Colorectal Surgical Team

Sarah Atkinson, MD

Dr. Atkinson is a colorectal surgeon at the University of Washington and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance specializing in colorectal surgery. She is adept at providing care for patients with colorectal diseases, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease. She has participated in numerous research projects and clinical trials and in 2020 was named to the Top Doctors list for Colon and Rectal Surgery by Seattle Met Magazine

Joy Chen, MD

Dr. Chen is a colorectal surgeon at the University of Washington and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance specializing in colorectal surgery. She is highly experienced in treating patients with many colorectal diseases, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease. In addition to providing care, Dr. Chen is interested in improving access to preventive colorectal cancer screenings and multi-disciplinary care in underserved communities. Her research has focused on the role academic institutions can play in supporting preventive health for colorectal cancers. Dr. Chen has written numerous publications, and in 2021 was named to the Top Doctors list for Colon and Rectal Surgery by Seattle Met Magazine

Mukta Krane, MD

Dr. Krane is a colorectal surgeon at the University of Washington and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance specializing in colorectal surgery. She serves as the Section Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center. Her clinical expertise includes using minimally invasive surgical techniques. Her research interests focus on quality of life and functional outcomes after colorectal cancer treatment and disparities in healthcare delivery. She has a breath of knowledge pertaining to colorectal cancers, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease. She has written numerous publications and participated in several clinical trials and in 2020 was named to the Top Doctors list for Colon and Rectal Surgery by Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine.

Charles Liu, MD, MS

Dr. Liu is a surgeon who specializes in diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. He is passionate about helping patients and their families understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and the care process. Dr. Liu strives to create an environment where patients and families feel comfortable asking questions and can leave the visit equipped with more knowledge.

Raga Siddarthan, MD

Dr. Siddharthan is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon with expertise in both colon and rectal surgery and general surgery. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Department of General Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Siddharthan believes in collaboration between the patient and their treatment team. Personalizing care according to established medical guidelines is his primary goal.