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Dr. John Sun, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.7 (56)
Map Pin Small Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. John Sun, MD

Dr. John Sun, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Tacoma, WA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine and is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Sun, completed a residency at Brigham and Women's Hosp-Harvard Medical School. Patients rated Dr. Sun an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Sun works at Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Tacoma in Tacoma, WA with other offices in Kansas City, KS and Overland Park, KS. They frequently treat conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Colorectal Polyp along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Sun's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Tacoma
    1112 6th Ave Fl 1, Tacoma, WA 98405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 366-5859
  2. 2
    Medical Office Building, 2nd floor
    3901 Rainbow Blvd Fl 2, Kansas City, KS 66160 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 366-5859
  3. 3
    Quivira Specialty Care
    12000 W 110th St Ste 100, Overland Park, KS 66210 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 366-5859

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Colorectal Polyp
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Colorectal Polyp
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Gastric Ulcer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Unexplained Weight Loss
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pernicious Anemia
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Splenomegaly
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • CoreSource
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Choice Health
    • First Health
    • Golden Rule
    • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
    • Group Health Cooperative (GHC)
    • Health Net
    • Humana
    • Kaiser Permanente
    • Meritain Health
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • Premera Blue Cross
    • UniCare
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7
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    Based on 56 ratings
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    1 Star
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1972681500
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Brigham and Women's Hosp-Harvard Medical School
    Residency
    Internship
    • Brigham and Women's Hosp-Harvard Medical School
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • St. Joseph Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. John Sun, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sun is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Sun has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Sun has seen patients for Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Colorectal Polyp, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sun on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    56 patients have reviewed Dr. Sun. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sun.

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