Intestinal Diverticulitis near Snoqualmie, WA

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.

Biography: Dr. Kevin Leung, MD is an Internist who practices in Kent, WA. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Kevin Leung, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Biography: Anne Tuttle, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who offers primary care for adults, with a special interest in women's health care. She treats the classic health problems that affect adults, from diabetes and cholesterol management to hypertension and menopause care._x000D_ Dr. Tuttle enjoys developing relationships with her patients over time. Recognizing that the list of aches and pains that a patient presents with may be masking an underlying concern, Dr. Tuttle strives to listen carefully and to read between the lines. She finds it very satisfying when she can help her patients reach good endpoints._x000D_ Away from work, she enjoys reading, hiking, exploring the outdoors and learning to play the guitar.

Biography: Vikram Anand, MD, is a general gastroenterology provider specializing in the management of an array of complex digestive conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease. He also serves as a non-transplant hepatology provider with interest in the management of viral hepatitis and autoimmune liver disease. He performs endoscopy and colonoscopy.Dr. Anand educates his patients regarding normal anatomy and physiology, then directs their attention to their specific disease pathology so they understand its process and management. He believes good communication and information is essential so that his patients can be involved in their own care.Dr. Anand is a member of the American College of Gastroenterologists, American Gastroenterological Association and American College of Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Anand enjoys spending time with his wife and toddler, where they often find themselves enjoying the outdoors and exploring restaurants in and around Seattle

Biography: Dr. Shaily Jain, MD is an Internist who practices in Kent, WA. She is 52 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Shaily Jain, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Daniel Bushyhead, MD, is a board-certified general gastroenterologist providing personalized, compassionate digestive care. He performs endoscopic procedures, diagnoses and manages a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders, and provides screening for colorectal cancer. Dr. Bushyhead understands the importance of listening to his patients and working together to establish a treatment plan. Dr. Bushyhead is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and Alpha Omega Alpha. Away from work, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking and cooking.

Care Philosophy: Patricia Quaine, MD, is a board-certified, experienced gastroenterologist who provides comprehensive, compassionate digestive care for adults. Conditions she treats range from Crohn’s disease and gastric reflux to hepatitis and pancreatitis. She also offers colon cancer prevention and screening, as well as therapeutic and capsule endoscopy. Dr. Quaine is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Biography: Dr. Lars Kaine, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Kirkland, WA. He is 53 years old and has been practicing for 16 years. Dr. Lars Kaine, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Christopher Duncan, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist providing expert digestive disease care for patients ages 18 and older. _x000D_ Dr. Duncan strives to foster a healthy relationship with his patients through patience, understanding and compassion for all individuals with digestive disease. Dr. Duncan also strives to remain on the cutting edge of knowledge. Combining both goals allows him to deliver the highest level of care to his patients.

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.