LaparoscopicGallbladderRemovalCholecystectomy near Federal Way, WA

Biography: Amy Stepan, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon whose special medical interests include breast, colorectal, biliary, endocrine and laparoscopic surgery._x000D_ Dr. Amy feels privileged to get to know her patients and assist them through what is often a stressful time. She enjoys being able to offer her patients quicker recovery times through minimally invasive surgical options, and she brings her passion for technical excellence to every surgical procedure she performs._x000D_ Dr. Stepan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons._x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Stepan enjoys spending time with her husband, camping, hiking and traveling.

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: Linda Pai, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in advanced laparascopy. She has special interest in breast surgery, colonoscopy, hernia surgery and thyroid surgery. Drawn to medicine for the opportunity to help others, Dr. Pai believes in educating her patients to help them make informed decisions about their disease. Dr. Pai is an experienced surgeon with excellent outcomes. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is fluent in Chinese.

Care Philosophy: Haroon P. Anwar, MD is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. He practices at Franciscan Center for Weight Management in Federal Way and operates at St. Francis Hospital. A highly skilled surgeon, Dr. Anwar is fellowship trained in laparoscopic, gastrointestinal and bariatric procedures as well as surgical critical care.

Care Philosophy: Clancy Clark, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in surgery of the pancreas, liver and bile duct. He serves as the medical director for the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) program at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.