IntestinalDiverticulitis near Enumclaw, WA

Care Philosophy: Troy Houseworth, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. A highly skilled surgeon, Dr. Houseworth is a veteran of the United States Army, where he served as chief of general surgery and developed a bariatric surgery program for Keller Hospital in West Point, New York.

Biography: Dr. Cheyenne Enevold, MD is an Internist who practices in Issaquah, WA. She is 35 years old. Dr. Cheyenne Enevold, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Tara Kerr, MD is an Internist who practices in Federal Way, WA. She is 50 years old. Dr. Tara Kerr, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Justin Brandler, MD, cares for patients with gastrointestinal conditions, both general and complex. Dr. Brandler believes it is his calling and responsibility to serve as a healer and teacher for his patients. Through evidence-based medicine and comprehensive, personalized care plans developed through a strong patient-physician partnership, he desires to empower patients with tools for hope and healing._x000D_ In addition to using medication to treat disease, Dr. Brandler thoughtfully harnesses therapeutic tools from nutrition, psychology, integrative medicine and spiritual care. He strives to earn his patients' trust, and seeks to provide a safe and welcoming space through empathetic listening, humor and compassionate care._x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Brandler enjoys sipping coffee with his wife and being a jungle gym for his two energetic young boys. He also enjoys running, swimming and weight-lifting, and is a superhero enthusiast._x000D_ _x000D_ Procedures and conditions treated:_x000D_ _x000D_ Diarrhea and constipation _x000D_ Irritable bowel syndrome and other functional disorders of brain-gut interaction _x000D_ Fecal incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders _x000D_ General gastroenterology _x000D_ Neurogastroenterology and motility _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Awards/Accolades_x000D_ _x000D_ October 2022 - Awarded the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) ``Social Media Acumen`` award for his ACG magazine article on his Twitter initiative, #GIEmpathyInitiative, where Dr. Brandler put himself through various uncomfortable tests and treatments patients are asked to go through, documenting the process along the way._x000D_

Care Philosophy: Joseph W. Magley, MD sepcializes in family medicine and obstetrics. He believes buidling a relationship based on mutual trust, equality, understanding and caring is the foundation of medicine. Dr. Magley, provides high quality and personalized care to individuals and families. He is passionate about providing the full spectrum of medical care to individuals and families in his community. Dr. Magley, is an Enucmlaw native. Having grown up on the Plateau he enjoys being active and providing medical and obstetric care in the community.

Biography: Dr. Eugenia Guray, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Puyallup, WA. She is 64 years old.

Biography: Sam Rosenfeld, MD, PhD, offers evidence-based, patient-centered, digestive disease care, balancing patient goals and interests with the newest data. Dr. Rosenfeld recognizes that every patient experiences their digestive issues differently and has unique expectations for their medical care. He strives to meet patients where they are and form an alliance to provide the best care possible.Dr. Rosenfeld focuses primarily on treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis. His IBD team is at the forefront of advanced therapies, including clinical trials, and novel diagnostics including intestinal ultrasound.

Care Philosophy: John Smoots, MD, provides complete care for adults. He is here to treat you when you are ill, and to help you achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle through ongoing preventive care and education. Dr. Smoots believes that the doctor and patient are a team, and that a commitment to patient education helps maximize the benefits of treatment.

Care Philosophy: Jude Gerard D. Verzosa, M.D., is an internist whose medical interests and specialties include diabetes care and management, geriatrics, critical and ICU care, pain intervention, and cardiology. Inspired by his mother, a retired Ob/Gyn, Dr. Verzosa strives to provide a high level of comfort and healing to his patients. He sees them as partners, not just receivers, in their health care. Dr. Verzosa is certified in pain intervention and injection techniques, and performs Holter Tests. Dr. Verzosa moved to the Pacific Northwest with the express wish to practice medicine in a small community. He enjoys mixed martial arts, Tae Kwon Do, scuba diving, climbing and fishing in his spare time. Dr. Verzosa also speaks Filipino, Tagalog and medical Spanish.

Care Philosophy: Archana Rajan, MD, is a board-certified family physician offering a holistic, individualized approach to care. She desires to treat the human being behind the disease, with emotional, physical, spiritual, social and psychological support. She stresses preventive care and education, so that patients can take charge of their own health. She also serves to help patients navigate the complex, multidisciplinary health care system, so they can access the resources needed to enhance and complete their care. Dr. Rajan is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association and American Association of Family Physicians. Outside of work, she enjoys teaching and playing piano, reading, cooking, traveling and hiking.

Biography: Anna Hubbard, MD, is a well-rounded general surgeon with exposure to both acute care surgery and bread-and-butter general surgery, including hernias, gallbladder disease, breast surgery, benign anorectal conditions, skin and soft tissues masses, diverticular disease and colon cancer. She also has experience with basic endoscopy, robotic surgery and complex laparoscopy. Dr. Hubbard strives to provide high-quality, evidence-based management of surgical disease. She has a thoughtful, compassionate approach to every patient interaction.Away from work, Dr. Hubbard enjoys hiking, sailing, badminton, singing karaoke, and spending quality time with family and friends. She is beginning to dabble in cooking.

Care Philosophy: 'I enjoy the opportunity and challenge of helping patients navigate through difficult medical problems.'