LaparoscopicUmbilicalorVentralHerniaRepair near Edmonds, WA

Biography: 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).

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.

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.

Biography: Mohan Mallipeddi, MD, specializes in minimally invasive (laparoscopic/robotic) surgery for hernias, benign esophageal disorders, stomach and intestinal cancer, and obesity._x000D_ For all his surgical patients, Dr. Mallipeddi gives them the opportunity to express their own story. As a specialist in bariatric (obesity) surgery, he enjoys the opportunity to follow his patients over a long period of time, getting to know them along the way and witnessing their transformation toward better health._x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Mallipeddi enjoys board games, movies, travel, family time and playing sports (soccer, volleyball, basketball, ultimate, badminton).

Care Philosophy: 'I try to give the same care to my patients that I would to my own family.'

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: Nathan Avery, MD, is a general surgeon who offers state-of-the-art surgical care to patients age 16 and older, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Dr. Avery believes that good patient care requires clinical excellence, availability, patience, warmth and empathy. He strives to incorporate each of these into every patient encounter. He considers it particularly important to present his patients with all available treatment options, to achieve a mutual understanding and to ensure that their decisions are consistent with their values. He recognizes that there is no one best treatment that suits everyone. Dr. Avery emphasizes communication with referring providers and is committed to keeping members of the care team well informed. Outside of work, Dr. Avery enjoys spending time with family, recreational league soccer, hiking and camping.

Care Philosophy: 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.

Biography: Lily Chang, MD, FACS is board-certified general surgeon with special interest in minimally invasive surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and bariatric surgery.Outside of work, Dr. Chang enjoys spending time with her family 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.