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.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.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.Away from work, Dr. Simianu enjoys hiking, mountaineering, soccer, and traveling and exploring local cuisine with his wife.Watch Dr. Simianu on King 5 Seattle:Dispelling common myths around colon health - New Day NW. Dr. Simianu is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.

Shalini Kanneganti, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in the treatment of colon and rectal diseases. Her areas of expertise include the laparoscopic treatment of colon and rectal disease; diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy; surgical management of colon and rectal cancer; inflammatory bowel disease; diverticulitis; rectal prolapse; hemorrhoids; fecal incontinence; anal fissures; anal abscesses; and fistulas.Dr. Kanneganti endeavors to deliver care with the highest order of compassion and innovation. She is dedicated to healing patients through surgical intervention.Shalini Kanneganti, MD, #1 Colorectal Surgeon in Pierce County, Top 3 in Washington State. Dr. Kanneganti is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

Ravi Moonka, MD, is a specialist in diseases of the colon and rectum, including cancer, tumors, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rectal prolapse, ileostomy and colostomy reversal, and any other problem that can afflict the colon and rectum. Dr. Moonka is also an expert in the treatment of hernias, abdominal sarcomas, stomach cancer and gallstones.Dr. Moonka lives to make his patient's lives better. Sometimes he makes them a little better and sometimes a lot better. He does other things with his time, but nothing is more important or brings him more satisfaction than that. Dr. Moonka is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Jenny Kaplan, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Kaplan treats all aspects of colon, rectal and anal diseases which include: anorectal concerns, colon cancer, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, pelvic floor disorders, presacral masses, rectal cancer, rectal prolapse and ulcerative colitis. She uses minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic, robotic and transanal approaches.Dr. Kaplan enjoys all aspects of her specialty, from cancer to hemorrhoids. She strives to ensure that her patients feel well cared for and listened to, and takes the time to understand how she can best use her skills to help them get better.Away from work, Dr. Kaplan enjoys traveling and spending time with family. Dr. Kaplan is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Encopresis, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Luay Ailabouni is a Colorectal Surgeon in Richland, Washington. Dr. Ailabouni is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Ailabouni is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Frankhouse is a Colorectal Surgeon in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Frankhouse is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Ian White is a Colorectal Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. White has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dara Christante is a Colorectal Surgeon in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Christante is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Christante is currently accepting new patients.

Adam Juviler is a Colorectal Surgeon in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Juviler is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Juviler is currently accepting new patients.

Ann Seltman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Seltman is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Seltman is currently accepting new patients.

Raman Menon is a Colorectal Surgeon in Redmond, Washington. Dr. Menon is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy. Dr. Menon is currently accepting new patients.

Mitra Ehsan, MD, is board-certified in colon and rectal surgery and general surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Ehsan is passionate about delivering the best possible colorectal surgical care to the residents of the Eastside. She has practiced medicine and surgery in the Bellevue community for over 20 years.Dedicated to helping her patients understand their disease, Dr. Ehsan encourages her patients to be active partners in their care. She regularly collaborates with other physicians and surgeons in the region to treat complex oncology (cancer) cases and pelvic floor reconstruction. She is committed to providing you with high-quality, cutting edge care in an environment of compassion and understanding.Dr. Ehsan is published and has presented her work for scientific and medical conferences, including the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Annual Scientific Conference Recorded Sessions, Seattle Surgical Society, and Northwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.She is trained in robotic colorectal surgery and has been awarded the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine's annual Top Doctor Award multiple times.  Dr. Ehsan is also trained as a certified console surgeon on the da Vinci(R) Si and Xi surgical system. Dr. Ehsan is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Proctitis, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Laila Rashidi is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Rashidi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rashidi is currently accepting new patients.

Anthony Simons is a Colorectal Surgeon in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Simons is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Khayree Butler is a Colorectal Surgeon in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Butler is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anal Fissure, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Amir Bastawrous is a Colorectal Surgeon in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Bastawrous is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Colostomy, and Endoscopy.

Timothy Feldmann is a Colorectal Surgeon in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Feldmann is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cholecystitis, Anal Fissure, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy.

Rodney Kratz is a Colorectal Surgeon in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Kratz is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Proctitis, Anal Fissure, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Darren Pollock is a Colorectal Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Pollock is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Levator Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Melinda Hawkins is a Colorectal Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hawkins is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Levator Syndrome, Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

John Griffin is a Colorectal Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Griffin is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

James Hibbert is a Colorectal Surgeon in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Hibbert is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Rectocele, Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Lindsay Sceats is a Colorectal Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Sceats is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Sceats is currently accepting new patients.

Ulrik Wallin is a Colorectal Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wallin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anorectal Abscess, Hemorrhoids, Colorectal Cancer, and Colostomy. Dr. Wallin is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Berger is a Colorectal Surgeon in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Berger is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Fecal Impaction, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hepatectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Berger is currently accepting new patients.