Best Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair Doctors in Everett, WA

Joel Sternbach, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of benign and malignant conditions of the lung, esophagus, mediastinum, pleura and chest wall. He offers surgical solutions for esophageal motility disorders and reflux disease (GERD), and performs robotic and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).

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.

Robert Brasch, MD, is an experienced, board-certified general surgeon who combines compassion, empathy and teamwork to achieve the best overall result for each patient. He enjoys getting to know his patients, is a good listener and has a great sense of humor. Dr. Brasch is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He served as a general medical officer in the United States Marine Corps. Outside of work, he enjoys golf and running.