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Dr. John Griffin, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 55
Dr. John Griffin, MD
4.4 (98 Ratings)
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Dr. John Griffin, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Seattle, WA.
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Dr. John Griffin, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 55
Seattle, WA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. John Griffin, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Seattle, WA.

About

Dr. Griffin graduated from Loma Linda University. Dr. John Griffin, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Seattle, WA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Griffin currently practices at Swedish Colon & Rectal Clinic - First Hill and are affiliated with Swedish First Hill Campus and Swedish Issaquah Campus. Dr. Griffin has experience treating conditions like Pelvic Abscess among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Griffin received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 98 times. Dr. Griffin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Griffin is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pelvic Abscess
Wound Repair
Colectomy
Pelvic Abscess
Wound Repair
Colectomy
Pelvic Abscess
Wound Repair
Colectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Obstruction
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Crohn's Disease
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Ulcerative Colitis
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparotomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Vaginectomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Swedish Colon & Rectal Clinic - First Hill
    1101 Madison St Fl 5, Seattle, WA 98104
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4.4
Based on 98 Reviews
5 Stars (77)
4 Stars (8)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (10)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 18, 2025
I have lot of respect and grateful to my Doctor John Griffin who is straight up with his patient,respectful and has successfully operated my colon n saved me from being miserable or an angry person.I recommend my doc to any colon cancer patirnts.God bless my doctor .
— Jan 18, 2025
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University
    1997
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Griffin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Griffin's profile.

Dr. John Griffin, MD is affiliated with Swedish First Hill Campus and Swedish Issaquah Campus.

Yes, Dr. John Griffin, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Swedish First Hill Campus

    747 Broadway, Seattle, WA

  • Swedish Issaquah Campus

    751 NE Blakely Dr, Issaquah, WA