IntestinalDiverticulitis near Bellevue, WA

Biography: Otto Lin, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in colonoscopy. Other areas of expertise include inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis B and C, gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. He is also active in outcomes research, particularly as it relates to colon cancer screening.Dr. Lin finds it highly rewarding to follow patients over time. He believes that a positive physician-patient relationship can promote healing.Dr. Lin is the medical director of Quality Improvement for the Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Washington and a consultant for the Radiological Devices Panel at the FDA. He is also the recipient of several awards including the Franklin Ebaugh Award for Outstanding Research (Stanford Hospital), Glaxo Institute of Digestive Health Resource Award, Cabot Prize (Harvard Medical School) and Clinical Research Award (Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason).

Biography: Timothy Zisman, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with specialty interest in inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and celiac disease. _x000D_ Dr. Zisman practices shared decision-making, partnering with patients to understand their condition in the context of their life circumstances and, together, developing an individualized plan of care that allows each patient to achieve the health outcomes most important to them. _x000D_ Dr. Zisman is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association; American College of Gastroenterology; American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; and Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Chapter Medical Advisory Committee. He is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Zisman enjoys hiking, camping, cycling, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

Biography: Blake Wachi, MD, is a general surgeon who is committed to forming strong relationships with his patients through high-quality, evidence-based surgical care. He is experienced with minimally invasive techniques and believes in their benefits, including less pain, quicker recovery and shorter hospital stays. For patients, and their families, he strives to be as approachable and accessible as possible.Dr. Wachi is a member of the American College of Surgeons.Away from work, he enjoys backpacking, volleyball, skiing and photography.

Biography: Dr. Andrew Appelbaum, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Bellevue, WA. He is 66 years old.