Renal Transplant near Tacoma, WA

Biography: Nick Cowan, MD, is a board certified urologist and transplant surgeon specializing in kidney transplant, kidney cancer, kidney stones, and laparoscopic and robotic urologic surgery._x000D_ Dr. Cowan is the Urology Residency Program director at Virginia Mason and a clinical assistant professor of urology at the University of Washington. He is a member of the American Urologic Association, and the Urologic Society for Transplantation and Renal Surgery. He serves as a manuscript reviewer with Urology Practice, Urology, Journal of Urology and Clinical Transplantation._x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Cowan enjoys surfing, skiing and backpacking.

Care Philosophy: Richard Johnston, MD, is a urologist and robotic surgeon, with dual fellowships in treating urologic cancer and kidney stones. He sees adults with any urologic condition, including cancer of the kidney, prostate and bladder, as well as kidney stones (both surgical and medical management). He performs kidney-sparing robotic partial nephrectomies, as well as active surveillance of a wide range of conditions. Dr. Johnston treats each patient with compassion and respect. He ensures that they have access to every state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment option available, and takes the time to discuss each option so patients can actively participate in their own care.

Biography: Christian Kuhr, MD, is a board-certified urologist with special medical interest in kidney and pancreas transplantation and kidney cancer surgery. Dr. Kuhr's lab focuses on the mechanisms of immune tolerance as they relate to organ transplantation and cancer treatment.Dr. Kuhr feels privileged to work with patients and to witness the transformative effects of transplantation, both for the patients and their families. The process of transplant surgery requires a lot of trust between patient and physician, and Dr. Kuhr works hard to built this trust.Dr. Kuhr is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is part of Benaroya Research Institute, a clinical associate professor of surgery and urology at the University of Washington, and affiliate in research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He has been named a Top Doctor by Seattle Metropolitan and Seattle magazines.When not caring for patients or in the laboratory, Dr. Kuhr enjoys spending time with his wife, two children and dog, hiking, climbing, skiing, cycling and running. He also enjoys the outdoors, travel and music.

Care Philosophy: 'Practicing medicine today involves forming a partnership between the patient and physician, so that decisions can be made together.'

Biography: Jared Brandenberger, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in abdominal transplantation and liver, kidney and pancreas surgery. _x000D_ Outside of work, Dr. Brandenberger enjoys soccer, snowboarding, wakeboarding, hunting and fishing, and classic car restoration.

Biography: Daniel Willis, MD, is a urologic surgeon who offers care for the full spectrum of urologic disorders, including complex cases. Dr. Willis has fellowship training in urologic cancers with expertise in the treatment of bladder, prostate, kidney, testes and penile cancers, and is trained in robotic surgery. Conscientious, caring and dedicated to patient education, Dr. Willis empowers patients to participate jointly in their care and to make personalized, informed medical decisions. In his off-hours, Dr. Willis enjoys outdoor sports and recreation, home improvement projects and time spent with his children.

Biography: Jaspreet Parihar, MD, is a board-certified urologist with fellowship training in da Vinci robotic and minimally invasive surgeries in urologic oncology. His scope of work includes urologic cancers (with special interest and expertise in kidney/ bladder/prostate cancer) and benign conditions such as BPH and kidney stones. He strives to provide holistic, compassionate care and to treat his patients as he would his family. Dr. Parihar is a member of the American Urological Association, American College of Surgeons Professional Association and American Medical Association. Away from work, Dr. Parihar enjoys hiking and tennis.