LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Olympia, WA

Biography: Dr. Thomas Wixted, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Silverdale, WA. He is 50 years old. Dr. Thomas Wixted, MD is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center-Silverdale.

Biography: Dr. John Conrad, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. John Conrad, MD is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Amit Kainth, MD is a Vascular Surgery Specialist who practices in Lakewood, WA. He is 37 years old. Dr. Amit Kainth, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: Daniel Cuadrado, MD, is a board-certified general and cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery. Prior to joining Franciscan, Dr. Cuadrado was an associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and an active duty Army surgeon. During his 20+ year Army career, he served as a surgeon for the Joint Special Operations Command with nine combat deployments and as the consultant to the Office of the Surgeon General in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is a graduate of the Army War College with a Master's Degree in Strategic Sciences._x000D_ Dr. Cuadrado is interested in all aspects of non-cardiac thoracic surgery and has had extensive training in minimally invasive and robotic procedures for benign and malignant diseases of the lung, esophagus, pleura and mediastinum as well as anti-reflux surgery. He has experience in robotic navigational bronchoscopy, airway stenting, endobronchial ultrasound, esophagoscopy to include stenting and transoral incisionless fundoplication._x000D_ Dr. Cuadrado is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Chest Physicians and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He has authored numerous book chapters, peer-reviewed publications and served as an editor for Surgical Clinics of North America.

Biography: Val Simianu, MD, specializes in surgery for conditions of the colon, rectum and anal canal, such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He also treats pelvic floor problems such as prolapse and incontinence. He has specialty training in laparoscopic, robotic and trans-anal approaches for these conditions._x000D_ Dr. Simianu works very closely with other specialists, such as gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists and urogynecologists, to plan the best course of treatment for each patient. He enjoys playing a part in his patients' journeys to recovery._x000D_ Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Simianu actively conducts research studies on colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic health problems. He has a special interest in population health, health-services research and surgical education, and serves as the Medical Director of the colorectal service line for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Center for Digestive Health._x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Simianu enjoys hiking, mountaineering, soccer, and traveling and exploring local cuisine with his wife.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Coleman has completed specialty training in Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery. She focuses primarily on anti-reflux surgery and hiatal hernia repair. She also provides surgical care for breast cancer, colorectal surgery, melanoma, hernia, spleen, and adrenal disease.

Biography: Angel Reyes, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, is a distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted bariatric procedures. Dr. Reyes believes first-rate medical care must be holistic and attend to mind, body and spirit. It must also emphasize patient education, ensuring patients understand the disease process, how medical and surgical interventions can help, and the path to a healthy lifestyle. _x000D_ A veteran of the United States Army, Dr. Reyes served as Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. _x000D_ Dr. Reyes is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He is a member of The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), American Hernia Society (AHS), Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (AGES), and a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM). _x000D_ Dr. Reyes' areas of expertise include: _x000D_ _x000D_ Robotic gastric bypass _x000D_ Robotic sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve) _x000D_ Robotic duodenal switch _x000D_ Robotic and laparoscopic bariatric revisions _x000D_ Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAP-BAND) management _x000D_ Laparoscopic gastric bypass _x000D_ Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy _x000D_ Minimally invasive surgery _x000D_ _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Reyes-Villanueva enjoys outdoor activities including hiking and skiing with his family and motorcycle riding.