BiliaryTractCancer near Puyallup, WA

Care Philosophy: Nathan Avery, MD, is a general surgeon who offers state-of-the-art surgical care to patients age 16 and older, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Dr. Avery believes that good patient care requires clinical excellence, availability, patience, warmth and empathy. He strives to incorporate each of these into every patient encounter. He considers it particularly important to present his patients with all available treatment options, to achieve a mutual understanding and to ensure that their decisions are consistent with their values. He recognizes that there is no one best treatment that suits everyone. Dr. Avery emphasizes communication with referring providers and is committed to keeping members of the care team well informed. Outside of work, Dr. Avery enjoys spending time with family, recreational league soccer, hiking and camping.

Biography: Dr. Nathan Bittner, MD is a Radiation Oncology Specialist who practices in Puyallup, WA. He is 51 years old. Dr. Nathan Bittner, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Jeffrey Albores, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with additional certifications in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Albores strives to treat each patient with compassion and respect, and to provide the information they need to make informed decisions about their care. He approaches each patient as a unique individual who deserves tailored care guided by evidence-based medicine and a shared decision-making process. He performs diagnostic bronchoscopy and sees critically ill patients in the ICU. Dr. Albores is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians. Away from work, Dr. Albores enjoys long distance running, hiking, traveling and trying new restaurants.

Care Philosophy: Frederick Troncales, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist who offers compassionate, high quality care to adults with complex respiratory diseases and those who are critically ill. Dr. Troncales listens to his patient?s concerns and works to manage their illness alongside other members of their care team in both outpatient and hospital settings. Dr. Troncales takes pride in being a hands-on physician and takes the time to communicate with patients, their relatives and medical staff. He is a member of the American Medical Association and American College of Chest Physicians.

Care Philosophy: Ani Fleisig, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with additional fellowship training in minimally invasive/laparoscopic surgical techniques and surgical oncology. She believes in treating each patient with respect and compassion, working with the patient on his or her road to recovery. Dr. Fleisig specializes in surgery for a broad range of cancers from breast, skin, thyroid and gastrointestinal cancer to sarcomas.

Care Philosophy: 'I enjoy the opportunity and challenge of helping patients navigate through difficult medical problems.'

Care Philosophy: Dr. Robert Levenson Jr. is board certified in medical oncology and hematology. Dr. Levenson understands a patient with a newly diagnosed malignant disease, with his or her family, faces a frightening illness and a potentially bewildering series of choices. His practice goals include making those choices understandable and helping to provide appropriate care resources tailored to each patient's needs. With access to the continuum of oncology services ranging from bone marrow transplantation to hospice, he believes that the Highline Cancer Center provides a level of compassion and personal attention that make the organization unique.

Biography: Dr. Mohammed Kanaan, MD is a Hematology Specialist who practices in Bonney Lake, WA. He is 44 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Mohammed Kanaan, MD is affiliated with St. Clare Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Dean Mastras, MD is a Radiation Oncology Specialist who practices in Gig Harbor, WA. He is 62 years old and has been practicing for 36 years. Dr. Dean Mastras, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Thomas Schleichert, DO, is a general surgeon who provides safe, high quality patient care. Understanding that surgery can be a stressful and intimidating event, he strives to ease these sentiments by building a trusting relationship with each patient and creating a supportive environment. His goal is for his patients to feel confident that all their questions and concerns have been addressed and that they will receive the best care possible. He believes in maintaining cost-effective practices, and uses evidence-based medicine to drive and support this approach. Dr. Schleichert trained with renowned colorectal surgeons at the Ferguson Clinic and has extensive experience practicing at a Breast Cancer Center of Excellence (Grand Rapids, Michigan). He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association and American Medical Association. Outside of work, Dr. Schleichert enjoys being outdoors with his wife and daughters, ice hockey, baseball and skiing.