IntestinalDiverticulitis near Newcastle, WA

Biography: Sara May, MD, enjoys running, hiking, traveling, and cooking.

Biography: Kaori Yoshida, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in primary care for adults. While she treats a wide variety of medical conditions, her main focus is on talking about preventive care with her patients. She enjoys developing long-term relationships with them, and strives to understand and prioritize their health care needs and goals. _x000D_ Away from work, she enjoys cooking and eating good food, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Biography: Una Lee, MD, is a board-certified urologist with subspecialty board certification in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS)/urogynecology. She specializes in female urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse (hysterectomy for prolapse, vaginal native tissue prolapse repair and robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery), overactive bladder, fistula repair, urethral diverticulum, and complications related to vaginal mesh or prior sling. Dr. Lee is passionate about delivering compassionate patient-centered care._x000D_ Dr. Lee is the Head of the Section of Urology and Renal Transplantation at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. She is an Associate Clinical Professor of Urology at the University of Washington and serves as Associate Program Director of the FPMRS fellowship at Virginia Mason. Dr. Lee is President-Elect and Women's Health Chair of the Washington State Urology Society. She is a member-at-large of the Society for Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU), and serves on an American Urological Association guidelines committee._x000D_ Dr. Lee serves as lead investigator in collaborative patient engagement work on amplifying women's voices in stress urinary incontinence surgery research prioritization. She volunteers to provide obstetric fistula and childbirth injury care and medical education in Uganda. She served as Guest Editor of a special edition of Urology focused on Women's Health. She hopes to raise awareness of urologic issues related to advancing women's health, lead positive change within health care, and continue to improve the quality of life of women through clinical care, teaching, advocacy and research. _x000D_ Curriculum Vitae

Biography: Monica Waldie, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in primary care for adults. Dr. Waldie enjoys taking care of the whole person, building relationships over time and working in partnership with her patients to find solutions to their health concerns. She especially enjoys treating depression, anxiety and mood disorders, and understands how important it is for her patients to feel they have been heard._x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Waldie enjoys skiing, singing and spending time with family.

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: Dr. Kevin Means, MD is an Internist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 40 years old. Dr. Kevin Means, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Joy Bucher, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults, with special medical interest in heart disease and diabetes. Dr. Bucher strives to spend quality time with her patients, getting to know them and ensuring optimal care decisions are made. She also maintains ongoing communication with the specialists involved in her patients' care.As part of her primary care work, Dr. Bucher teaches medical students and residents, which keeps her up-to-date on the latest evidence-based medicine and always learning.Dr. Bucher is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Bucher enjoys bicycling, running, and family time with her husband and daughters.

Biography: Megha Rao, MD, specializes in geriatric care, preventive care, chronic disease management and chronic pain._x000D_ Dr. Rao enjoys yoga, pilates, hiking and traveling with her young family.

Biography: Elizabeth Gold, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with special interest in women's cardiovascular health, primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, risk factor reduction and research into the underlying cause of atherosclerosis. _x000D_ Dr. Gold enjoys working with patients over time, empowering them to make healthy lifestyle choices and making a positive difference in their lives. As a researcher studying the interaction between inflammation and lipid metabolism, she is able to bring the latest scientific insights into her conversations with patients. _x000D_ Dr. Gold is a senior scientist with the Institute for Systems Biology and a Fellow with the American College of Cardiology. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Gold spends time riding and competing with her horse, and enjoying the outdoors with her dogs.

Biography: Dr. Sarah Maitre, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Renton, WA. She is 54 years old. Dr. Sarah Maitre, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Biography: Sarah Sprouse, MD, specializes in gastroenterology. _x000D_ Dr. Sprouse enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Biography: Dr. Lauren Wancata, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. She is 40 years old and has been practicing for 14 years. Dr. Lauren Wancata, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Edward Cuaresma, MD, cares for patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, from celiac and Crohn's disease to irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Cuaresma is also experienced with endoscopy, a nonsurgical procedure where a flexible tube with a light and camera is used to visualize the digestive tract to aid in diagnosing and treating disease. _x000D_ Dr. Cuaresma understands how medical conditions affect a person's emotional and psychosocial well-being. His approach is that of an ongoing partnership with each patient, with an emphasis on accessibility and open communication as they work toward a common goal. He is dedicated to providing excellent, evidence-based digestive care. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Cuaresma enjoys photography, film and literature. He also enjoys hiking as a way to experience the nature unique to the Pacific Northwest.

Biography: Dr. Michelle Lam, MD is an Internist who practices in Seattle, WA. She is 39 years old. Dr. Michelle Lam, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.