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Dr. Wataru Tamura, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 58
Dr. Wataru Tamura, MD
4.3 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Wataru Tamura, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, WA.
Dr. Wataru Tamura, MD
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Dr. Wataru Tamura, MD

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

Offers telehealth

Dr. Wataru Tamura, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, WA.

About

Dr. Tamura graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1997 and completed a residency at Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus. Dr. Wataru Tamura, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, WA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Tamura currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake, UW Medical Center-Northwest, Providence Saint Mary Medical Center, Providence St. Peter Hospital, Swedish Edmonds Campus, Swedish First Hill Campus, Valley Medical Center and Dayton General Hospital. Dr. Tamura has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Rectal Prolapse among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tamura received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Tamura's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tamura also speaks Spanish. Dr. Tamura is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Rectal Prolapse
Constipation
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Rectal Prolapse
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroptosis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Proctoptosis
Crohn's Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoids
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Anoscopy
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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
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Cholecystitis
Cirrhosis
Coccygeal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gastroenterology Procedures
Impedance Testing
Liver Biopsy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Seattle Gastroenterology Associates
    11027 Meridian Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
    Monday
    Open 24 Hours 08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    Open 24 Hours 08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    Open 24 Hours 08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    Open 24 Hours 08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    Open 24 Hours 08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
    Sunday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
  2. 2 NWCL at Sgi Fremont Clinic
    501 N 34th St Ste 101, Seattle, WA 98103
  3. 3 Northwest Hospital
    1550 N 115th St, Seattle, WA 98133
  4. 4 Puget Sound Gastroenterology at Edmonds
    11800 NE 128th St Ste 100, Kirkland, WA 98034
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tamura
4.3
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Jul 28, 2024
Dr. Tamura is the only gastro doc I have encountered that thoroughly seeks the root cause of issues. As a result of many diagnositc tests, I was able to identify the cause of other health issues (osteoporosis, joint inflamation, neuropathy) that I never would have associated with gut health. He treated me in 2008 in Tucson, AZ and I was very disappointed when he left the area. Highly recommend Dr. Tamura - he's the best!
Tucson Patient — Jul 28, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Wataru Tamura, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tamura's profile.

Dr. Tamura frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation and Rectal Prolapse. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Wataru Tamura, MD is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake, UW Medical Center-Northwest, Providence Saint Mary Medical Center, Providence St. Peter Hospital, Swedish Edmonds Campus, Swedish First Hill Campus, Valley Medical Center and Dayton General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Wataru Tamura, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UW Medical Center-Montlake

    1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA

  • UW Medical Center-Northwest

    1550 N 115th St, Seattle, WA

  • Providence Saint Mary Medical Center

    401 W Poplar St, Walla Walla, WA

  • Providence St. Peter Hospital

    413 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia, WA

  • Swedish Edmonds Campus

    21601 76th Ave W, Edmonds, WA

  • Swedish First Hill Campus

    747 Broadway, Seattle, WA

  • Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St, Renton, WA

  • Dayton General Hospital

    1012 S 3rd St, Dayton, WA