IntestinalDiverticulitis near Gig Harbor, WA

Biography: Dr. Di Zhao, MD is a Nephrology Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. She is 54 years old and has been practicing for 32 years. Dr. Di Zhao, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Sriteja Yarlagadda, MD, is board-certified internist specializing in hospital medicine. Dr. Yarlagadda recognizes the uniqueness of each person. She believes everyone is entitled to be treated with compassion and to receive the highest quality of care. Dr. Yarlagadda grew up in India and moved to the United States in 2015. She follows in the footsteps of her grandparents physicians who provided care to very low-income communities in India and dedicated their lives to serving people. Dr. Yarlagadda is a member of the American College of Physicians and Society of Hospital Medicine. Away from work, Dr. Yarlagadda enjoys hiking, yoga, Indian classical music and cooking.

Care Philosophy: To help people achieve health for life.

Care Philosophy: Kelby Hempel, DO, is a board-certified pulmonary and critical care medicine physician specializing in asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, sepsis and shock. Dr. Hempel enjoys the mix of science and art that medicine provides. He strives to treat everyone with respect and care, taking the time to listen to each patient, approaching their concerns and treatment holistically, providing support, and respecting how they wish to pursue their continued care plan. Dr. Hempel is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, Society of Critical Care Medicine, American Thoracic Society and American College of Chest Physicians. Away from work, Dr. Hempel enjoys computers, literature and snowboarding.

Care Philosophy: I believe in knowing my patients, their families, their concerns, and their wishes. I work for them.

Biography: Anna Marie Troncales, MD, is a board certified internist with subspecialty training in advanced geriatrics. Dr. Troncales provides compassionate, personalized care to adults, including addressing acute illness, managing chronic conditions, and maintaining health through preventive care and patient education. _x000D_ Dr. Troncales is a member of the American Medical Association, American Geriatric Society and American College of Physicians.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Coleman has completed specialty training in Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery. She focuses primarily on anti-reflux surgery and hiatal hernia repair. She also provides surgical care for breast cancer, colorectal surgery, melanoma, hernia, spleen, and adrenal disease.