Gastroenterology at Group Health Medical Centers

Group Health gastroenterologists focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of problems of the digestive tract. They treat diseases and disorders of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The department's board-certified physicians — who include faculty at the University of Washington School of Medicine — offer the full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient gastrointestinal (GI) services, including such new technologies as the endoscopic ultrasound.

At Group Health, close links between primary care physicians and GI specialists mean patients with risk factors are quickly alerted for colorectal screenings. That's critical because colorectal cancer is one of the leading types of cancer in the United States. Group Health's GI department carefully reviews screening guidelines to reflect the latest research and shares this knowledge throughout our care system.

While we provide the latest technology when appropriate, we always consider less invasive procedures when the evidence warrants them. "We want people to be aware that colonoscopy alone is not the only option, and in fact carries some known complications," says Dr. Raymond Hsia, chief of gastroenterology. "Our recommendations include a variety of screening methods in accordance with the needs of each individual patient."

Our Gastroenterology Specialists

• Brandon Bartels, ARNP
• Bruce Beck, MD
• Janet Chu, MD
• Matthew Cole, MD
• Andrew Feld, MD
• Craig Ferguson, ARNP
• Mary Sue Galvin, ARNP
• Raymond Hsia, MD
• Rubeela Malik, MD
• Suzanne McDonald, ARNP
• Pallavi Patel, MD
• Christine Pizzute, MD
• Sheldon Rosen, MD
• Dengda Tang, MD
• Jon Wongsurawat, MD
• Ronald Yeh, MD

If you live outside the service area of our medical centers, use our Provider Directory to find GI specialists near you. If you need help finding a specialist or have questions about your health plan's coverage, contact Customer Service.

Care Locations

Our gastroenterology specialists see patients at the following Group Health medical centers:

• Bellevue Medical Center
• Seattle - Capitol Hill Campus