AugmentationCystoplasty near Mount Vernon, WA

Biography: Cristina Palmer, DO, is a board-certified urologic surgeon with particular emphasis on urogynecology. Dr. Palmer is passionate about pelvic floor disorders and has dedicated her life to providing the highest level of care for these issues. She focuses on treating the patient as a whole person and discovering the root cause of the disease process. Her approach is collaborative, looking at the patient's goals of care and lifestyle in order to achieve the best quality of life possible.Dr. Palmer is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. She is a member of the Washington State Urology Society, Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons, American Urogynecologic Society, Society of Urodynamics and Female Urology, International Continence Society, Society of Women in Urology, American Urological Association and American Osteopathic Association. Away from work, Dr. Palmer enjoys running and has completed 23 half marathons. She also enjoys downhill skiing and competitive jigsaw puzzling.

Biography: Nick Cowan, MD, is a board certified urologist and transplant surgeon specializing in kidney transplant, kidney cancer, kidney stones, and laparoscopic and robotic urologic surgery._x000D_ Dr. Cowan is the Urology Residency Program director at Virginia Mason and a clinical assistant professor of urology at the University of Washington. He is a member of the American Urologic Association, and the Urologic Society for Transplantation and Renal Surgery. He serves as a manuscript reviewer with Urology Practice, Urology, Journal of Urology and Clinical Transplantation._x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Cowan enjoys surfing, skiing and backpacking.

Biography: Linda Hsu, MD, is a surgical specialist who treats benign urologic conditions as well as tumors of the prostate, bladder, kidney and other genitourinary organs. _x000D_ Dr. Hsu works with a multidisciplinary team to ensure her patients are aware of all options that today's cutting-edge urologic care has to offer, both inside and outside the operating room. She strives to offer optimal, compassionate patient care founded on a mutual understanding that allows her to work together with patients to achieve the best outcomes possible.

Biography: Christopher Tepera, MD, is a board-certified urologist who treats adults age 18 and older. Dr. Tepera's career in the Navy ingrained honor, courage and commitment into his ethos and affects every interaction he has with his patients._x000D_ Dr. Tepera strives to ensure each patient's voice is heard, that they feel their condition is addressed and they are comfortable with the treatment plan. He also works to improve his own skills and knowledge so he can provide the best care possible._x000D_ Dr. Tepera is a member of the American Urologic Association.

Care Philosophy: Richard Johnston, MD, is a urologist and robotic surgeon, with dual fellowships in treating urologic cancer and kidney stones. He sees adults with any urologic condition, including cancer of the kidney, prostate and bladder, as well as kidney stones (both surgical and medical management). He performs kidney-sparing robotic partial nephrectomies, as well as active surveillance of a wide range of conditions. Dr. Johnston treats each patient with compassion and respect. He ensures that they have access to every state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment option available, and takes the time to discuss each option so patients can actively participate in their own care.