IntestinalDiverticulitis near Newcastle, WA

Care Philosophy: Travis Gerrard, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults, with special medical interest in digital health and informatics.Away from work, Dr. Gerrard enjoys computer programming, informatics, bike commuting, vegan cooking and hiking.

Biography: Oviea Akpotaire, MD, provides care for general gastrointestinal disease and colorectal cancer prevention. His special medical interests include obesity medicine/endoscopic bariatrics and public health.Dr. Akpotaire's approach is kind, warm, thoughtful and thorough. He enjoys empowering patients through education and health literacy, which gives them the tools to further participate in their own care. Seeing people regain a sense of control in the midst of illness motivates him to bring his best self to work. This engagement strengthens the patient-physician partnership, and aligns them on the shared and lifelong goal of living well and in good health.Dr. Akpotaire is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and American Gastroenterological Association. He serves as an associate professor of gastroenterology at Virginia Mason.Dr. Akpotaire will treat patients at Virginia Mason Seattle Medical Center and St. Anne Hospital in Burien.

Biography: Lance Larson, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who specializes in primary care for adults, with an emphasis on preventive medicine._x000D_ Dr. Larson approaches patient care with empathy and understanding. He acknowledges the importance of letting patients fully express their concerns, and becoming a friend and partner in their health care journey._x000D_ Dr. Larson was born and raised in Bellevue, and has gone on to raise two children here. Along with his active family, he enjoys water and snow sports and is an avid Seahawks fan, having been a season ticket holder since they began in 1976.