Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia near Olympia, WA

Care Philosophy: Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD, is a gastroenterologist who is skilled in all areas of adult general gastroenterology. He believes communication and compassion are the keys to establishing a successful and trustful relationship with patients. As a colleague, he promotes an interdisciplinary approach to patient care in order to achieve the mutual goal of creating a positive impact on patients' lives. Dr. Urbina-Alvarez is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Outside of work, Dr. Urbina-Alvarez enjoys hiking, traveling, bicycling and playing tennis.

Care Philosophy: William Hirota, MD has a sincere desire to work closely with his colleagues to provide the highest quality of GI care in a compassionate and timely fashion. Dr. Hirota is actively incolved in physician leadership development, public policy regarding health care delivery, local community charity care and participating in improving quality care measurements in GI.

Care Philosophy: Thomas (TJ) Templin, II, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon who specializes in cardiothoracic surgery for patients ages 15 and older. He has trained extensively in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic and foregut procedures, including minimally invasive lung and esophageal resections, sympathectomy, and anti-reflux revisions. He also has experience with advanced bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy, including EBUS, airway and esophageal stenting, and esophageal dilation. Dr. Templin follows the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis, which translates to care for the whole person; he treats individuals, not just diseases. Dr. Templin is a Fellow of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Care Philosophy: Brian Mulhall, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Mulhall also holds a Master of Public Health degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He served as Director of the Center for Liver Disease at Walter Reed Medical Center. Dr. Mulhall has special medical interests in inflammatory bowel disease, biliary and liver processes, along with functional intestinal disorders. He has received international recognition for his research, teaching and published articles. Dr. Mulhall has been active in the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Care Philosophy: Amy Tsuchida, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology. Prior to joining Franciscan, Dr. Tsuchida served as Chief of the Gastroenterology Service at Madigan Army Medical Center. She is a retired Colonel from the U.S. Army.

Biography: Johnathan Ha, MD, is a board-certified internist who specializes in digestive disorders, from acid reflux and gastric ulcers, to hepatitis and other liver diseases, to colonoscopy and bowel disorders. _x000D_ Dr. Ha is a member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) and the American Gastroenterological Association. In 2016, he was awarded the AASLD Emerging Liver Scholar Award and has co-authored many articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Care Philosophy: Kalyan Kanneganti, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who is skilled in all areas of adult general gastroenterology and hepatology, with special medical interest in colonoscopy for colon cancer screening and the management of GI bleeding, viral hepatitis, complex liver diseases and GERD. Dr. Kanneganti focuses on providing holistic, compassionate and patient-centered care. He strives to help patients understand their disease process and involve them in shared decision making. Dr. Kanneganti is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Care Philosophy: Kyung W. Noh, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology. During his fellowship, he also received advanced training in endoscopic ultrasound. Dr. Noh specializes in pancreatic diseases and endoscopic ultrasound. He has published numerous articles in major peer-reviewed journals and has presented at national and international meetings. His professional memberships include the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Care Philosophy: Diane Bai is a board-certified gastroenterologist. She works hard to provide compassionate, top-quality care to each of her patients. Dr. Bai, focuses on developing relationships with patients and their families in order to help them understand their illnesses and their treatment options. Dr. Bai is affiliated with the American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Washington State Medical Association and American College of Physicians - Women in Medicine.

Care Philosophy: Steven Larson, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Larson received his undergraduate and medical degrees as part of a United States Air Force scholarship program. Dr. Larson has published numerous research papers and has presented his research at national meetings. He has a strong interest in treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Other areas of interest include capsule endoscopy, colon cancer prevention and functional bowel diseases. Dr. Larson is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Biography: Dr. Gary Taubman, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 72 years old and has been practicing for 45 years. Dr. Gary Taubman, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: Venkat Nutalapati, MD, specializes in digestive disorders and liver diseases in adults. Dr. Nutalapati practices personal and patient-driven care with an emphasis on listening to his patients, and providing patient care with compassion, competence, confidence and commitment. _x000D_ Dr. Nutalapati is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Nutalapati enjoys watching American football, hiking and spending time with family.

Biography: Dr. Ralph Katsman, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Ralph Katsman, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: Ioannis Papadopoulos, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with a focus on advanced and therapeutic endoscopy including endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, pancreaticobiliary disorders, endoscopic mucosal resection, luminal stenting, endoscopic management of GERD and Barrett's esophagus. _x000D_ Dr. Papadopoulos treats each patient as he would wish to be treated, doing the best he can to diagnosis, manage or cure their condition. He is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Gastroenterology and Society of United States Army Flight Surgeons. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Papadopoulos enjoys cycling, hiking, camping, traveling and spending time with family.