, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with additional fellowship training in minimally invasive/laparoscopic surgical techniques and surgical oncology. She believes in treating each patient with respect and compassion, working with the patient on his or her road to recovery. Dr. Fleisig specializes in surgery for a broad range of cancers from breast, skin, thyroid and gastrointestinal cancer to sarcomas.

Biography: Dr. Ralph Katsman, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Federal Way, WA. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Ralph Katsman, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Sangik Oh, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology. Dr. Oh served as Chief Medical Resident during his internal medicine residency. During his gastroenterology fellowship, he also earned his Master s degree in Medical Science from Harvard Medical School. He was also the recipient of the 2002 AASLD/Schering Advanced Hepatology Fellowship Award. Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Oh joined the faculty at Harvard Medical School and was a staff gastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center before joining Tacoma Digestive Disease Center in 2005, which is now Franciscan Digestive Care Associates.

Care Philosophy: MDVIP empowers physicians with advanced diagnostic tools and support that help them deliver a better healthcare experience for more than 350,000 patients nationwide. MDVIP-affiliated primary care doctors are able to practice personalized, preventive care while offering conveniences not typically available in primary care practices.

Biography: 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.