IntestinalDiverticulitis near Port Orchard, WA

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.

Biography: Dr. Michael Lee, MD is an Internist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 51 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Michael Lee, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: Michael Oliver Roxas, MD, is an internal medicine physician who offers comprehensive primary care for adults, with special medical interest in gastroenterology and endocrinology. _x000D_ Dr. Roxas believes medical care should always be patient-centered. As such, he ``thinks like a patient, acts like a doctor.`` His role is to coach and motivate, helping patients make the right decisions for themselves. He serves not only as a patient's physician, but also their partner in health. _x000D_ Dr. Roxas is a member of the American College of Physicians and American Medical Association.

Biography: Dr. Walter Hassig, MD is an Internist who practices in Federal Way, WA. He is 66 years old and has been practicing for 39 years. Dr. Walter Hassig, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Biography: Ajay Sharma, MD, offers comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. _x000D_ Dr. Sharma has a passion for excellence and a desire to care for people from all walks of life. He strives to build long-term relationships with his patients, and to treat each patient holistically, taking care of the mind, body and spirit.

Care Philosophy: Gautam Mankaney, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in hereditary cancer syndromes (lynch syndrome, familial adenomatous polyposis, PTEN-tumor hamartoma syndromes, juvenile polyposis, Peutz-Jeghers, Li-Fraumeni, MutYH-associated polyposis, sessile serrated polyposis), fecal microbiota transplantation, endoscopy, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal cancer. Dr. Mankaney has a special medical interest in treating individuals with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer syndrome, or at high risk for developing cancer. Dr. Mankaney serves as both the Director of Endoscopy and Director of Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention. Previously, he has served as a Committee Chair for the Collaborative Group of Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Syndromes, and as a Training Committee member with the American College of Gastroenterology. He has received multiple teaching awards. Away from work, he enjoys tennis, bouldering, hiking and traveling.

Care Philosophy: "I chose primary care as my field because I enjoy getting to know my patients and working with them as team to take care of their health care needs."

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: Dr. Mark Hoffman, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Poulsbo, WA. He is 61 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Mark Hoffman, MD is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center-Silverdale.

Care Philosophy: Travis Gerrard, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults, with special medical interest in digital health and informatics.Away from work, Dr. Gerrard enjoys computer programming, informatics, bike commuting, vegan cooking and hiking.

Care Philosophy: Thomas Schleichert, DO, is a general surgeon who provides safe, high quality patient care. Understanding that surgery can be a stressful and intimidating event, he strives to ease these sentiments by building a trusting relationship with each patient and creating a supportive environment. His goal is for his patients to feel confident that all their questions and concerns have been addressed and that they will receive the best care possible. He believes in maintaining cost-effective practices, and uses evidence-based medicine to drive and support this approach. Dr. Schleichert trained with renowned colorectal surgeons at the Ferguson Clinic and has extensive experience practicing at a Breast Cancer Center of Excellence (Grand Rapids, Michigan). He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association and American Medical Association. Outside of work, Dr. Schleichert enjoys being outdoors with his wife and daughters, ice hockey, baseball and skiing.