Intestinal Diverticulitis near University Place, WA

Care Philosophy: Shalini Kanneganti, MD, is a fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in the treatment of colon and rectal diseases. Her areas of expertise include the laparoscopic treatment of colon and rectal disease; diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy;surgical management of colon and rectal cancer; inflammatory bowel disease; diverticulitis; rectal prolapse; hemorrhoids; fecal incontinence; anal fissures; anal abscesses; and fistulas. Dr. Kanneganti endeavors to deliver care with the highest order of compassion and innovation. She is dedicated to healing patients through surgical intervention.

Care Philosophy: William Hirota, MD has a sincere desire to work closely with his colleagues to provide the highest quality of GI care in a compassionate and timely fashion. Dr. Hirota is actively incolved in physician leadership development, public policy regarding health care delivery, local community charity care and participating in improving quality care measurements in GI.

Biography: Dr. Sanjay Agrawal, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 59 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Sanjay Agrawal, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Kalyan Kanneganti, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who is skilled in all areas of adult general gastroenterology and hepatology, with special medical interest in colonoscopy for colon cancer screening and the management of GI bleeding, viral hepatitis, complex liver diseases and GERD. Dr. Kanneganti focuses on providing holistic, compassionate and patient-centered care. He strives to help patients understand their disease process and involve them in shared decision making. Dr. Kanneganti is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Care Philosophy: Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD, is a gastroenterologist who is skilled in all areas of adult general gastroenterology. He believes communication and compassion are the keys to establishing a successful and trustful relationship with patients. As a colleague, he promotes an interdisciplinary approach to patient care in order to achieve the mutual goal of creating a positive impact on patients' lives. Dr. Urbina-Alvarez is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Outside of work, Dr. Urbina-Alvarez enjoys hiking, traveling, bicycling and playing tennis.

Biography: Johnathan Ha, MD, is a board-certified internist who specializes in digestive disorders, from acid reflux and gastric ulcers, to hepatitis and other liver diseases, to colonoscopy and bowel disorders. _x000D_ Dr. Ha is a member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) and the American Gastroenterological Association. In 2016, he was awarded the AASLD Emerging Liver Scholar Award and has co-authored many articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Care Philosophy: Steven Larson, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Larson received his undergraduate and medical degrees as part of a United States Air Force scholarship program. Dr. Larson has published numerous research papers and has presented his research at national meetings. He has a strong interest in treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Other areas of interest include capsule endoscopy, colon cancer prevention and functional bowel diseases. Dr. Larson is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Biography: Dr. William Holderman, MD is an Internist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. William Holderman, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: With 30 years of family practice experience I see myself as my patient's advisor in managing and choosing wisely in their health care decisions. Each individual is unique and needs to have their own input in medical decisions. I tend to encourage diet, exercise and natural approaches and try to minimize use of medication when possible. I discourage narcotics or tranquilizers on a chronic basis as my experience is patients just develop tolerance and now have two problems instead of one.

Biography: John Sun, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist providing comprehensive digestive care for adults. In addition to general gastroenterology, he has specific experience in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, small intestinal disease and celiac disease. Dr. Sun believes in establishing a therapeutic partnership with his patients, and a close working relationship with his physician colleagues, in order to achieve the best outcomes. He takes the time to educate patients on their condition, treatment options and outcomes so they can make informed choices to feel their best. Dr. Sun is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology.

Biography: Dr. Ralph Katsman, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Ralph Katsman, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Dennis Galvon, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Gig Harbor, WA. He is 71 years old. Dr. Dennis Galvon, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: Venkat Nutalapati, MD, specializes in digestive disorders and liver diseases in adults. Dr. Nutalapati practices personal and patient-driven care with an emphasis on listening to his patients, and providing patient care with compassion, competence, confidence and commitment. _x000D_ Dr. Nutalapati is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Nutalapati enjoys watching American football, hiking and spending time with family.