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Steven J. Medwell, MD
Gastroenterology

Education:
• Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, Bachelor Arts, Zoology & Chemistry
• Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana , Medical Doctor ~ 1973

Residency/Fellowship:
• General Surgery Residency, Swedish Hospital Medical Center, Seattle, WA
• Clinical Research Fellow, Surgery, American Cancer Society, Swedish Hospital Medical Center, Seattle, WA
• Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship, Ferguson Clinic, Grand Rapids, MI

Certification/Licensure:
• American Board of Surgery
• American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
• State of Washington Medical License

Associations/Honors:
• King County Medical Society
• Washington State Medical Association
• American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
• Northwest Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
• The Harry E. Bacon Foundation Award, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
~ 1980 & 1983
• Torch of Friendship Award, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America,Washington State Chapter
~ 1997
• Outstanding Teacher Award, University of Washington Medical Center, Dept. of Surgery, Seattle, WA ~ 1996 & 1998
• Outstanding Teacher Award, Swedish Hospital Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Seattle, WA ~ 1999, 2000
• Seattle Magazine, Seattle’s Top Doctors, Colorectal Surgery ~ 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
• Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, Seattle’s Best Doctors, Colorectal Surgery ~ 2006, 2007

Professional Experience:
• Colorectal Surgeon, Minor & James Medical, Seattle, WA 1999 ~ present
• Clinical Assoc. Professor of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
1978 ~ present
• Private Practice, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Seattle, WA 1978 ~ 1999
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Steven J. Medwell, MD

Medical Specialty/Special Interest:
• Colon & Rectal Surgery
• Laparoscopic Colon & Rectal Surgery
• Colonoscopy

Colon & Rectal Surgeons treat surgical and
nonsurgical problems of the colon, rectum and anus, such as:
• Diverticulitis
• Crohn’s Disease
• Incontinence
• Cancers of the colon, rectum, and anus
• Colon and rectal polyps
• Hemorrhoids
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Severe constipation

Hospital Privileges:
Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA

Patient/Physician Philosophy:
For almost 30 years, I have had the pleasure and joy of caring for patients with colorectal problems. I pride myself in the close personal relationships I have developed with my patients. From the youngest patient facing serious, potentially life-changing surgery for colitis, to the elderly cancer patient facing a colostomy, my philosophy is to give technically superior care in a dignified, open and caring manner.

Personal Interests:
I enjoy spending time & traveling with my four children and my wife, particularly to Greece, where I occasionally work & teach. I also enjoy skiing, fly fishing and bird hunting.

Why Minor & James Medical:
Having been in a solo private practice for many years prior to joining Minor & James Medical, I am confident that being part of a team of physicians I regard as the best in Seattle allows my patients to receive optimal health care.

The Gastroenterology Division at Minor & James Medical includes nine physicians and 14 nurses who are specialists in Adult Gastroenterology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology (liver conditions), and Colon & Rectal Surgery.

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