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Dr. Michael Saunders, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 58
Dr. Michael Saunders, MD
4.1 (14 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Saunders, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, WA.
Dr. Michael Saunders, MD
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Dr. Michael Saunders, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 58
Seattle, WA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Saunders, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, WA.

About

Dr. Saunders graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1993 and completed a residency at University of Washington.Dr. Michael Saunders, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, WA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Saunders currently practices at Digestive Health Center at UW Medical Center – Montlake and are affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake. Dr. Saunders has experience treating conditions like Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatitis and Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Saunders received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Saunders' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Saunders is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Bile Duct Obstruction
Pancreatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bile Duct Obstruction
Pancreatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bile Duct Obstruction
Pancreatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Barrett's Esophagus
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Chronic Cholecystitis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Food Allergy
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Niacin Deficiency
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Rectal Ulcer
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Biliary Drainage
Colonoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement

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Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Health Center at UW Medical Center – Montlake
    1959 NE Pacific St Fl 3, Seattle, WA 98195
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4.1
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1 Star (3)

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Aug 21, 2024
He was professional, explained my procedure, was clear on everything I was going to go through. I can't thank him enough for a life changing experience
Len — Aug 21, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Washington
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Washington
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Washington
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Saunders, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Saunders' profile.

Dr. Saunders frequently treats the following conditions: Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatitis and Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Saunders, MD is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake.

Yes, Dr. Michael Saunders, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UW Medical Center-Montlake

    1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA