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Dr. John Sun, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
Dr. John Sun, MD
4.7 (63 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. John Sun, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA.
Dr. John Sun, MD
4.7 (63 Ratings)
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Dr. John Sun, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Sun, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA.

About

Dr. Sun graduated from Temple University in 1999 and completed a residency at Brigham and Women's Hosp-Harvard Medical School.Dr. John Sun, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Sun currently practices at Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Tacoma and are affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Sun has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Diarrhea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sun received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 63 times. Dr. Sun's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sun also speaks Chinese. Dr. Sun is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Tacoma
    1112 6th Ave Fl 1, Tacoma, WA 98405
  2. 2 Medical Office Building, 2nd floor
    3901 Rainbow Blvd Fl 2, Kansas City, KS 66160
  3. 3 Quivira Specialty Care
    12000 W 110th St Ste 100, Overland Park, KS 66210

Experience and Background Check

Constipation
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diarrhea
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Constipation
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diarrhea
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Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Vomiting Disorders
Colorectal Polyp
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Unexplained Weight Loss
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Ischemia
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. John Sun, MD is a gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University in 1999. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Brigham and Women's Hosp-Harvard Medical School
    2000
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brigham and Women's Hosp-Harvard Medical School
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. John Sun, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Sun, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Sun has over 25 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA

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