Overview
Providers
Locations
Overview
Overview
Colorectal surgeons are specialists in the treatment of the lower gastrointestinal (GI) system, including the small and large bowel (or colon), the rectum, and the anus. They are trained general surgeons with additional fellowship training in specialized techniques for surgery on these organs. The most common disorders treated are cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and hemorrhoids. Specialized techniques include robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, transanal surgery, and colonoscopy.
ONCOLOGY
Cancer
Including colon cancer, rectal cancer, anal cancer, and rectal resections for cancer
ANUS
Hemorrhoids and other anorectal conditions
Including anal fissure, fistula, and pruritus ani (anal itching)
COLON
Colonoscopy
Screening with biopsy
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Minimally invasive surgeries
Including robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and transanal endoscopic microsurgery
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Inflammatory bowel conditions
Such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis
DIGESTIVE TRACT
Diverticular disease
Pelvis
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Rectum
Rectal prolapse
Rectum
Rectal incontinence
Providers
Providers

Gabriela M. Vargas, MD, MS
Colorectal Surgeon
Colon, Rectum, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

Helen H. Kim, MD
Hernia Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Breast Surgery
Hernia, Colon, Gallbladder, Ab Reconstruction

Justin P. Olsen, MD
Minimally Invasive, Colorectal, & General Surgery
Robotic, Abdominal, Anorectal, Hernia

Kurt E. Harmon, MD
General Surgery, Anorectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Hernia, Breast, Hemorrhoids

Carol J. Cornejo, MD
General Surgery, Breast Surgery
Breast, Abdominal, Hernia, Laparoscopic
Locations
Locations
Proliance Eastside Surgical Specialists
Care Center
1231 116th Ave NE Suite 535
Bellevue, WA 98004-3804
coordinates
Proliance Puyallup Surgeons - General Surgery
Care Center
1519 3rd Street SE Suite 230
Puyallup, WA 98372-3724
coordinates
Proliance Surgical Specialists of Edmonds
Care Center
7315 212th Street SW Suite 201
Edmonds, WA 98026-7610
coordinates
Proliance Surgical Specialists at Overlake
Care Center
1231 116th Ave NE Suite 535
Bellevue, WA 98004-3804