LaparoscopicInguinalHerniaRepair near Bellevue, WA

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.

Care Philosophy: My goal is to provide the highest level of care to patients in a considerate and timely manner. I realize that patients come to me because they have a problem that is usually causing them pain or stress. I endeavor to provide a thoughtful and rapid work-up and treatment.

Biography: Erina Kansakar, MD, FACS, is a general surgeon who practices evidence-based medicine, offers current treatment options including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, and strives for excellent patient outcomes. She serves adults and children eight years of age and older. _x000D_ Dr. Kansakar treats patients as she would wish to be treated - with professionalism, knowledge and compassion. She believes in holistic patient care. Her goal is to ensure that treatment plans and outcomes for every patient are well communicated to referring providers. _x000D_ Dr. Kansakar is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Care Philosophy: Kristy Wells, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who performs surgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center and St. Anne Hospital. Dr. Wells has a special medical interest in emergency general surgery. Dr. Wells takes a maternalistic approach to patient care. She seeks to understand each patient's goals and to help them achieve them. Her role is to assist, not judge. Dr. Wells' focus on patient-centered care resulted in the receipt of an Award for Outstanding Patient Satisfaction for five consecutive years. Away from work, Dr. Wells enjoys spending time with her kids and dogs, and getting to know the beautiful city of Seattle.

Biography: Anna Hubbard, MD, is a well-rounded general surgeon with exposure to both acute care surgery and bread-and-butter general surgery, including hernias, gallbladder disease, breast surgery, benign anorectal conditions, skin and soft tissues masses, diverticular disease and colon cancer. She also has experience with basic endoscopy, robotic surgery and complex laparoscopy. Dr. Hubbard strives to provide high-quality, evidence-based management of surgical disease. She has a thoughtful, compassionate approach to every patient interaction.Away from work, Dr. Hubbard enjoys hiking, sailing, badminton, singing karaoke, and spending quality time with family and friends. She is beginning to dabble in cooking.

Care Philosophy: Surgical care for patients is my passion; making sure my patients receive excellent medical and surgical care, with all options; helping each step along the way- to schedule efficiently, and set up followup appointments quickly by friendly caring staff, who answer phones when you call. I am a rare surgeon, completely independent; I hold privileges in all area hospital systems: MultiCare and CHI- Fransican, and out -patient at Meridian Surgery Center. My patient are not just down streamed in referrals loops within a system directed employed providers, but with my independence- my patients have all options, and I help them all through the process.