We love to hear from our members. Please reach out with any questions, suggestions or comments.
We're also looking for existing members that may wish to be involved with PNWGS, and for revolving positions that may be available on our Board of Directors.
Shelly Reid
Executive Director
P.O. Box 17622
Seattle, WA 98127
206.310.5148
Meet Our President
The PNWGS is an educational society representing a membership of over 200 gastroenterologists located primarily in Western Washington. We are a 501 (c)(3) Not for Profit organization, incorporated in the State of Washington.
The membership includes adult and pediatric gastroenterologists practicing in both academic and private arenas. In addition, surgeons and pathologists with an interest in gastrointestinal surgery and gastrointestinal pathology may participate. GI RN's and Mid-Level Providers specializing in the field are also able to join.
Board Member
Joo Ha Hwang, M.D., Ph.D.
Stanford University
Our Board of Directors
Vice President
Kunjali Padhya
Swedish Medical Group
Director of the Board
Michael McDonnell, M.D.
VA Puget Sound Health Care Systems
Contact Us
Board Member
Klaus Mergener, MD, PhD, MBA, FASGE, FACG
Digestive Health Specialists, Tacoma
Affiliate Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology
University of Washington
Board Member
John M. Inadomi, M.D.
Cyrus E. Rubin Chair and Head
Division of Gastroenterology
Department of Medicine
University of Washington
School of Medicine
Board Member
Andrew Ross, M.D.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Executive Director
Shelly Reid
PNWGS
Treasurer
Raj Butani, M.D., FACP, FACG
Washington Gastroenterology, Bellevue/Eastside Division
Overlake Medical Center
Harry Teicher, M.D.
Vice President
Swedish Medical Group
Board Member
Andrew D. Feld, M.D., J.D., FACG, AGAF
Group Health Cooperative
Clinical Professor of Medicine,
University of Washington
Division of Gastroenterology