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Biography: Dr. Tara Kerr, MD is an Internist who practices in Federal Way, WA. She is 50 years old. Dr. Tara Kerr, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Jonathan Hodax, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 41 years old and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Jonathan Hodax, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Andy Pham, MD, is an internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults, with special medical interest in hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Pham enjoys working with patients over time to help them take charge of their health. His approach is one of a partnership, where patients discuss issues important to them, and doctor and patient work together to tailor a path to address those issues and achieve optimal health. He looks forward to getting to know and learn from specialists, and deeply appreciates the care they show his patients.Away from work, Dr. Pham enjoys street, city and nature photography along with digital photo editing.

Biography: Dr. Boris Lazarev, MD is an Internist who practices in Federal Way, WA. He is 53 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Boris Lazarev, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Biography: Cameron Smith, MD, is an internal medicine physician who offers primary care for adults, with a focus on patient-centered, evidence-based preventive care and management of chronic medical conditions. _x000D_ Dr. Smith strives to develop a strong doctor-patient relationship and, as a team, provide the best care for his patients. _x000D_ Dr. Smith is a member of the American College of Physicians.

Care Philosophy: Jon Bernardo, MD, specializes in internal medicine, with particular interests in diabetes and hypertension. Drawn to medicine by the desire to learn and heal others based on his own experience with doctors as a child, Dr. Bernardo sees care as a team effort. In order to achieve health care goals, both physician and patient must do their part. Treating his patients with the utmost skill and compassion are his priorities. Dr. Bernardo enjoys running, travel and reading. He is fluent in English and Tagalog (Filipino).

Care Philosophy: Julie Tan, DO, is a family medicine physician with special medical interest in adolescent health and lifestyle management support for the control of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol. She also enjoys women's health. Dr. Tan strives to provide a friendly and comfortable medical home for her patients. She treats her patients with care and respect, with a focus on caring for the whole person and shared decision-making. She enjoys staying abreast of the latest medical advances and integrating what she learns into her practice. Dr. Tan is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Medicine and Washington Academy of Family Medicine. Away from work, Dr. Tan enjoys baking and cooking, traveling, reading, and playing piano. She is also a West Highland White Terrier enthusiast and owner.

Care Philosophy: Carlos E. Moravek, MD, is a board certified physiatrist with special interest in acute and sub-acute spine disorders from trauma to degeneration; spinal injections and electrodiagnosis. Dr. Moravek provides comprehensive care of the spine in a conservative manner including medication, physical therapy and spinal injections. Dr. Moravek is a member of Pierce County Medical Society and Washington State Medical Society; American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, International Spine Interventional Society and the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Moravek is fluent in Spanish. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities such as tennis and skiing.

Care Philosophy: As a physician, I try to involve patients by discussing the diagnostic and treatment options for each condition and by encouraging them to participate in making their health care decisions. As a surgeon, my mission is to provide safe, effective surgical care while staying abreast with the latest advances and techniques. My ultimate goal is patient satisfaction - for me this is what makes orthopedic surgery an enjoyable and rewarding profession.

Biography: Kanwardeep Sidhu, MD, is a family medicine physician who cares for patients of all ages with acute and chronic medical conditions. Dr. Sidhu is committed to providing comprehensive, high quality health care for the individuals, families and communities she serves, with a special interest in geriatrics and women's health. _x000D_ Dr. Sidhu believes that the patient is the most important member of the health care team. She encourages patients to play an active role in their health and takes a proactive approach to dealing with disease through preventive medicine.

Biography: Cecile Dinh, MD, is a family medicine physician offering full-spectrum primary care to individuals of all ages. She is dedicated to recognizing her patients' social and physical environments, to improve preventive care and promote healthy lifestyles. She especially enjoys working with babies, children and women, along with the multigenerational families she sees. Dr. Dinh strives to understand her patients' perspectives, partner with them and empower them to take the necessary steps to lead a healthy, happy life.Dr. Dinh is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Outside of work, Dr. Dinh enjoys hiking, camping, road trips, visiting national parks and traveling internationally.

Biography: Megha Rao, MD, specializes in geriatric care, preventive care, chronic disease management and chronic pain._x000D_ Dr. Rao enjoys yoga, pilates, hiking and traveling with her young family.

Biography: Alvin Ngan, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. He specializes in total ankle replacement, foot and ankle deformity, reconstructive surgery, arthroscopic ankle surgery, and foot and ankle trauma surgery. He holds special medical interest in foot and ankle arthritis, reconstructive surgery and total ankle replacement (TAR) surgery.Dr. Ngan treats his patients as he would wish to be treated, speaks to patients on a personal level and encourages second opinions. A Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, he enjoys both the technological and artistic aspects of surgery. He finds it gratifying to be able to use his skills to restore function and mobility and keep his patients moving.Away from work, he enjoys playing and recording music, guitar, photography and food.

Biography: Rajiv Sethi, MD, currently serves as the executive medical director of the Center of Neurosciences and Spine at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. This includes leadership of the spine program, which employs spinal surgeons across five hospitals in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Sethi has trained complex spine fellows from America's best neurosurgery and orthopedic programs. He is also a clinical professor at the University of Washington, specializing in health systems research in the Program of Health Economics and Outcomes Methodology in the schools of medicine and public health. Prior to beginning medical school at Harvard, Dr. Sethi was a Fulbright Scholar in the field of public health.Dr. Sethi has been actively involved in the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), serving on its Board of Directors, as past chair of the Safety and Value committee and recent chair of the Program committee, as well as on the adult deformity, research grant, IMAST, website and worldwide conference committees and multiple task forces. His research around team strategies and multidisciplinary protocols to enhance safety in spinal deformity surgery has led to numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts and podium presentations as well invited visiting professorships in the US and abroad. He has published two textbooks focusing on value-based care in spine care delivery and spine safety protocols.Dr. Sethi's research has been awarded major nominations including the Whitecloud Award by the SRS for best research paper and the Mary McClinton Award for Patient Safety in the United States. His work on the Seattle Spine Team approach and the use of the Toyota Production System to model safety and appropriateness in spine care have led to the designation of ``centers of excellence`` by American purchasers of health care and the introduction of value-based principles to American spine care.Dr. Sethi is fluent in several languages and enjoys cycling, music and spending time with family.