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Top Doctors 2019: Gastroenterology
Part of our 19th annual list of the region's best physicians
By Edited by Virginia Smyth January 2, 2019
This article originally appeared in the April 2019 issue of Seattle magazine.
This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe.
These doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the stomach, intestines, bowels and other organs, such as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas, as well as the esophagus.
Diane Y. Bai, M.D., capsule endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, colon and gastrointestinal cancer; Franciscan Digestive Care Associates, 1112 Sixth Ave., Suite 200, Tacoma, 253.272.8664; CHI Franciscan St. Joseph Medical Center; University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 2000
Raj Butani, M.D., endoscopy and colonoscopy, colon cancer screening, peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); Washington Gastroenterology, 1135 116th Ave. NE, Suite 560, Bellevue, 425.454.4768; Overlake Medical Center; Drexel University College of Medicine, 1996
Fred M. Drennan, M.D., inflammatory bowel disease, digestive and gastrointestinal functional disorders, liver disease; Virginia Mason Lynnwood Medical Center, Gastroenterology, 19116 33rd Ave. W, Lynnwood, 425.712.7900; Virginia Mason Medical Center; Yale School of Medicine, 1982
Sujoy K. Ghorai, M.D., upper endoscopy, PillCam, colonoscopy/polypectomy; Western Washington Medical Group, Gastroenterology, 4225 Hoyt Ave., Suite A, Everett, 425.259.3122; Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, EvergreenHealth Monroe; Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 1996
Michael Gluck, M.D., pancreatic/biliary endoscopy (ERCP), inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic esophagitis; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Gastroenterology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.2319; Virginia Mason Medical Center; David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, 1981
Peggy D. Headstrom, M.D., liver disease, hepatitis, ulcerative colitis; The Polyclinic Broadway, Gastroenterology, 1145 Broadway, Seattle, 206.860.4544; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; Swedish Medical Center–Cherry Hill; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1999
Michael B. Kimmey, M.D., therapeutic and pancreatic/biliary endoscopy (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound, gastrointestinal cancer; Franciscan Digestive Care Associates, 4700 Point Fosdick Drive NW, Suite 308, Gig Harbor, 253.858.5433; CHI Franciscan St. Joseph Medical Center; Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 1979
Scott D. Lee, M.D., inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis/Crohn’s, endoscopy; Digestive Health Center at University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.598.4377; University of Washington Medical Center; Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, 1994
Craig Pepin, M.D., gastrointestinal disorders, liver disease; The Polyclinic Broadway, Gastroenterology, 1145 Broadway, Seattle, 206.860.4544; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill, Swedish Medical Center–Cherry Hill; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1995
Alexandra E. Read, M.D., gastrointestinal disorders, colon cancer screening, liver disease; Seattle Gastroenterology Associates, 11027 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 100, Seattle, 206.365.4492; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center–Ballard; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1983
Andrew Ross, M.D., gastrointestinal cancer, Barrett’s esophagus, pancreatic and biliary disease; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Digestive Disease Institute, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.2319; Virginia Mason Medical Center; Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2000
Michael D. Saunders, M.D., pancreatic/biliary endoscopy (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound, pancreatic disease; Digestive Health Center at University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.598.4377; University of Washington Medical Center; Medical College of Wisconsin, 1993