IntestinalDiverticulitis near Enumclaw, WA

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.

Biography: Ted Naiman, MD, has special interest in all aspects of primary care medicine

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: 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.

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

Care Philosophy: Sangik Oh, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology. Dr. Oh served as Chief Medical Resident during his internal medicine residency. During his gastroenterology fellowship, he also earned his Master s degree in Medical Science from Harvard Medical School. He was also the recipient of the 2002 AASLD/Schering Advanced Hepatology Fellowship Award. Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Oh joined the faculty at Harvard Medical School and was a staff gastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center before joining Tacoma Digestive Disease Center in 2005, which is now Franciscan Digestive Care Associates.

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.

Biography: Dr. Rajesh Manam, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Puyallup, WA. He is 57 years old and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Rajesh Manam, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

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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.